Sound Equipment Training

Courses and Seminars in Live Sound-Engineering and PA Equipment

We can provide access to a variety of one-day and weekend sound-engineering courses covering some of the main technical aspects of live sound-engineering and production.

Course Contents

Sound-Engineering

• What makes a good or bad mix
• Gain structure and level balance
• EQ and dynamic control
• Monitor mixing
• Auxiliaries, groups and VCAs

Using PA Equipment

• Microphones and D.I. Boxes
• Mixers
• Effects
• Processors, including
  • Compressors, Expanders and Noise Gates
  • Graphic and Parametric Equalisers
• Amplifiers
• Loudspeakers

Connections and Common Protocols

• PA system wiring
• Common connectors and their uses
• Balanced and unbalanced cable - the pros and cons

While most of the theory is covered in our PA Basics section (some of which is used in formal academic courses in UK colleges), courses add the opportunity to see and use professional PA equipment, together with small-group tuition. Live sound-engineering courses are suitable for beginners or intermediate users, and will inform your future decisions about what equipment you use, as well as how you use it.

Courses are run by Howard Williams at Base Sound. If you are interested in attending a Sound-Engineering Course and would like further details, please contact Base Sound directly.

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