The Sound Essentials & Advanced Sound course is a two day course which forms part of the Silver Award for Sound Technicians. This can be taken as a stand alone two day course or as part of the five day Silver Stage Award.

What does the course cover?

This is a two part course. Sound Essentials covers the important theoretical knowledge that a competent sound technician needs to understand. Topics include: understanding the fundamentals of sound; making the right connections; gain structure; signal to noise ratio; loudspeaker impedance; microphone types and a brief introduction to digital theory.

Advanced Sound covers the more advanced theoretical and practical skills that a sound technician requires. Topics include: sound wave theory; digital theory; MIDI; harmonic series; acoustics; reverberation time and Haas effect. Different styles of sound system plans will be examined and there will be a practical exercise using a computerised playback system. The course will also look at the knowledge required to design sound systems for musical theatre. Aspects discussed will be: different approaches to using microphones and loudspeakers; the use of radio microphones and in-ear monitoring; the effect that the venue acoustics will have on the sound and the part that the audience plays in the process.

How do I apply?

To apply for the course, simply fill in the form below and return via email to admin@abtt.org.uk.

Please be aware that your course place will not be secured until full payment or purchase order has been received.

Availability:

This course forms part of the ABTT Silver Award for Theatre Sound Technician training. This two-day course may be taken as a part of the larger course or can be sat individually either within a scheduled course, or as in-venue training. If you are an Affiliated Organisations or ISG Members and want to enquire about hosting this course please contact us on: training@abtt.org.uk