WRLD 2501 - Live Sound Technology and Production I (3)

This course explores the acoustical, musical, and technical aspects of live performance, in order to learn how to present the best possible sound to the audience. Students will study, evaluate, and compare several different live recordings in order to establish a point of reference for their own mix choices. The course emphasizes instrument sounds, microphones, amplifiers, audio consoles, routing, equalization, dynamics processing, and maintenance. Cross-listed with COMU 2501. Prereq: COMU 2500. Offered: Fall, on rotation.