Elements and Performance Criteria
- Participate in technical or creative run-throughs
- Determine audio requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
- Ensure that equipment is positioned and ready for operation according to production requirements
- Plot and run through cues on direction from relevant personnel and according to equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements
- Implement appropriate changes to audio operations and document them according to organisational procedures
- Communicate appropriate technical information to performers and presenters
- Prepare for audio operations
- Operate professional audio equipment
- Execute all audio cues according to running sheets or directions from colleagues
- Promptly identify changes required during performances and modify cues as required to cater for unexpected events and minimise negative impact on performances
- Operate console to produce the required technical level and tonal balances
- Adjust equalisation for required tonal balance
- Balance signal levels
- Maintain overall audio level in line with the requirements of the environment
- Play back audio effects at the required level through the appropriate speakers
- Monitor equipment for correct operation throughout performances and resolve problems as required
- Complete post-performance procedures
- Safely power down equipment at the appropriate time according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Identify and complete necessary equipment adjustments, including maintenance and re-setting as required in preparation for next performance
- Update documentation as required and process according to organisational procedures
- Evaluate effectiveness of audio operations with relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement