Elements and Performance Criteria
- Participate in technical or creative run-through
- Liaise with relevant personnel and accurately interpret documentation to determine audio requirements
- Position and prepare equipment in accordance with requirements
- Plot and run through cues on direction from relevant colleagues and in accordance with equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements
- Implement appropriate changes to audio operation and document in accordance with organisational procedures
- Communicate appropriate technical information to performers/presenters
- Prepare for audio operation
- Operate audio equipment
- Execute all audio cues in accordance with the running sheet, directions from colleagues and performance requirements
- Promptly identify the need for change during the performance and modify cues as required to cater for unexpected events and to minimise negative impact on the performance
- Operate console to produce the required technical level and tonal balances
- Adjust equalisation for required tonal balance
- Balance signal levels appropriately
- Maintain overall audio level within the requirements of the venue
- Play back audio effects at the required level through the appropriate speakers
- Monitor equipment for correct operation throughout the performance and identify and action any problems appropriately
- Complete post-performance procedures
- Safely power down equipment at the appropriate time in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Identify and complete necessary equipment adjustments, including maintenance and re-setting where appropriate in preparation for the next performance
- Make accurate changes to documentation and process in accordance with organisational procedures