Required skills

current trends in microphone development and the availability of products

terminology associated with input source management

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of different types of microphone and their applications including different audio pickup patterns microphone behaviour in different environments acoustic consequences of signal phase problems the use of phantom power

microphone requirements for different types of environment including live sound studio recording and live broadcast

techniques for preparation of a microphone plot including key elements and relevant issues for consideration

techniques for preparation of an input signal failure plan including key elements and issues for consideration

techniques for management of diverse input signal types including limitations

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

indepth knowledge of microphone technology and product options sufficient to complete a complex setup

ability to select setup and test a microphone plot

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the selection and setup of a complex microphone plot for more than one productionevent

involvement of and interaction with a productionperformance team

use of industrycurrent equipment

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

evaluation of the audio aspects of an event where the candidate has been responsible for microphone selection and setup

evaluation of a microphone plot prepared for a specific purpose by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of microphone technology

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

a range of industrycurrent microphones of different types

other audio equipment such as mixing console

venuelocation for staging of productionevent

Acoustic sources may include:

Microphone options may include:

Microphones for specific purposes may include:

Equalisation options and effects equipment to achieve maximum gain before feedback may include: