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Evidence Guide: CUASOU401 - Mix live audio

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CUASOU401 - Mix live audio

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for live audio mixing

  1. Review production documentation and confirm scope of audio mixing requirements with relevant personnel
  2. Ensure that audio equipment is set up and operational in line with production requirements
  3. Anticipate problems that could arise during shows and plan accordingly
Review production documentation and confirm scope of audio mixing requirements with relevant personnel

Completed
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Ensure that audio equipment is set up and operational in line with production requirements

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipate problems that could arise during shows and plan accordingly

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undertake pre-show operations

  1. Match interfaces between audio and destination in accordance with level, impedance, phase and frequency
  2. Line check all inputs and outputs for continuity and patching and route test signals to correct signal paths
  3. Perform time and phase alignment of audio equipment and adjust as required
  4. Check that audio levels and controls meet acoustic and dynamic requirements
  5. Take action to ensure that faults and problems identified during testing are rectified promptly
  6. Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements
  7. Operate front of house and monitor consoles during dress rehearsals or sound checks to establish appropriate mix to produce the required technical level, tonal balances and frequency response
  8. Discuss audio issues with relevant personnel during rehearsals and adjust mix as required
Match interfaces between audio and destination in accordance with level, impedance, phase and frequency

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line check all inputs and outputs for continuity and patching and route test signals to correct signal paths

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform time and phase alignment of audio equipment and adjust as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that audio levels and controls meet acoustic and dynamic requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take action to ensure that faults and problems identified during testing are rectified promptly

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate front of house and monitor consoles during dress rehearsals or sound checks to establish appropriate mix to produce the required technical level, tonal balances and frequency response

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discuss audio issues with relevant personnel during rehearsals and adjust mix as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mix audio sources for live shows

  1. Manage signal control of level, equalisation and dynamic parameters to achieve a balanced sound mix
  2. Apply effects according to production requirements
  3. Produce transitions between sound signals that are technically accurate and produce the required effect
  4. Ensure that the level of the composite signal is within technical limits and desired dynamic range
  5. Observe and manage sound pressure levels according to venue requirements and safe noise levels
  6. Resolve audio operational problems with minimal disruption to performances
Manage signal control of level, equalisation and dynamic parameters to achieve a balanced sound mix

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply effects according to production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Produce transitions between sound signals that are technically accurate and produce the required effect

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the level of the composite signal is within technical limits and desired dynamic range

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe and manage sound pressure levels according to venue requirements and safe noise levels

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolve audio operational problems with minimal disruption to performances

Completed
Date:

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Complete post-show operations

  1. Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely
  2. Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements
  3. Clean work environment after use and restore environment to original condition
  4. Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of audio operations
  5. Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement
Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely

Completed
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Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements

Completed
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Clean work environment after use and restore environment to original condition

Completed
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Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of audio operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for live audio mixing

1.1 Review production documentation and confirm scope of audio mixing requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Ensure that audio equipment is set up and operational in line with production requirements

1.3 Anticipate problems that could arise during shows and plan accordingly

2. Undertake pre-show operations

2.1 Match interfaces between audio and destination in accordance with level, impedance, phase and frequency

2.2 Line check all inputs and outputs for continuity and patching and route test signals to correct signal paths

2.3 Perform time and phase alignment of audio equipment and adjust as required

2.4 Check that audio levels and controls meet acoustic and dynamic requirements

2.5 Take action to ensure that faults and problems identified during testing are rectified promptly

2.6 Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements

2.7 Operate front of house and monitor consoles during dress rehearsals or sound checks to establish appropriate mix to produce the required technical level, tonal balances and frequency response

2.8 Discuss audio issues with relevant personnel during rehearsals and adjust mix as required

3. Mix audio sources for live shows

3.1 Manage signal control of level, equalisation and dynamic parameters to achieve a balanced sound mix

3.2 Apply effects according to production requirements

3.3 Produce transitions between sound signals that are technically accurate and produce the required effect

3.4 Ensure that the level of the composite signal is within technical limits and desired dynamic range

3.5 Observe and manage sound pressure levels according to venue requirements and safe noise levels

3.6 Resolve audio operational problems with minimal disruption to performances

4. Complete post-show operations

4.1 Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely

4.2 Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements

4.3 Clean work environment after use and restore environment to original condition

4.4 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of audio operations

4.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for live audio mixing

1.1 Review production documentation and confirm scope of audio mixing requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Ensure that audio equipment is set up and operational in line with production requirements

1.3 Anticipate problems that could arise during shows and plan accordingly

2. Undertake pre-show operations

2.1 Match interfaces between audio and destination in accordance with level, impedance, phase and frequency

2.2 Line check all inputs and outputs for continuity and patching and route test signals to correct signal paths

2.3 Perform time and phase alignment of audio equipment and adjust as required

2.4 Check that audio levels and controls meet acoustic and dynamic requirements

2.5 Take action to ensure that faults and problems identified during testing are rectified promptly

2.6 Complete audio check and document changes according to organisational requirements

2.7 Operate front of house and monitor consoles during dress rehearsals or sound checks to establish appropriate mix to produce the required technical level, tonal balances and frequency response

2.8 Discuss audio issues with relevant personnel during rehearsals and adjust mix as required

3. Mix audio sources for live shows

3.1 Manage signal control of level, equalisation and dynamic parameters to achieve a balanced sound mix

3.2 Apply effects according to production requirements

3.3 Produce transitions between sound signals that are technically accurate and produce the required effect

3.4 Ensure that the level of the composite signal is within technical limits and desired dynamic range

3.5 Observe and manage sound pressure levels according to venue requirements and safe noise levels

3.6 Resolve audio operational problems with minimal disruption to performances

4. Complete post-show operations

4.1 Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely

4.2 Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements

4.3 Clean work environment after use and restore environment to original condition

4.4 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of audio operations

4.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

mix live audio for at least two performances or productions in line with production requirements

mix live audio using both analogue and digital mixing desks

work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the features and mixing capabilities of a range of analogue and digital front of house consoles

explain how the matrix and main outputs of consoles are used

explain how signal processing options can be used for troubleshooting and for creative effects

describe techniques for adding and patching sub-mixers into sound systems

describe how the following apply when mixing live audio:

automation and cue delivery

contemporary audio effectors and digital system processing (DSP) effects

SMPTE time code and musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) to fire cues and automation

voltage control amplifier (VCA) masters.