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Evidence Guide: CUASOU502 - Manage the operation of stage monitor systems

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CUASOU502 - Manage the operation of stage monitor systems

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

Plan stage monitor systems

  1. Analyse performance and venue information to inform planning of stage monitor systems
  2. In consultation with relevant personnel, confirm requirements and timeframes for stage monitor system set-up and testing
  3. Prepare stage layout diagrams with proposed placement of stage monitor equipment
  4. Select appropriate stage monitor loudspeakers or in-ear monitors and associated cabling for each required send
  5. Ensure adequate monitoring and communication systems are in place for all relevant personnel
  6. Ensure availability of in-ear or wireless equipment and accessories
Analyse performance and venue information to inform planning of stage monitor systems

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In consultation with relevant personnel, confirm requirements and timeframes for stage monitor system set-up and testing

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare stage layout diagrams with proposed placement of stage monitor equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate stage monitor loudspeakers or in-ear monitors and associated cabling for each required send

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure adequate monitoring and communication systems are in place for all relevant personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure availability of in-ear or wireless equipment and accessories

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manage the set-up of equipment

  1. Set up and check stage monitor console, processing and amplification racks, and engineer’s monitor
  2. Check that there is an adequate supply of resources in the event of equipment breakdown
  3. Label stage monitor consoles and processing equipment so that functions are clearly identified
  4. Position stage monitor equipment according to health and safety requirements
  5. Crosscheck final set-up against production requirements
Set up and check stage monitor console, processing and amplification racks, and engineer’s monitor

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that there is an adequate supply of resources in the event of equipment breakdown

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Label stage monitor consoles and processing equipment so that functions are clearly identified

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position stage monitor equipment according to health and safety requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crosscheck final set-up against production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust systems for performances

  1. Test all components of stage monitor systems, including a complete line check of all inputs
  2. Individually equalise each stage monitor send to avoid run-away feedback and set top gain indication for microphones
  3. Crosscheck all adjacent stage monitor sends to allow for acoustic interference
  4. Run complete system up to safe working limit to check performance and mains power availability, taking into account front of house speaker system requirements
Test all components of stage monitor systems, including a complete line check of all inputs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually equalise each stage monitor send to avoid run-away feedback and set top gain indication for microphones

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crosscheck all adjacent stage monitor sends to allow for acoustic interference

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Run complete system up to safe working limit to check performance and mains power availability, taking into account front of house speaker system requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manage operations during performances

  1. Reconfirm production requirements with performers and check that set-up meets individual requirements in relation to quality, balance and sound levels
  2. Operate faders to produce a level appropriate to the required sound, and check each send in regular rotation
  3. Make appropriate adjustments to equalisers to produce appropriate tonal quality
  4. Add effects and other signal processing as required
  5. Monitor sources and outputs both aurally and visually to ensure that production requirements are met
  6. Maintain a positive working relationship with performers and others throughout productions
  7. Troubleshoot and rectify stage monitor system problems during performances
  8. Ensure that all work is undertaken in line with work health and safety requirements
Reconfirm production requirements with performers and check that set-up meets individual requirements in relation to quality, balance and sound levels

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate faders to produce a level appropriate to the required sound, and check each send in regular rotation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make appropriate adjustments to equalisers to produce appropriate tonal quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add effects and other signal processing as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor sources and outputs both aurally and visually to ensure that production requirements are met

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain a positive working relationship with performers and others throughout productions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and rectify stage monitor system problems during performances

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that all work is undertaken in line with work health and safety requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manage post-show operations

  1. Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures and production requirements
  2. Handle, clean, maintain and store equipment according to organisational procedures
  3. Clean and restore the work environment to its original condition
  4. Involve crew members and performers in evaluations of stage monitor systems and modify procedures as required
  5. Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of stage monitor systems
Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures and production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle, clean, maintain and store equipment according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and restore the work environment to its original condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Involve crew members and performers in evaluations of stage monitor systems and modify procedures as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of stage monitor systems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. Plan stage monitor systems

1.1 Analyse performance and venue information to inform planning of stage monitor systems

1.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, confirm requirements and timeframes for stage monitor system set-up and testing

1.3 Prepare stage layout diagrams with proposed placement of stage monitor equipment

1.4 Select appropriate stage monitor loudspeakers or in-ear monitors and associated cabling for each required send

1.5 Ensure adequate monitoring and communication systems are in place for all relevant personnel

1.6 Ensure availability of in-ear or wireless equipment and accessories

2. Manage the set-up of equipment

2.1 Set up and check stage monitor console, processing and amplification racks, and engineer’s monitor

2.2 Check that there is an adequate supply of resources in the event of equipment breakdown

2.3 Label stage monitor consoles and processing equipment so that functions are clearly identified

2.4 Position stage monitor equipment according to health and safety requirements

2.5 Crosscheck final set-up against production requirements

3. Adjust systems for performances

3.1 Test all components of stage monitor systems, including a complete line check of all inputs

3.2 Individually equalise each stage monitor send to avoid run-away feedback and set top gain indication for microphones

3.3 Crosscheck all adjacent stage monitor sends to allow for acoustic interference

3.4 Run complete system up to safe working limit to check performance and mains power availability, taking into account front of house speaker system requirements

4. Manage operations during performances

4.1 Reconfirm production requirements with performers and check that set-up meets individual requirements in relation to quality, balance and sound levels

4.2 Operate faders to produce a level appropriate to the required sound, and check each send in regular rotation

4.3 Make appropriate adjustments to equalisers to produce appropriate tonal quality

4.4 Add effects and other signal processing as required

4.5 Monitor sources and outputs both aurally and visually to ensure that production requirements are met

4.6 Maintain a positive working relationship with performers and others throughout productions

4.7 Troubleshoot and rectify stage monitor system problems during performances

4.8 Ensure that all work is undertaken in line with work health and safety requirements

5. Manage post-show operations

5.1 Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures and production requirements

5.2 Handle, clean, maintain and store equipment according to organisational procedures

5.3 Clean and restore the work environment to its original condition

5.4 Involve crew members and performers in evaluations of stage monitor systems and modify procedures as required

5.5 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of stage monitor systems

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. Plan stage monitor systems

1.1 Analyse performance and venue information to inform planning of stage monitor systems

1.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, confirm requirements and timeframes for stage monitor system set-up and testing

1.3 Prepare stage layout diagrams with proposed placement of stage monitor equipment

1.4 Select appropriate stage monitor loudspeakers or in-ear monitors and associated cabling for each required send

1.5 Ensure adequate monitoring and communication systems are in place for all relevant personnel

1.6 Ensure availability of in-ear or wireless equipment and accessories

2. Manage the set-up of equipment

2.1 Set up and check stage monitor console, processing and amplification racks, and engineer’s monitor

2.2 Check that there is an adequate supply of resources in the event of equipment breakdown

2.3 Label stage monitor consoles and processing equipment so that functions are clearly identified

2.4 Position stage monitor equipment according to health and safety requirements

2.5 Crosscheck final set-up against production requirements

3. Adjust systems for performances

3.1 Test all components of stage monitor systems, including a complete line check of all inputs

3.2 Individually equalise each stage monitor send to avoid run-away feedback and set top gain indication for microphones

3.3 Crosscheck all adjacent stage monitor sends to allow for acoustic interference

3.4 Run complete system up to safe working limit to check performance and mains power availability, taking into account front of house speaker system requirements

4. Manage operations during performances

4.1 Reconfirm production requirements with performers and check that set-up meets individual requirements in relation to quality, balance and sound levels

4.2 Operate faders to produce a level appropriate to the required sound, and check each send in regular rotation

4.3 Make appropriate adjustments to equalisers to produce appropriate tonal quality

4.4 Add effects and other signal processing as required

4.5 Monitor sources and outputs both aurally and visually to ensure that production requirements are met

4.6 Maintain a positive working relationship with performers and others throughout productions

4.7 Troubleshoot and rectify stage monitor system problems during performances

4.8 Ensure that all work is undertaken in line with work health and safety requirements

5. Manage post-show operations

5.1 Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures and production requirements

5.2 Handle, clean, maintain and store equipment according to organisational procedures

5.3 Clean and restore the work environment to its original condition

5.4 Involve crew members and performers in evaluations of stage monitor systems and modify procedures as required

5.5 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of stage monitor systems

Evidence of the ability to:

plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for at least two productions, meeting production and performer requirements

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:

describe the types of information required to plan stage monitor systems

describe the features of a range of stage monitor systems and how they are used in different contexts

provide examples of safety issues associated with the set-up and installation of stage monitor systems

in the context of stage monitor systems, describe issues that need to be addressed in different performance situations in relation to foldback mixing, and equalising foldback speakers

suggest ways of addressing issues and challenges that typically arise when operating stage monitor systems in a live production environment.