Intensive CourseSound Technician – Oporto

1. Description:

Given the lack of professionals in the field of live sound, the Intensive Course – Sound Technician is presented.
The main aim of this course is to train professionals capable of assembling, calibrating and operating sound reinforcement systems as well as their maintenance, making them a fundamental element for sound companies.
This course involves the acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge of sound, the development of theoretical and practical skills through the use of a wide range of audio equipment and sound reinforcement systems, training trainees for the job market.

2. Objectives:

• Acquire sound technician knowledge.
– Deepen your knowledge of audio equipment.
– Train students to assemble, calibrate and operate sound reinforcement systems.
– Train students to capture musical instruments and mix live sound.
– Develop technical problem-solving skills in the workplace.

3. Student Profile:

This course is for live sound enthusiasts and/or audio professionals.

4. Duration, Time, Price and Payment Terms:

– Duration: 8 to 10 weeks

• Schedule:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays – 21h to 00h (After Work) + 2 Sundays of 8h Practical Classes (Live Sound and System Calibration)

– Venue: Soundbooking – Moveme Business Park, Rua Alminhas Manariz, 95 – armazém F03, 4510-480 Fânzeres

– Course price (VAT exempt):

  • Registration: 200€
  • Prompt payment: €800
  • 2 Installments: 850€ (425€ + 425€) *
  • 3 installments: 900€ (300€ + 300€ + 300€) *

* Phased payment not available for non-EU citizens.

Official Support:
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Course Presentation and Trainers
    • Audio Professional Roles
    • Types of Events and Stages
    • Analysis of Riders and Stage Plots of Music Projects
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Acoustics Basic Concepts
    • Properties of Sound
    • Acoustic Treatment and Isolation
    • Human Ear
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Basics of Electricity
    • Types of Connections
    • Cables and Plugs
    • Welding Cables in Audio Connectors
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Signal Flow
    • Gain Structure
    • Equalization
    • Dynamic Processing
    • Sound Effects
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Types of Microphones
    • Types of Stands
    • D.I. Box and others
    • Microphone Positioning and Placement
    • Stereo Recording Methods
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Analog vs Digital
    • Stage Box e Multicore
    • Digital Mixer Setup
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Spectral Analyzers
    • Phase Response
    • Decibel Meters
    • Timecode Basics
    • Sound Design in Software
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • RF Transmission
    • In-Ear Monitor
    • Wireless Microphone
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Standard DJ Booth Connections
    • Introduction to the most used DJ Equipment: CDJ 2000 Nexus 2, DJM 900 Nexus 2, Xone92, RMX1000
    • “Link” of CDJs with Router
    • External Effects Processors on DJ Mixers (Send/Return)
    • Turntable Calibration
    • “Anti-hum” Measures in Turntables
    • DJ Monitors
    • Synthesizers, Electronic and Virtual Instruments
    • MIDI Connections
  • Duration: 13 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Line Array vs Point Source
    • Standard and Cardioid Subwoofer Configurations
    • Delay Towers
    • Installation and Calibration of Sound Reinforcement Systems
  • Duration: 15 hours
  • Syllabus:
    • Digital Mixer Multitrack Training Sessions
    • Digital Mixer Training Session with Live Band
    • Ear Training Exercises

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    Trainers:
    Hélder Bernardo
    Hélder Bernardo
    Soundbooking
    André Afonso
    André Afonso
    Soundbooking
    Nuno Maciel
    Nuno Maciel
    Sound Factory
    Daniel Carvalho
    Daniel Carvalho
    Sound Factory
    Rui Lisboa
    Rui Lisboa
    CLS
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