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| After listening to feedback from our customers over the past few years we have identified the need for some good, practical, hands-on training courses in the fields of sound and lighting. Below you will find a list of our current training courses covering Sound Engineering and Lighting Design for theatre, live music and other live events. |
| The training courses are designed to impart knowledge quickly using a combination of theory and hands-on practical exercises. Class sizes are kept small to ensure the maximum benefit for each student. |
| These courses do not carry any recognised qualifications and are designed purely to expand the knowledge of any individual for their own benefit. |
| Should you have any questions about a particular course the please call our office or drop an email to training@livesystems.co.uk.
| | Price shown are exclusive of VAT which will be added at the rate ruling on date of invoice.
| | We reserve the right to change course details and prices without notice. E&OE
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| How to Book
| | To reserve a place on a course, please call our office on 0131 555 5200 or drop us an email to training@livesystems.co.uk to check current availability for a particular course.
| | To help ensure that you get a place on your chosen course we recommend that you reserve a place no later than 4 weeks before the scheduled course date.
| | We require a 25% deposit to reserve a place which can be paid by cheque, credit/debit card or BACS transfer. The balance of the course fee is payable when the course is confirmed, normally 3 weeks before the scheduled date. We would strongly advise that no firm travel or accomodations arrangements are made until such confirmation is received.
| | Please note that we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule courses as required.
| | Finally, please take a moment to read through our Terms & Conditions before making a booking.
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| Bespoke and On-Site Courses
| | For companies or organisations that have a number of staff to be trained and where sending them all to one of our scheduled courses may be too expensive, we can offer an on-site course at their premises or a venue of their choice.
| | We can also create bespoke courses to suit individual requirements.
| | Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any of these options.
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| Course 101 : Introduction to Live Sound |
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| This course aims to introduce the beginner to the principles and equipment behind sound reinforcement in a live situation. We will be looking at all the common equipment used in a sound system using both theory and practical work. Participants will be taken from the absolute basics up to a level where they can specify, construct and operate a sound system for a number of different types of event.
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Course Outline |
| • Basic Acoustic and Electrical Theory
| | • Components of a Sound System
| | • Setting Up Equipment
| | • Selecting and Using Microphones
| | • Introduction to Wireless Microphones
| | • Operating a Mixing Desk
| | • Set-ups for Different Events
| | • Common Problems including 'feedback'
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Beginner | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| None | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| £150.00 plus vat | |
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| Course 102 : Sound for Live Music
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| Building on our introductory course, this course looks specifically at sound engineering for live, modern music - although the principles apply to many other live music formats. It will cover all aspects including system design, microphone selection, dynamics processing, monitoring and mixing. The second day of the course will include practical work with a real live band. Ideal for those students wishing to increase their knowledge of live sound or to brush up on some skills in a classroom environment.
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Course Outline |
| • Recap of Acoustic Theory
| | • Loudspeakers and Amplifiers
| | • Loudspeaker System Design
| | • Room Acoustics, EQ and Time Alignment
| | • Microphone Selection and Use
| | • Large Format Mixing Consoles
| | • Outboard Processing - Compressors, Gates, Effects
| | • Digital Mixing Consoles
| | • Monitor Systems
| | • Setting up a Live Show
| | • Technical Riders
| | • The Sound Check
| | • Building a 'Mix'
| | • Working with a Real Band
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Intermediate | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Basic knowledge of sound equipment and principles. | |
Course Duration:| 2 Days | |
Cost:| £350.00 plus vat | |
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| Course 103 : Sound for Theatre
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| A course aimed at those who are working in theatre at all levels. This course addresses the specific issues faced when engineering in a theatre environment and explores the techniques and equipment that can assist in creating a final product that stands up to the scrutiny of producers and audiences alike.
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Course Outline |
| • Recap of Acoustic Theory
| | • Theatre Terminology
| | • Differences in Theatre Sound Design
| | • Perception of Sound
| | • Loudspeaker Choice and Placement
| | • Acoustic Considerations
| | • Acoustic Measurement and Control
| | • Radio Microphone Systems
| | • Sound Effects
| | • Orchestras and Bands
| | • Mixing a show
| | • Common Problems
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Intermediate | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Good working knowledge of sound equipment and principles. | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| 150.00 plus vat | |
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Stage Lighting Training Courses
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| Course 201 : Introduction to Stage Lighting
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| Like the introduction to live sound, this course aims to introduce the beginner to the principles and equipment used to light a live performance. Starting with the theory and reinforcing this with practical exercises and demonstrations, the students will learn the tools and techniques necessary to light various types of live show.
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Course Outline |
| • Basic Lighting Principles
| | • Basic Electrical Principles
| | • Lighting Fixtures
| | • Dimming and Control
| | • Rigging
| | • Health and Safety Issues
| | • Planning a show
| | • Designing a Lighting Rig
| | • Writing a Lighting Plot
| | • Rigging and Focusing
| | • Programming and Cues
| | • Running a Show
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Beginner | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| None | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| 150.00 plus vat | |
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| Course 202 : More Creative Stage Lighting
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| For those students with basic experience of lighting, this intermediate course focuses more on lighting design and looks at various tools and techniques which can help take the student a step further and light shows with more impact and creative flair. Ideal for aspiring lighting designers!
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Course Outline |
| • Introduction
| | • Recap of the tools of lighting
| | • Directivity
| | • Colour
| | • Movement
| | • Special Effects
| | • Practicals
| | • Working with the Production Team
| | • Working 'Out-of-the-box'
| | • Lighting for Theatre
| | • Lighting for Events
| | • Lighting for Live Music
| | • Advanced programming techniques
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Intermediate | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Basic experience of working with stage lighting | |
Course Duration:| 1 Days | |
Cost:| 150.00 plus vat | |
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| Course 203 : Intelligent & Automated Lighting
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| Intelligent lighting - including Moving Heads and Scanners - are common place these days in both entertainment and corporate lighting. This course introduces the student to the range of intelligentlighting fixtures available and their associated control systems. The course will look at a variety of different fixtures, their rigging, control, programming and common problems. Students will get hands-on experience with the fixtures and control desks in common use.
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Course Outline |
| • Introduction to automation in lighting
| | • Types of Equipment Available
| | • Scanners and Moving Heads
| | • LED Fixtures
| | • Control Systems
| | • DMX Explained
| | • Other Control Protocols
| | • Rigging Considerations
| | • Programming
| | • Tips and Techniques
| | • Troubleshooting
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Advanced | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Good knowledge of stage lighting and industry terminolgy. Experience of working with basic lighting and control systems. | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| 200.00 plus vat | |
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