MUS 272 - Live Sound Reinforcement

Description
This hands-on course expands on recording technology training into the realm of live sound reinforcement. It will prepare a student for setting up and running live sound equipment for multiple venues and scenarios.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS

Major Course Revisions: Title, Prerequisite
Last Revision Date Effective: 20240307T15:06:58
Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of Live Sound systems considerations, setups, signal flow, and applications.
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic operations of the Live Sound Mixing Console as it pertains to Front of House mixing and Monitor Mixing.
Demonstrate Basic Signal flow, network audio and digital signal routing and processing.
Demonstrate knowledge of stage terminology and setup pertaining to live sound setup.
Setup and run wireless microphone and wireless In-ear microphones and demonstrate a basic knowledge of frequency coordination.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of speaker systems and amplifiers.
Demonstrate mixing techniques that align with current industry standards.
Demonstrate Basic system troubleshooting techniques.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
1. Introduction

A. History of live sound

B. Overview of essential equipment

C. Principles of typical live sound signal flow

D. Sound system considerations

2. Set up and Configuration

A. Mixer fundamentals analog

B. Mixer fundamentals digital

C. FOH, MON and auxiliary mixes

D. Stage boxes

E. Network audio

F. Pinning a stage

3. Wireless Systems

A. Microphones

B. Wireless IEM’s

C. Transmitters/Recievers/Antennas

D. Sure Wireless Workbench Frequency Management

E. Hearing loops

4. Speaker Systems

A. Mains or Tops

B. Subs

C. Stage monitors

D. Line arrays

5. Amplifiers

A. Types and power distribution

B. Bi-amp/ Tri-amping

C. Rigging fundamentals

6. Mixing

A. FOH techniques

B. Monitor mixing

C. Recording/Live stream mixing

7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

A. Best practices

B. Care and Maintenance of gear

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20-35%

Demonstration: 20-35%

Student presentations and projects: 30-45%

Mandatory Course Components:
Lecture assignments, Lab assignments, student presentations, unit quizzes, final project, final written exam.

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following courses: MUS 114, MUS 122 and MUS 173 , MUS 174
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Instructors teaching Live Sound Reinforcement must be established professional live sound reinforcement technicians, working in the field of recording and live sound. These instructors should have attained a Master's Degree in music, however, candidates with significant professional experience in professional recording and live sound reinforcement will be considered.

General Room Request: Recital hall & room 206

Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Digital Audio Specialist Certificate, Pre-Music and Entertainment Business, A.A. (3 + 1, Ferris State University), Recording Technology, A.M.
Course Fees: $10.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 102702
Course CIP Code: 50.09

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA