Level 2 Diploma in Live Sound Engineering
The continual growth and development of the music industry on a global scale requires an accompanying increase in the supply of competent knowledge workers to operate creative sound and music related operations in a wide range of settings. This has led to an increasing demand for trained personnel with certification for the sound and music industry
We are working with the London Media Academy in Sri Lanka to help deliver the practical elements and undertake the assessments
Overall Programme Outcomes
On completion of the programme learners will be able to:
- Develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for effective and successful performance in the live sound industry.
- Engage in learning that is relevant to them and that will give them opportunities to:
- Develop the required body of knowledge and skills needed for the sound and music industry where they can gain employment
- Progress on to a higher level qualification or vocationally related programme
Assessments
Assessments for the Diploma is based wholly on course work, assignments and work based reports
Entry Requirements
An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he/she will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award
Programme Structure
The Level 2 Diploma in Live Sound Engineering accrues 40 credits in total, i.e. 5 credits per Unit as follows:
- Unit 1:Â Â Introduction to Sound
- Unit 2:Â Â Â Signal Flow
- Unit 3:Â Â Â Dynamics and EQ
- Unit 4:Â Â Â Microphones, DI boxes, and Audio Connectors
- Unit 5:Â Â Â Power Distribution
- Unit 6:Â Â Â Stage Setup
- Unit 7:Â Â Â PA Systems
- Unit 8:Â Â Â System Design & Alignment
Unit 1Â Â Â Introduction to Sound
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Amplitude, Wave Length, Frequency, Speed of Sound
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dynamic Range of Audio
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How does human Ear responses to sound
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What is decibel
Unit 2Â Â Â Signal Flow
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Types of Audio Signals
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Input channel strip
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Output Busses
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Input /output Routing
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How to operate a digital mixer
Unit 3Â Â Â Dynamics and EQ
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Parameters and controls of compressor unit.
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Parameters and controls of Gate unit
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Types of Equalization Systems
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Features of Equalization Systems
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Common frequency ranges associated with live instruments and vocals.
Unit 4Â Â Â Microphones, DI boxes, and Audio Connectors
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Types of Microphones
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Microphone Technics
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Common live sound microphone model and specification
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DI Boxes and audio splitters
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Types of connectors
(f)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Signal snake cables
(g)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â soldering
Unit 5Â Â Â Power Distribution
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AC power and DC power
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Power sharing
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Industrial power cables and sockets
Unit 6Â Â Â Stage Setup
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How to setup a stage for a live show
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Setting up a band backline according to a Technical Rider.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Input / Output Patching
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monitor Placements
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monitor Feedback ring out and Turning
(f)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FOH / MOH mixing
Unit 7Â Â Â PA Systems
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Speakers and Amplifiers
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Point Source
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Line Array Theory
Unit 8Â Â Â System Design & Alignment
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
(a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Phase Shift
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Crossover Filters
(c)          SMAART –System Analyzer
(d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â System Design
(e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â System Alignment
Mode of Delivery
Blended Delivery Mode
| SELF INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING MATERIAL | FACE TO FACE TUTORIALS | ONLINE DISCUSSIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Students are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be downloaded from the designated Learning Portal | Face-to-Face classes conducted at a learning centre at 2 hrs per module | Learners are encouraged to participate in online discussions with other learners and their tutors for at least 10 hours per module |
Face to face Taught Mode
| FACE TO FACE TAUGHT MODE | ONLINE DISCUSSIONS |
|---|---|
| Face-to-Face lasses conducted with not less than 8 hours of classes per module at a learning centre | Learners are encouraged to participate in online discussions with other learners and their tutors for at least 10 hours per module |
LOCATION
This Diploma is only offered on a face to face or blended basis. Please Contact Us to find an Approved Learning Centre near you
Please note we are constantly adding LEB Approved Centres
For the Fully Online Mode please enrol now to sign up for the next available intake
NOTIONAL HOURS
Notional hours are defined in terms of the amount of time it should take a learner to achieve the learning outcomes. Each credit requires on average 10 notional hours of a learner’s time
Guide to Learning Hours / Student Learning Time
The Level 2 Diploma accrues 40 credits spread over 8 modules or 400 notional hours in total. It should take about 4 – 6 months to complete