Sound Systems and MixingLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the basic principles of music and speech mixing and can apply them in practice. The student can design and set up a sound system according to the requirements of the content of the event. They can mix a speech or music event independently. They can integrate a digital audio workstation into a sound system and use industry-standard equipment and applications for multichannel audio recording and playback. The student expands their knowledge of sound and sound systems.

Content

• Live sound processing steps
• Audio mixers and software
• Audio networks and sound distribution
• Sound design and mixing of a music event
• Digital audio workstation software and multitrack recordings

Qualifications

KM00GI21 Sound Engineering or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can design and set up a sound system for a music event as part of a team. The student is able to mix an event relying on guidance only rarely. They are familiar with the most common sound processing tools and can use them as part of the mixing process. The student is familiar with some digital audio transfer protocols. They are able to use digital audio workstation applications for sound playback and recording.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently design and set up a sound system for a music event and mix an event independently. They understand the functioning of various sound processing tools and can use them as part of the mixing process. The student understands the differences between various digital audio transfer protocols and can justify their choice of equipment according to its intended use. They can use a suitable digital audio workstation application to playback and record audio.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can independently design and set up a sound system for a music event. The student is able to mix an event independently, using modern equipment and methods. They understand the functioning of various sound processing tools and can use them in a variety of ways as part of the mixing process, taking into account the requirements of the event and the music. The student understands the differences between various digital audio transfer protocols and can justify their equipment choices based on their professional knowledge and intended use. They can use various suitable digital audio workstation applications to playback and record audio.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can design and set up a sound system for a music event as part of a team. The student is able to mix an event relying on guidance only rarely. They are familiar with the most common sound processing tools and can use them as part of the mixing process. The student is familiar with some digital audio transfer protocols. They are able to use digital audio workstation applications for sound playback and recording.