02 00 20 04 20 Perform technical sound check
Perform technical sound check (02 00 20 04 11)
ESCO description
| Title | Perform technical sound check |
| Description: | Prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows. Check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment. Anticipate possible technical problems during a live show. |
| Scope note: | n.a. |
| Concept URI: | http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/41ce355e-1cbe-46e4-a36b-e7eb6e108bee |
| ESCO version: | 1.08 |
In other languages
| Deutsch: | technischen Soundcheck durchführen (Vorbereitung und Durchführung technischer Soundchecks vor Proben oder Live-Shows. Überprüfung des Instrumentenaufbaus und Gewährleistung des ordnungsgemäßen Funktionierens der Audioausrüstung. Frühzeitige Erkennung möglicher technischer Probleme während einer Live-Show.) |
| Nederlands: | technische soundchecks uitvoeren (Een technische geluidscontrole voorbereiden en uitvoeren vóór repetities of live-voorstellingen. De opstelling van instrumenten controleren en zorgen voor de correcte werking van de audioapparatuur. Anticiperen op mogelijke technische problemen tijdens een live show.) |
| Italiano: | eseguire una verifica tecnica del suono (Preparare ed eseguire un controllo tecnico del suono prima delle prove o degli spettacoli dal vivo. Controllare la configurazione dello strumento e garantire il corretto funzionamento delle apparecchiature audio. Anticipare i possibili problemi tecnici durante uno spettacolo dal vivo.) |
Development notes
Status: final read / finalised (date)
(The notes below will be removed at the end of the project)
ToDo
References?
Sectoral layer
Scope Note:
This refers to a "line check".
Structure
| Field and subfield: | 02 00 |
| Place in the process: | 20 |
| Level: | 04 |
| Unique identifier: | 20 |
Sectoral detail
Skills
- interpret the system layout
- adjust the placement of the equipment
- check the connections • secure cables
- test the signals
- Test and prepare playback media
- locate, detect and solve problems
Knowledge
- understanding documentation
- user level troubleshooting of sound equipment
Autonomy / attitude
- Awareness of risks related to sound levels
- Respect for the equipment
Able to deal with pressure and setbacks
Assessment
Self assessment
- I don't know how to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
- I am uncertain how to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
- I know how to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
- I am more than able to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
Mentor assessment
- ... doesn't know how to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
- ... is uncertain how to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
- ... knows how to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
- ... is more than able to prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows, check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment or anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
Acceptable assessment methods
Training
Practicing different set-ups and different applications (events, theatre, live-music...).
References
- Germany: Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik – Event Technology Specialist - Learning Area A: Skills, Knowledge and Competences – (Item 5c) Position and set up microphones, configure and set up sound mixers and carry out a sound check, Prepare sound mixing consoles (e.g. channels, subgroup routing, monitoring) – BiBB Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, AUSBILDUNG GESTALTEN - Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik, Bonn 2017, ISBN: 978-3-7639-5873-3 (Print), ISBN: 978-3-96208-021-1 (PDF)
- TTT-LPT - Live Performance Techniques, Competence Units for Technical Theatre, 02 00 30 02 Prepare a sound check - Page 64
Netherlands: Qualification File Stage and Event Technology, crebonumber 79040, learning area P3-K2-W1: Repeteert de techniek t.b.v. de uitvoering van de podiumproductie. SBB, Sectorchambre ICT and Creative Industry, version 2022 (to be released August 2022), Zoetermeer 2021.