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
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
- Ddjust the placement of the equipment
- Check the connections • secure cables
- Test the signals
- Test and prepare playback media
- Locate, detect and solve problems
Knowledge
- Understands 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 3e) Select, connect, configure and test microphones, mixers, signal processing devices and input devices, Select the microphone and installation location according to the application, Differentiate between consoles according to functional options (e.g. analog, digital, hybrid), Prepare the mixing consoles, Differentiate signal processing devices (e.g. equalizers, compressors, limiters, gates, de-essers, echo, Check the mode of operation as a whole (e.g. LineCheck) – 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.