02 00 20 04 25 Perform soundchecks
Perform soundchecks (02 00 20 04 25)
ESCO description
| Title | Perform soundchecks |
| Description: | Perform a sound check before rehearsals or live performance. Balance the volumes, equalisations and any effects of the instruments, voices and other sound sources to prepare the desired sound environment. |
| Scope note: | n.a. |
| Concept URI: | http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/5cd76739-b8c7-45d1-a950-082dee2d6778http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4bd3cd7d-b061-4cc2-ba8d-3262065ebbf0 |
| ESCO version: | 1.08 |
In other languages
| Deutsch: | Soundchecks durchführen (Testen der Soundanlage eines Veranstaltungsortes, um eine reibungslose Funktion während der Aufführung zu gewährleisten. Zusammenarbeit mit den Künstlern, um sicherzustellen, dass die Anlage des Veranstaltungsortes an die Erfordernisse der Aufführung angepasst ist.) |
| Nederlands: | soundchecks uitvoeren (Testen van de geluidsuitrusting van een plaats om te zorgen voor een vlotte werking tijdens de uitvoering. Samenwerken met uitvoerende kunstenaars om ervoor te zorgen dat de apparatuur aangepast wordt op basis van de vereisten van het optreden.) |
| Italiano: | verificare il suono (Testare l’equipaggiamento acustico di un locale per garantire il buon funzionamento durante lo spettacolo. Cooperare con gli artisti al fine di garantire che le attrezzature del locale siano adatte ai requisiti dello spettacolo.) |
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 the sound check that requires the artists and not a simple "line check".
Structure
| Field and subfield: | 02 00 |
| Place in the process: | 20 |
| Level: | 04 |
| Unique identifier: | 25 |
Sectoral detail
Skills
- Adjust the input levels
- Adjust the sound processors' settings
- Adjust the dynamics of the signals
- Operate playback equipment
- Set output levels
- Set the balance of the instruments and playback material
- Ensure the balance fits all moving microphone positions to avoid feedback
- Listen and communicate with the performers
- Understand the artistic vision
- Adapt the final sound characteristics to the artistic vision
Knowledge
- Sound qualities of different instruments
- Signal processing methods
- Advanced knowledge of the mixing consoles, playback equipment and processors
- National legislation on the maximum sound levels
- Placement and movement of microphones on stage frequencies and radio signals
- Placement of the monitors
- Methods for avoiding interference between monitors and microphones
Autonomy / Attitude
- Awareness of risks related to sound levels
- Respect for the artistic concept/process
Assessment
Self assessment
- I don't know how to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
- I am uncertain how to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
- I know how to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
- I am more than able to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
Mentor assessment
- ... doesn't know how to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
- ... is uncertain how to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
- ... knows how to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
- ... is more than able to test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.
Acceptable assessment methods
- Observation in a Simulated Environment
- Observation on Site
- Supportive:
- Structured Portfolio
- Criterion Based Interview
Training
Practicing different set-ups and different applications (events, theatre, live-music...). It is important that the candidate learns to hear and differentiate between individual instruments and sounds.
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, Parameterize individual channels, Perform the master mix – 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 03 Run sound check, Page 65 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.