02 10 40 05 20 Mix sound in a live situation

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Mix sound in a live situation (02 10 40 05 20)

ESCO description

TitleMix sound in a live situation
Description:Combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live
situation.
Scope note:n.a.
Concept URI:http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/84bbad5b-6560-440a-89f0-0e61729e80a0
ESCO version:1.08

In other languages

Deutsch:

Ton bei Live-Veranstaltungen mischen (Mischen von Tonsignalen aus mehreren Schallquellen bei Proben oder bei einer Live-Aufführung.)

Nederlands:

geluid live mixen (Het weergeven van geluidssignalen uit verschillende geluidsbronnen tijdens repetities of in een live situatie.)

Italiano:

mixare il suono dal vivo (Mixare segnali audio da sorgenti sonore multiple durante le prove o in una situazione dal vivo.)

Development notes

Status: final read / finalised (date)

(The notes below will be removed at the end of the project)

References?

 

Sectoral layer

The sector layer contains the refined definition of the ESCO competences in sector specific wording

Structure

Field and subfield:02 10
Place in the process:40
Level:05
Unique identifier:20

 

Sectoral detail

Skills

  • Prepare and set up cues according to documentation 
  • Set the levels according to specific instructions
  • Add effects and processors according to instructions
  • Operate playback equipment
  • Act on visual or called cues 
  • Follow cues on documentation
  • Anticipate stage actions
  • React accurately to unexpected situations
  • Adjust the levels and correct the balance of the sources to avoid feedback
  • Adjust effects and processors mix and balance together with the performance
  • Correct outputs based on performance requirements
  • Ensure the desired artistic quality
  • Maintain the safe sound level

Knowledge

  • Intentions of the sound designer the performance/music
  • Knowledge of the sound equipment
  • Sound operating techniques
  • Sound mixing techniques and signal processing
  • Acoustical properties of the space
  • Different genres of music and types of instruments
  • Sound qualities of different instruments
  • Playback media
  • National legislation for the safe sound levels

Autonomy / Attitude

  • Respect for the artistic concept/process
  • Problem-solving approach

Assessment

Self assessment

  1. I don't know how to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
  2. I am uncertain how to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
  3. I know how to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
  4. I am more than able to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.

Mentor assessment

  1. ... doesn't know how to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
  2. ... is uncertain how to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
  3. ... knows how to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
  4. ... is more than able to combine audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.

Acceptable assessment methods

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, Note influences such as reflection and reverberation, Prepare sound mixing consoles (e.g. channels, subgroup routing, monitoring), 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)
  • Netherlands: Qualification File Stage and Event Technology, crebonumber 79040, learning area P2-K1-W3: Bedient geluidstechniek tijdens de uitvoering van de podiumproductie. SBB, Sectorchambre ICT and Creative Industry, version 2022 (to be released August 2022), Zoetermeer 2021.
  • TTT-LPT - Live Performance Techniques, Competence Units for Technical Theatre, 02 00 40 01 Monitor mixing in a live situation - 02 00 40 02 Advanced sound mixing in a live situation
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