the science of sound 2023
The SOS Program
These clinics are designed for the novice to professional sound technician. The course covers the basic and advanced knowledge base needed for a great sound experience.
Digital and Analog PA systems will be used for the class study.
In the pro audio world, we commonly see our customers use a signal cable for a speaker connection, a speaker cable used for a signal cable, EQs not set correct, input gains creating feedback, the list is endless.
This educational sound course offers a hands-on approach covering a full spectrum of obstacles that is often an easy fix. Your sound technicians will learn what are simple solutions with a knowledge base to cover any audio needs your church or venue may have.
Syllabus
What is a Sound System (2-3 hour class)
The Effects of Acoustics
Sound Waves
Electrical Power and Grounding
Speaker/Signal Cables and Connectors
Mixing Consoles (2-3 hour class)
Analog vs Digital Mixing Consoles
Inputs vs Outputs
Microphones/Wireless Microphones/Microphone Proximity and Placement
Preamps
Mixing Consoles (continued) (2-3 hour class)
Input Gains and Dynamic Headroom
Signal Processing Delay/Reverb/Limiting/Gating/Compression
Panning and Summing
Sweepable Equalizing, and Parametric vs 31 Band Frequencies
Mixing Instruments, Vocals and Speech
Decibels (dB) and Sound Level
Power Amplifiers and Speakers (3-4 hour class)
Passive Speakers vs Powered Speakers
Speaker Impedance (Ohms)
RMS Watts verses Peak Watts
Crossovers: Internal vs External
Speaker Dispersion
Monitors/In-Ear-Monitors
Ringing Out Monitors
The Instructors
Brent Frazier has worked in the music industry for 48 years. As a world-renowned musician, he has worked with over 300 churches and countless offices, restaurants, servicing the audio, video, lighting, and acoustics.
In his commercial studio, he has engineered and/or produced hundreds of recordings ranging in global distribution with clients such as Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Sundance Film Festival, Treefort Entertainment, Parallax Studios, and many others.
Robert Harris has worked in the music industry for 42 years. Besides being a world-class drummer, Robert is also an accredited electronic technician specializing in musical electronic repair. He has worked with Colorado Sound, AXS TV, Guitar Center, and has instructed interns on modern electronic repair technique.
Together, this dynamic duo has been working together since early 2018. Brent and Robert have worked with some of the largest and noted venues in the country as well as churches, government offices, detention centers, and concert venues. They typically cover audio, video, lighting, and acoustics. Between the two, they have ran sound for countless headlining artists, even Broadway shows.
You can trust the experience these two knuckleheads have to offer. With the SOS program, you will have a hard copy of the lesson, hands-on experience, and a final test. The test is not for grading but simply to allows each participant a clear understanding.
Class Calendar
A pre-registration is required
March 9, 2023 7-9pm
What is a Sound System
March 16, 2023 7-9pm
Mixing Consoles
March 23, 2023 7-9pm
Mixing Consoles (continued)
March 30, 2023 7-10pm
Power Amplifiers and Speakers
SOS location and information
The sound courses will be held at the Big Event Music Stage at 149 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
This 50 seat location offers a full stage with video. Refreshments will be offered.
Pre-registration is required.
Course tuition
Tuition for each class is $175.00 or $599.95 for the full 4 class course. We understand most venues and churches have more than one sound person, so for a limited time, you can add one additional technician attendee for only $100.00 for the 4 class course.
Pre-existing installation clients, please use your postcard voucher for discounts.
A pre-registration is required; sign up now--a limited number of seats per class is available to ensure the learning of sound is understood by all participants.