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LIVE SOUND AND STAGE PRODUCTION LEVEL 1

Austin Community College District

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The courses in the Level 1 Certificate in Live Sound Stage Production apply toward ACC's Associate of Applied Science in Live Sound Stage Production Specialization, which prepares students to enter the workforce. Jobs include: Live Sound Engineer, FOH Engineer, Monitor mixer, Tour Manager, Guitar/Drum/Bass Technician, Lighting Engineer, Musical Equipment Repair.

Credits

16 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

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Course Pathway

5 courses in this program

15 courses
MUSC 2403
4 credits
MUSC 1405
4 credits
MUSC 1327
3 credits
MUSC 1323
3 credits
MUSC 1271
2 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

MUSC 1327AUDIO ENGINEERING I
3 cr
MUSC 1323AUDIO ELECTRONICS
3 cr
MUSC 1405LIVE SOUND I
4 cr
MUSC 1271APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: RECORDING/ LIVE SOUND
2 cr
MUSC 2403LIVE SOUND II
4 cr
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceFine ArtsEnglish LanguageEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Hearing SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionAuditory AttentionFluency of IdeasSelective AttentionWritten ComprehensionOriginalityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a produ
  • Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
  • Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.

Technology

Document management softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

1/3 octave equalizersAmplifiersAudio compressorsAudio filtersAudio mixer consolesCable testersChannel equalizersCondenser microphonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital delay pedalsDigital oscilloscopesDigital samplersDynamic microphonesDynamics processors

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium27-4014.00Sound Engineering Technicianstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Session preparation workflow — independently select, position, and test microphones for multiple instrument sources before a recording session begins.
  • Mixing board operation — regulate volume levels and EQ settings on a digital console with limited oversight during a multi-track music recording.
  • Vocal and instrument separation — isolate tracks and apply gating or bussing techniques to keep sound sources distinct during a mixing session.
  • Live sound reinforcement — set up and adjust front-of-house and monitor mixes for a small-to-midsize live performance with minimal supervision.
  • Sound effects and dialogue blending — combine pre-recorded effects, music beds, and voice tracks in postproduction for a broadcast or podcast deliverable.
  • Client and performer communication — confer with artists and producers to interpret sonic preferences and translate them into console adjustments during a recording.
  • Equipment testing and calibration — run signal-path checks and correct gain structure or feedback issues before and during a performance or session.
  • File management and version control — organize, label, and back up session files using file-versioning software according to studio archiving standards.
  • Troubleshooting routine faults — diagnose and resolve common issues such as ground hum, latency, or connectivity failures during an active recording session.
  • Time management under session schedules — sequence setup, sound-check, and teardown tasks to meet producer-defined start times and studio booking windows.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
22%
Placement Rate
74%