REQ: The Blackbird Academy Live Sound Engineering

Learn live audio engineering hands-on, working with professional bands and the best live sound engineers in the business
Get ready to immerse yourself! At The Blackbird Academy, you will have 720+ hours hands-on training in the Live Sound Program’s classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and labs. Classes meet five days a week, 30-40 hours per week, and there is always a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Every student:

has access to individual workstations featuring the Focusrite RedNet X2P with Dante and ProTools.
has access to audio labs and equipment outside of regular hours, to work on assignments and/or practice recording and mixing.
works alongside industry pros and special guest mentors in the classroom, live rehearsals, and training events.
benefits from on-site visits to Nashville live venues, broadcast outlets, and other audio-related businesses.
Here’s what you’ll be learning:
Electricity & Entertainment Power
Cables, Connectors & Audio Electronics
Live Stage Set Up
Digital Consoles
Analog Consoles
Permanent Installs & Mixing Techniques
Digital Audio Theory & Networking
Sound Theory & Acoustics
Microphones
Sound System Design, Connections & Optimization
Live Recordings, DAW (ProTools)
System Analyzers & Troubleshooting
Audio Signal Processors
Backline & Stage Management
Loudspeakers, Crossovers & Amplifiers
Line Arrays & Rigging
RF & IEMS
Advanced Monitor Setups
Tour Production
Music Business & Etiquette
Live Playback

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