Concert Sound Reproduction (7cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
- know how sound behaves in concert halls and in open space
- are familiar with sound reproduction technology and diverse sound reproduction systems
- can plan and implement sound reproduction in concert halls and on stages
- can plan and implement concert recording
- know how to make and repair the most common connectors and wires

Course contents
- concert hall and open space acoustics
- sound reproduction
- PA-equipment
- microphone technique in concerts
- stage mixing
- hall mixing
- concert recording
- planning and implementation of concert sound reproduction and concert recording
- making and repair of the most common connectors and wires

Teaching methods
contact teaching and/or virtual instruction and independent and/or group work

Assessment methods
To be agreed on at the beginning of the course

Prerequisites
None

Required/recommended reading
To be agreed on at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s)
Timo Kivikangas

Year of study
second year

Semester/Period
Autumn/spring

Language of instruction
Finnish