TECHNICAL TRACK

The TECHNICAL TRACK provides students with the opportunity to work on professional gear in real-world settings…..nothing beats doing it for real!

LIGHTING DIRECTOR

STUDIO ENGINNER

STAGE MANAGERS

PRODUCTION MANAGER

MONITOR ENGINEER

BACKLINE TECH

CAMERA OPERATOR

LIVE STREAM MANAGER

GUITAR / DRUM TECHNICIAN

MASTERING ENGINEER

EACH WEEK, TECHNICAL TRACK STUDENTS:

Live audio engineering using Midas consoles and Shure in-ears
Live lighting design using Jands Vista
Live video production using Blackmagic cameras and ATEM switching hardware
Live streaming using OBS and LiveStream
Video wall production including wall build/maintenance and proficiency in Resolume software
Recording in both ProTools and Logic
Creating stems using Ableton for show playback of audio and control automation
Training on repair and trouble shooting of most live audio, lighting, video and some special effect

TECHNICAL TRACK TAKEAWAYS

Learn how to set up and integrate audio systems
Learn Basic and advanced interconnectivity and signal flow
Learn the different 'team' roles involved in successful live production:
- Show Producer
- Tour Manager
- Production Manager
- Stage Manager
- Backline Tech
- Lighting Director
- VJ (video jockey via Resolume software)
- FOH (Front-of-House)
- Mix Engineer
- Monitor Engineer
- RF (Radio Frequency)
- Patch Technician for wireless in-ears and stage patching between acts
Learn how to check for continuity and solder
Learn the basics of guitar re-stringing and setup, and 'in the field' troubleshooting and repair of a variety of instruments
Learn what causes feedback, and how to fix it
Learn how to multi-track record live shows