Audio Operator 101: Advanced AV Multi-source

This class is for stagehands who have years of experience in AV and want to advance their skill level. Stagehands who already work as A2s and Video Utility but want to move up to A1, Head Video and Head Multi-Source to Op Larger breakouts and General sessions can benefit from this class. Advanced AV is for people who are already comfortable with hooking up and operating AV gear in a basic setup. After skills have been homed in breakout rooms, much of the same gear and techniques can be utilized in more complex systems for larger shows and general sessions. Students will learn about some auxiliary gear and techniques such as audio equalization and multiple video destinations often encountered in more complex shows.

Video

  • Combining different signal standards

  • Resolutions and scan converting

  • Dealing with different aspect ratios

  • Creating multiple signal paths

  • Basic introduction to ScreenPro II, camera CCU, recording equipment

Audio

  • System design

  • Patching

  • Grouping

  • Inserts and EQ

  • Compression

  • Telephone interfaces


Details

Language: English

Format: In-person

Trainer

Greg Shine, IATSE Local 16

Location: San Francisco, CA