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Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources

Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESOU08B
State Code
D1596
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and manage audio input sources and the audio signals these devices create. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select microphones and other input sources according to application
  • 1.1. Analyse performance outline and liaise with relevant colleagues to determine audio requirements
  • 1.2. Assess the venue/location to determine input source options based on acoustic analysis and any physical limitations
  • 1.3. Assess the acoustic source of the audio to identify the preferred microphone placement
  • 1.4. Identify and select the most appropriate microphone options, including consideration of microphones for specific purposes
2. Maximise gain on stage
  • 2.1. Electrically connect and mechanically set microphones in a desired location using safe work practices
  • 2.2. Position microphone appropriately to achieve required gain
  • 2.3. Implement appropriate equalisation options and introduce relevant effects equipment to increase gain before feedback
3. Manage inputs
  • 3.1. Prepare and implement an appropriate microphone plot
  • 3.2. Patch microphone signals to the audio mixing desk, including multiple signals where required
  • 3.3. Prepare and maintain an input signal failure plan
  • 3.4. Test input sources, identify any problems promptly and take action to rectify as appropriate
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Acoustic sources may include:
acoustic instruments
electric instruments
the voice for dramatic dialogue
the voice for lectures and meetings
the voice for music
Microphone options may include:
condenser
dynamic
Microphones for specific purposes may include:
lectern
specific instruments, e.g. piano, electric guitar
stage dialogue
Equalisation options and effects equipment to achieve maximum gain before feedback may include:
feedback eliminator style device
one third octave equaliser
parametric equaliser








EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
in-depth knowledge of microphone technology and product options sufficient to complete a complex set-up
ability to select, set-up and test a microphone plot.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the selection and set-up of a complex microphone plot for more than one production/event
involvement of and interaction with a production/performance team
use of industry-current equipment.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of the audio aspects of an event where the candidate has been responsible for microphone selection and set-up
evaluation of a microphone plot prepared for a specific purpose by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of microphone technology
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a range of industry-current microphones of different types
other audio equipment such as mixing console
venue/location for staging of production/event.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7223 CUESOU08A Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI209 CUASOU402 Manage audio input sources Unit of competency