Unit of competency Outline
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Mix live audio
Mix live audio
Unit of competency
National Code
CUESOU04C
CUESOU04C
State Code
D1594
D1594
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2010
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
12/04/2010
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live performance. As such it builds on other units dealing with the set-up and operation of audio equipment. Skills in mixing audio are developed over an extended period. This unit defines a minimum standard for the mixing of live audio.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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a range of microphones
amplifier
equaliser
loudspeakers
mixing consoles
signal processor (effects units)
designer
director
performers
stage manager
other technical staff
compression
distortion
echo
gates
limiters
pitch band
reverberation
amplifier
equaliser
loudspeakers
mixing consoles
signal processor (effects units)
designer
director
performers
stage manager
other technical staff
compression
distortion
echo
gates
limiters
pitch band
reverberation
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:
ability to use the range of console features to mix audio which meets the requirements of a production
knowledge of specific techniques for mixing audio in different environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the mixing of audio for more that one live performance/production
involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the production process
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 mix at a live event where the candidate is responsible for mixing audio
case studies to assess ability to adapt mix to different production environments
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of mixing techniques and equipment features
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:
industry-current audio mixing consoles
venue in which audio can be mixed for a live event.
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:
ability to use the range of console features to mix audio which meets the requirements of a production
knowledge of specific techniques for mixing audio in different environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the mixing of audio for more that one live performance/production
involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the production process
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 mix at a live event where the candidate is responsible for mixing audio
case studies to assess ability to adapt mix to different production environments
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of mixing techniques and equipment features
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:
industry-current audio mixing consoles
venue in which audio can be mixed for a live event.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7230 | CUESOU04B | Mix live audio | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI208 | CUASOU401 | Mix live audio | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D361 | CUS50209 | Diploma of Sound Production | Qualification |
| D358 | CUS40209 | Certificate IV in Sound Production | Qualification |