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Create a final sound balance

Create a final sound balance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU506
State Code
AWG65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production.It applies to individuals who work creatively and collaboratively with sound engineers, sound mixers, sound editors and studio technicians to create a final sound balance for a range of recorded and live productions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess sound sources for simultaneous balance
  • 1.1 Assess compatibility of sound sources against requirements in production documentation
  • 1.2 Discuss with relevant people creative options for achieving simultaneous balance
  • 1.3 Propose options for meeting production requirements to relevant people
2. Identify creative and artistic possibilities
  • 2.1 Explore the creative possibilities of sound sources, and agree on best options with relevant people
  • 2.2 Consider requirements in production documentation when developing creative options
  • 2.3 Confirm with relevant people that the position and blend of sound sources meet production requirements
3. Create final sound balance
  • 3.1 Confirm that level of the composite signal is within technical limits and required dynamic range
  • 3.2 Confirm transitions between sound sources meet production requirements
  • 3.3 Adapt and adjust sound balance to meet production requirements
  • 3.4 Confirm sound balance and sound characteristics meet production requirements
  • 3.5 Identify and rectify problems with minimum disruption to production
  • 3.6 Work collaboratively and constructively with relevant people to ensure final sound balance meets requirements
  • 3.7 Listen critically to final sound balance to confirm sound quality meets requirements
  • 3.8 Clean and restore work environment to pre-use condition
4. Evaluate final sound balance
  • 4.1 Evaluate process of creating final sound balance in consultation with relevant people
  • 4.2 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement
  • 4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
  • 4.4 Document evaluation outcomes according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2973 CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance Unit of competency