Silver Award for Sound Technicians - Certificate
Association of British Theatre Technicians
55 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3JB
Tel: 020 7242 9200
Fax: 020 7242 9303
Email: training@abtt.org.uk
Chairman: Mark White
Chairman Training and Education Committee: Peter Maccoy
Course Description:
1. Electronics Fundamentals 1
The course covers basic electrical/electronic theory and soldering skills, culminating in the analysis and assembly of a battery powered impedance continuity tester. The course covers Voltage, current, power, resistors. OHMS Law, sine wave, square waves, alternating current, direct current, capacitors, inductors, fuses, MCBs, ECB, ELCB, diodes and transistors
2. Sound Essentials
The first of a series of courses dealing with sound engineering techniques. Setting out a sound rig, understanding loudspeaker technology, fold back. Sound (noise/dbA) Acoustics, theatre buildings / stage / reverberation. Speakers phasing, ohms, range, cabinets, construction, rigging. Microphones - ohms, powered, chorded response. Cables type -connection. Sounds best practice.
3. Sound Communications
Builds on the previous sound course above. The good sound engineer need to be proficient in sound communication. The module looks at the different types of communication systems used in theatre to keep the show running reliably. Equipment - rigging layout Sound Playback, setting up & testing. Contact with actors, technical rehearsal, problems.
This Award includes Courses 4 & 5 above; Access & Support Towers and Fall Arrest Safety Training.
To complete each of the Awards candidates will sit a multi-choice question paper of up to 40 questions based on Tutor notes and the relevant ABTT Code of Practice. ABTT Courses are open to all Members and Associates.
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