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1.2

Frequency and pitch

1.3

Amplitude and loudness

1.4

Timbre and harmonics

1.5

Sound propagation

1.6

Reflection and absorption

1.7

Reverberation and echo

1.8

Room acoustics

1.9

Psychoacoustics

Unit 2 – Theater Audio Equipment Essentials

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2.1

Microphones

2.2

Speakers and amplifiers

15 min read

2.3

Mixing consoles

2.4

Audio interfaces

2.5

Signal processors

2.6

Cables and connectors

14 min read

2.7

Wireless audio systems

2.8

Playback devices

Unit 3 – Sound Design: Process and Workflow

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3.1

Script analysis

3.2

Conceptualization and research

3.3

Sound plotting

3.4

Cue sheets

3.5

Sound system design

3.6

Rehearsal process

3.7

Tech rehearsals

3.8

Performance and post-production

4 min read

Unit 4 – Theater DAWs: Digital Audio Workstations

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4.1

DAW software overview

4.2

Recording and editing audio

15 min read

4.3

MIDI sequencing

4 min read

4.4

Virtual instruments

4.5

Audio effects and processing

15 min read

4.6

Mixing in DAWs

4.7

Exporting and file management

Unit 5 – Sound Effects: Creation & Implementation

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5.1

Foley techniques

5.2

Synthesized sound effects

5.3

Sound libraries and sampling

5.4

Sound layering and manipulation

5.5

Ambiences and backgrounds

5.6

Spot effects

5.7

Cueing and playback systems

Unit 6 – Theater Sound: Music in Productions

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6.1

Underscoring

6.2

Transitional music

6.3

Diegetic vs. non-diegetic music

6.4

Musical theater considerations

6.5

Licensing and copyright

6.6

Live music integration

6.7

Music editing and arrangement

Unit 7 – Live Mixing & Reinforcement for Theater

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7.1

Gain structure

7.2

Equalization

7.3

Dynamics processing

7.4

Effects and time-based processing

7.5

Monitor mixing

7.6

Front of house mixing

7.7

Feedback prevention

Unit 8 – Spatial Audio for Theater Sound Design

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8.1

Stereo techniques

8.2

Surround sound formats

8.3

Speaker placement and calibration

8.4

Panning and movement

8.5

Immersive audio techniques

8.6

3D audio for theater

8.7

Spatial audio software and tools

7 min read

Unit 9 – Voice Amplification & Mic Techniques

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9.1

Microphone types for theater

14 min read

9.2

Lavalier and headset microphones

9.3

Handheld and stand microphones

9.4

Microphone placement

9.5

Wireless microphone systems

9.6

Vocal processing

9.7

Mixing dialogue

Unit 10 – Theater Sound Design: Genre Variations

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10.1

Drama

10.2

Comedy

10.3

Musical theater

10.4

Opera

10.5

Experimental theater

10.6

Site-specific performances

10.7

Immersive theater

Unit 11 – Collaborative Theater Production Processes

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11.1

Working with directors

11.2

Collaborating with other designers

11.3

Communication with actors

7 min read

11.4

Coordinating with stage management

11.5

Interfacing with technical crew

11.6

Design presentations

11.7

Production meetings

Unit 12 – Audio Networking and Show Control

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12.1

Audio over IP

12.2

Network topologies

12.3

Digital audio protocols

12.4

Show control software

12.5

MIDI show control

12.6

Integration with lighting and video

7 min read

12.7

Redundancy and backup systems