Sound & Light School
Sound & Light School

Sound & Light School

Professional Sound & Light Engineering for Beginners

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Our Mission

The Problem

Schools and youth projects often lack structured knowledge. Equipment is operated incorrectly, set up unsafely, or used without understanding.

The Solution

A multi-level, practical program that is technically correct, safety-oriented, and age-appropriate – perfect for tech clubs starting from 7th grade.

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Our Course Program

Sound Engineering

Entry Level

Sound Basics

The perfect start. Learn the basics of the signal chain, safety, and simple operation.

  • Safety & Setup
  • Understanding Signal Chain
  • Mixing Console Basics
  • Error Prevention
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Advanced

Sound Advanced

Deepen your knowledge with effects, microphone techniques, and Analog vs. Digital comparison.

  • Effects (Reverb, Delay)
  • Analog vs. Digital
  • Microphone Types
  • Subwoofer Systems
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Pro

Sound Pro

For experts. Routing, stageboxes, dynamics processors, and complex system planning.

  • Digital Routing
  • Stageboxes & Network
  • Compressors & Gates
  • Delaylines & Planning
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Lighting Technology

Entry Level

Lighting Basics

Become a "Lampy". Everything about DMX, power, safety, and different types of fixtures.

  • DMX Basics
  • Safety (Rigging)
  • Addressing
  • Fixture Types
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Advanced

Lighting Advanced

Add some color. LED technology, moving heads, and first programming steps.

  • LED Color Mixing
  • Moving Heads (Spot/Wash)
  • Scenes & Chasers
  • Troubleshooting
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Pro

Lighting Pro

Want a big show? Universes, networks (ArtNet), and professional lighting design.

  • ArtNet & sACN
  • Busking (Live Operation)
  • Lighting Design Rules
  • Power Planning
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Other Fields

Entry Level

Video Basics

The image to the sound. Learn about projectors, screens, and the most important video signals.

  • Front vs. Rear Projection
  • HDMI vs. SDI
  • Aspect Ratios
  • Screen Types
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Entry Level

DJ Tech Basics

From laptop to PA system. How to connect DJ equipment correctly without humming.

  • Setup & Cabling
  • RCA vs. XLR
  • Level Management
  • Redlining is NOT Headlining
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Effects

Special FX

Safe effects for your show. Use fog, haze, and confetti effectively.

  • Fog vs. Haze
  • Confetti & Streamers
  • Safety (Smoke Detectors!)
  • Cleaning
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Detailed Course Content

Modules

  1. Introduction
  2. Safety
  3. Terminology
  4. Signal Chain & Equipment
  5. Setup & Cabling
  6. Mixing Console Basics
  7. Common Mistakes
  8. Basics of Tech Selection

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the Sound Basics course! Today you will learn the fundamentals of sound engineering. Don't worry: We explain everything step by step.

2. Safety First!
  • Never turn up speakers without checking. Check if everything is turned down first.
  • Lay cables neatly and secure them (tripping hazard!).
  • Set up stands securely.
  • Never block emergency exits.
  • Never touch equipment with wet hands.
  • Do not overload power circuits.
3. Important Terms
  • XLR Cable: Signal transmission (e.g., microphones)
  • Jack/TRS Cable: Instruments (6.35mm) or Aux (3.5mm)
  • Gain: Input sensitivity
  • EQ: Equalizer (Highs, Mids, Lows)
  • Monitor: Speaker on stage
  • Feedback: Loop (screeching noise)
  • DI Box: Balancing signals
4. The Signal Chain

Microphone/Source → Cable → Mixing Console → Amp → Speaker.

Modules

  1. Basics Recap
  2. Effects (Reverb, Delay, Basic Compressor)
  3. Analog vs. Digital
  4. Microphone Types & Polar Patterns
  5. Subwoofers & Crossovers
  6. Practical Troubleshooting

Key Topics

Effects

Using Reverb (Space) and Delay (Echo) to enhance the sound, but used sparingly! Effects generally do not belong on the monitor.

Microphone Types
  • Dynamic: For live/vocals.
  • Condenser: Sensitive, detailed, for studio/choirs.
Polar Patterns
  • Cardioid: Pick up sound from the front, responsible rejection from the rear (Standard).
  • Omni: Picks up sound from all directions.
Frequency Separation

Tops for Mids/Highs, Subwoofers for Bass. Separation via Crossover (e.g., at 100Hz).

Modules

  1. Review & Goals
  2. Digital Consoles & Routing
  3. Stageboxes & Networks
  4. Dynamics Processors (Advanced)
  5. Subwoofer Setups (Mono Cluster, Spaced, Endfire)
  6. Delay Lines
  7. System Thinking & Planning

Pro Knowledge

Digital Routing & Stageboxes

Flexible assignment of Inputs/Outputs. Using AES50, Dante etc. instead of thick analog multicores.

Subwoofer Arrangements
  • Mono Cluster: All in the center (strong coupling).
  • Spaced Array: Wide coverage, but risk of interference.
  • Endfire: Directional radiation (requires delay).
Delay Lines

For big sound over large areas. Rule of thumb: Distance (m) x 3 ≈ Delay (ms).