This week I spent time training one of our interns to run sound in the auditorium. We started with the basics, learning how audio works and how signal flows throughout the sound system.
I showed her the mixer, and walked her around backstage so that she could see the location of every part of the audio system. I taught her how to wrap a mic cable, how to mic a drumset, and how to troubleshoot issues during a service.
While teaching her I thought about the importance of continuing education. We can never stop learning, especially in an industry that is always advancing technologically. There is always something new to learn in audio engineering. Summer is also a great time to refresh yourself on the basics of audio and its principles.
There are tons of resources out there to learn from. Here are some that I personally use or have heard good things about:
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