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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate> | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate> | ||
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</noinclude>Define the following terms: | </noinclude>Define the following terms: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Loudspeaker | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>Loudspeaker | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Audio mixer | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>Audio mixer | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Amplifier | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>Amplifier | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Microphone | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>Microphone | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Impedance | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>Impedance | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Gain | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>Gain | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Audio feedback | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Audio feedback | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1g /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>h. <section begin=req1h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Frequency response | + | :<b>h. <section begin=req1h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Frequency response | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1h /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1h /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>i. <section begin=req1i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Equalizer | + | :<b>i. <section begin=req1i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Equalizer | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1i /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1i /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>j. <section begin=req1j /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Balanced input/output | + | :<b>j. <section begin=req1j /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>Balanced input/output | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1j /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1j /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>k. <section begin=req1k /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Unbalanced input/output | + | :<b>k. <section begin=req1k /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>Unbalanced input/output | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1k /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1k /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>l. <section begin=req1l /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Monaural | + | :<b>l. <section begin=req1l /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>Monaural | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1l /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1l /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>m. <section begin=req1m /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Stereo | + | :<b>m. <section begin=req1m /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>Stereo | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1m /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1m /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>n. <section begin=req1n /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Cardioid | + | :<b>n. <section begin=req1n /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>Cardioid | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1n /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1n /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>o. <section begin=req1o /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Hyper-cardioid | + | :<b>o. <section begin=req1o /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>Hyper-cardioid | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1o /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1o /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>p. <section begin=req1p /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Unidirectional | + | :<b>p. <section begin=req1p /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>Unidirectional | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1p /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1p /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>q. <section begin=req1q /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Sound check | + | :<b>q. <section begin=req1q /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>Sound check | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1q /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1q /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>r. <section begin=req1r /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Phantom power | + | :<b>r. <section begin=req1r /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>Phantom power | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1r /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1r /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>s. <section begin=req1s /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Decibel | + | :<b>s. <section begin=req1s /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Decibel | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1s /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1s /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe and give the primary uses of four different types of microphones. | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>Describe and give the primary uses of four different types of microphones. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe why the placement of microphones is important: | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>Describe why the placement of microphones is important: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Relative to the people speaking/singing | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>Relative to the people speaking/singing | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Relative to the loudspeakers | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>Relative to the loudspeakers | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b> | ||
<section begin=challenge /> | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Select an audio system that you will learn on and demonstrate the skills described in the next section of this honor. This audio system can be your local church/school sound system, a sound system used by your local conference for Pathfinder events or a system that the instructor has. It should consist of, at minimum: several microphones, a mixer, an amplifier, an auxiliary audio source and loudspeakers. | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Select an audio system that you will learn on and demonstrate the skills described in the next section of this honor. This audio system can be your local church/school sound system, a sound system used by your local conference for Pathfinder events or a system that the instructor has. It should consist of, at minimum: several microphones, a mixer, an amplifier, an auxiliary audio source and loudspeakers. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Be able to properly set up this sound system, keeping in mind the principles of microphone placement and running a sound check. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> |
| + | </noinclude>Be able to properly set up this sound system, keeping in mind the principles of microphone placement and running a sound check. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Be able to properly take down this sound system. | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> |
| + | </noinclude>Be able to properly take down this sound system. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Draw a block diagram of how the sound system elements are connected to each other, showing the signal paths. | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> |
| + | </noinclude>Draw a block diagram of how the sound system elements are connected to each other, showing the signal paths. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Discuss and demonstrate the following core audio mixing techniques on this system: | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29--> |
| + | </noinclude>Discuss and demonstrate the following core audio mixing techniques on this system: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Volume | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30--> |
| + | </noinclude>Volume | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Panning (if you have a system that supports stereo) | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31--> |
| + | </noinclude>Panning (if you have a system that supports stereo) | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Equalization | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:32--> |
| + | </noinclude>Equalization | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dynamics | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:33--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dynamics | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5d /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe and demonstrate how to deal with the following situations on this system: | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:34--> |
| + | </noinclude>Describe and demonstrate how to deal with the following situations on this system: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Audio feedback | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:35--> |
| + | </noinclude>Audio feedback | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>A dead line or mic | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:36--> |
| + | </noinclude>A dead line or mic | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>A mixer that has been played with by a non-audio technician | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:37--> |
| + | </noinclude>A mixer that has been played with by a non-audio technician | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Demonstrate your proficiency by running a sound system on at least four different occasions for a worship service or other event. | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:38--> |
| + | </noinclude>Demonstrate your proficiency by running a sound system on at least four different occasions for a worship service or other event. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Interview a person who serves as an audio technician. Discuss the following questions: | + | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:39--> |
| + | </noinclude>Interview a person who serves as an audio technician. Discuss the following questions: | ||
:a. How did they get started in this field? | :a. How did they get started in this field? | ||
:b. How do they see this work as a ministry? | :b. How do they see this work as a ministry? | ||
:c. What do they enjoy about what they do? What do they not enjoy about what they do? | :c. What do they enjoy about what they do? What do they not enjoy about what they do? | ||
:d. What are the aspects of the work they find challenging? | :d. What are the aspects of the work they find challenging? | ||
| − | :e What do they do to keep up with the technology in the field? | + | :e. What do they do to keep up with the technology in the field? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Read Romans 10:17 and discuss with your group how they might relate to the function of the audio technician. | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:40--> |
| + | </noinclude>Read Romans 10:17 and discuss with your group how they might relate to the function of the audio technician. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 26 March 2024
Audio Technician
Skill Level
2
Year
2024
Version
14.05.2024
Approval authority
North American Division
1. Define the following terms:
- a. Loudspeaker
- b. Audio mixer
- c. Amplifier
- d. Microphone
- e. Impedance
- f. Gain
- g. Audio feedback
- h. Frequency response
- i. Equalizer
- j. Balanced input/output
- k. Unbalanced input/output
- l. Monaural
- m. Stereo
- n. Cardioid
- o. Hyper-cardioid
- p. Unidirectional
- q. Sound check
- r. Phantom power
- s. Decibel
2. Describe and give the primary uses of four different types of microphones.
3. Describe why the placement of microphones is important:
- a. Relative to the people speaking/singing
- b. Relative to the loudspeakers
4. Select an audio system that you will learn on and demonstrate the skills described in the next section of this honor. This audio system can be your local church/school sound system, a sound system used by your local conference for Pathfinder events or a system that the instructor has. It should consist of, at minimum: several microphones, a mixer, an amplifier, an auxiliary audio source and loudspeakers.
- a. Be able to properly set up this sound system, keeping in mind the principles of microphone placement and running a sound check.
- b. Be able to properly take down this sound system.
- c. Draw a block diagram of how the sound system elements are connected to each other, showing the signal paths.
5. Discuss and demonstrate the following core audio mixing techniques on this system:
- a. Volume
- b. Panning (if you have a system that supports stereo)
- c. Equalization
- d. Dynamics
6. Describe and demonstrate how to deal with the following situations on this system:
- a. Audio feedback
- b. A dead line or mic
- c. A mixer that has been played with by a non-audio technician
7. Demonstrate your proficiency by running a sound system on at least four different occasions for a worship service or other event.
8. Interview a person who serves as an audio technician. Discuss the following questions:
- a. How did they get started in this field?
- b. How do they see this work as a ministry?
- c. What do they enjoy about what they do? What do they not enjoy about what they do?
- d. What are the aspects of the work they find challenging?
- e. What do they do to keep up with the technology in the field?
9. Read Romans 10:17 and discuss with your group how they might relate to the function of the audio technician.
