Sound Operator:
Make sure that all the equipment is maintained. Make sure
that if the Sound Designer is present that they have the right computers to
perform their job. If it is a big show there needs to be an operator present in
rehearsals. Be able to learn quickly and under pressure. Make sure that the
radio mics are concealed from the audience. Make sure that both the microphones
for the cast and the orchestra’s sound are monitored and controlled at all
times. The sound operator will have to work with the Costume and Hair department to work out how they are going to hide the microphones for actors, also the Director to find out where to position the hanging mics in relation to the blocking of the actors. The Sound Operator would have to work with the band if there was a change in music or if anything went wrong with the music but also the DSM in relation to appropriate cues.
Sound Designer:
Must arrange the design of the sound equipment (PA) in an
appropriate fashion that can achieve the best sound for the audience. Choose
correct equipment. Make sure the Sound Effects have been either recorded or
sourced from somewhere and are ready for use in the show. A Sound designer must
be flexible and able to change their plans due to the directors vision. The sound designer will have to work with the Costume and Hair department to work out how they are going to hide the microphones for actors, also the Director to find out where to position the hanging mics in relation to the blocking of the actors. The Musical Director would have to be liaised with as well to discus the arrangements of the instruments and which instruments they need.
Training required:
The most valuable training is experience, the more experience you have the more likely to get hired. However you could get trained by doing a degree or diploma at university. Another way of getting appropriate training is through apprenticeship in the industry which would also assist in gaining valuable experience
Health and Safety:
As a department the things that would have to be considered would be rigging anything above head height because if it was to fall on the audience the show would be liable to sue. Also appropriate concealing of trip hazards such as loose cables or bits of equipment or exposing the audience to an dangerously high decibel level would all need relevant risk assessments.
Legislation:
Appropriate legislation would need to be obtained such as the PRS and the PPL which would be needed for the ability to play live or recorded sound during the show. These would have to be aquired by the Producer or the Admin staff however are directly relevant to my job role.
Training required:
The most valuable training is experience, the more experience you have the more likely to get hired. However you could get trained by doing a degree or diploma at university. Another way of getting appropriate training is through apprenticeship in the industry which would also assist in gaining valuable experience
Health and Safety:
As a department the things that would have to be considered would be rigging anything above head height because if it was to fall on the audience the show would be liable to sue. Also appropriate concealing of trip hazards such as loose cables or bits of equipment or exposing the audience to an dangerously high decibel level would all need relevant risk assessments.
Legislation:
Appropriate legislation would need to be obtained such as the PRS and the PPL which would be needed for the ability to play live or recorded sound during the show. These would have to be aquired by the Producer or the Admin staff however are directly relevant to my job role.
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