F.A.Q: Going Live! FAQ's

FAQ's about our popular Going Live! training courses.

1. Who would benefit from attending Going Live?
2. Do I need to know about Sound engineering at all?
3. How does this differ from a 2-year college course?
4. I already know something about sound, do I need to go on the intro day?
5. What if I’m already an experienced professional engineer?
6. What are the course fees?
7. How do I pay for the course?
8. Is there an educational/student discount?
9. How many people may I bring on the course?
10. I don’t live in the UK, can I still attend?
11. I can’t get to the UK for the course; do you run courses in other countries?
12. When can I book?
13. Are hotel costs included in the fees?
14. What about food and drink?
15. Are Course Notes provided?
16. What subjects are covered in the course?
17. How to you manage to tutor delegates of differing skill and knowledge levels?
18. How will I know which of the two groups to join?
19. My question doesn’t appear here – how do I get an answer.

1. Who would benefit from attending Going Live? - Top

Going Live is essentially about live sound for music, e.g. concerts and bands, although many of the subjects covered would apply to general sound applications.

The course is particularly useful for:

1. Theatre staff who are learning the craft of sound engineering whilst handling many other responsibilities for the venue.
2. Audio Visual engineers who want to know more about the sound side of their business such as loudspeaker placement, microphone technique etc.
3. Small venue owners who want to know more about managing the sound system in their venue.
4. Engineers who already know about sound engineering, but would like to increase their knowledge by meeting top engineers and hearing about their tips and tricks.
5. Staff in sound companies who may be new to sound engineering, who want to learn a lot in a short time.
6. People who may be involved in sound on a part time basis, e.g. amateur or semi-pro band members who gig at weekends, and want to learn more about it.

Not in any of these categories?
Tell us what you do and we’ll advise you.
- Updated: September 16, 2005

It certainly helps, but we do recommend you attend the intro afternoon if your knowledge is limited, as it sets the base for the main two day course. If you know nothing at all, then Going Live would be better suited for you in conjunction with a more detailed course. - Updated: September 16, 2005

We cover a lot of basic and helpful information in a short course, so it cannot compare with a 2-year course, but ours is more on a practical level. - Updated: September 16, 2005

Probably not, although you’d be surprised what you might learn about even some of the basics. The intro day is really for people who have limited experience of setting up and using sound systems, especially in a venue such as a club or theatre. - Updated: September 16, 2005

We can all always learn from others, even the tutors quite often pass on their tips to each other. If you’re confident that you know enough for your profession, then maybe Going Live is not for you. If you’re willing to learn more, and even help others who don’t know as much, then register! - Updated: September 16, 2005

The main 2-day course costs £180 including VAT. The Intro afternoon is £50. - Updated: September 16, 2005

By personal or company cheque, or call with Credit Card details (we accept Visa and MasterCard only). Government departments and Educational Authorities may book places with an official purchase order. - Updated: September 16, 2005

Sorry, no, the course charge is only to cover our costs so we do not offer discounts. - Updated: September 16, 2005

You may have a department of staff you wish to bring or send on the course. There is no practical limit to this, as long as we have spaces available on the course still at the time of booking. - Updated: September 16, 2005

Yes, although of course all the costs of getting to the venue and lodging are not funded by Soundcraft. - Updated: September 16, 2005

Not at present, although it may be something we will do in the future. - Updated: September 16, 2005

We will announce booking on the web as soon as the next dates are fixed. Priority bookings will be given to those who have already registered an interest in attending the next course, so make sure you are on that list!

These registrants will be emailed as soon as dates are announced, so make sure you add your email address please.
- Updated: September 16, 2005

No, but we do provide a list of local hotels at various price levels that you can book yourselves. - Updated: September 16, 2005

We provide arrival drinks, mid morning breaks, a buffet lunch and afternoon refreshments each day in the price of the course. Evening meals are at your own cost and not catered for. - Updated: September 16, 2005

Yes, a set of notes is provided, along with a notepad and pen for taking notes of your own.

We also supply a free copy of our Guide to Mixing document, and a free copy of the JBL Sound Engineering Handbook by John Eargle and Chris Foreman, valued at $50!
- Updated: September 16, 2005

The outline agenda is available for viewing here. If you do not see a topic you are interested in, email us here and let us know. We may be able to add something about that to the course if time and resource permits.

The next courses will also include a section on managing radio microphone systems.
- Updated: September 16, 2005

While some of the course is common for all delegates, we split many course segments into two groups according to experience and knowledge. - Updated: September 16, 2005

We need to know your experience and knowledge levels so we can help you decide which group to join. Basically, Group A is for experienced engineers wanting to learn more, Group B is for new engineers or those who want to learn more about system management in a venue etc.

It is possible to change groups during the course if you feel you are in the wrong group.

Answer the following to help you decide which group to start the course in.
- Updated: September 16, 2005

Simple, email us your question via this FAQ section, and we can then answer you and add it to these FAQ’s for others like yourself. - Updated: September 16, 2005

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