BLS Audio Bootcamp: a hands-on training day covering mics, wireless, and mixing—with time on Allen & Heath consoles.
Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Microphone Types & Uses

Info: Learn how to choose and use microphones for real-world event setups.
• Dynamic vs condenser mics
• Handheld vs lavalier vs headset
• Mic placement + best practices
• Gain staging + avoiding feedback

🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Wireless Frequencies + Coordination

Info: A practical overview of wireless RF basics and how to prevent dropouts.
• RF fundamentals + common interference issues
• Antenna placement + distribution best practices
• Frequency scanning + coordination
• Using tools like Wireless Workbench
• Troubleshooting techniques

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch (provided)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Mixing Essentials

Info: Build a clean, consistent mix for live events and corporate settings.
• Signal flow + clean gain staging
• EQ for speech clarity
• Compression basics
• FX (reverb/delay) for live events
• Quick fixes for common problems

🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Hands-On with Allen & Heath Consoles

Info: Hands-on practice with Allen & Heath consoles from QU to SQ and CQ.
• Channel setup + routing
• EQ/comp workflow
• Aux sends + groups + matrices
• Real-time troubleshooting drills