RISE Academy · Sound Operation

Live Sound

This course is for you if you are passionate about music, sound and live events. The Live Sound course combines practical technical lessons with real-world event and production experience so you can build the hands-on confidence needed for professional live-sound environments.

Book & Pay · R28,500 Course Information

Live Sound Course R28,500

24 Classes · Part-Time
36 Weeks · 5 Practicals

Course Information

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24 Classes Structured part-time Live Sound training.

Part-Time Designed to fit around work, study and other commitments.

36 Weeks Course duration for the Live Sound pathway.

5 Practicals Hands-on experience through five live event practical sessions.

The Live Sound course is designed for students who are passionate about music, sound and live events and want practical experience alongside technical training.

Students work on sound-system setup and operation while developing real-world event and production experience. Practical exposure is a central part of the course because professional live-sound work depends heavily on hands-on competence.

RISE Academy is partnered with The Live Group, which owns multiple event companies. This partnership gives students access to a range of event experiences and professional live-production environments.

Section 1 · The Foundation of Live Sound

Begin with the fundamentals of professional live audio, including what a sound system is and how its individual components work together to deliver a live audio experience.

Sound systems and their core components
Frequency response
Decibels and sound levels
Indoor versus outdoor sound

Section 2 · Fine-Tuning the Craft

Develop practical knowledge of the equipment and signal path used in live production.

Microphones, microphone types and applications
Preamps and small mixers
Mixing consoles
Power amplifiers and loudspeakers
Signal processing and effects
Efficient cabling
Real-world event sound scenarios

Section 3 · The Setup

Practical lessons are combined with actual event and production involvement. Students gain experience setting up and operating sound for real event environments, including five live event practical sessions.

Core Course Structure

Number of Classes: 24
Schedule: Part-Time
Course Duration: 36 Weeks
Live Event Practicals: 5 practical sessions

Optional Sound Engineering Workshops

Six optional add-on workshops are available for students who want additional practical depth. Current workshop fees and availability should be confirmed directly with RISE Academy.

Acoustic Principles: Sound behaviour and acoustics in different venues
Monitor Systems: Setup and operation of performer monitor systems
Soundboard Routing and Signal Flow: Routing through consoles and processors
Feedback Prevention and Management: Identifying and reducing live feedback
Rigging and Safety: Safe installation and handling of sound equipment
Digital Audio Consoles: Practical introduction to digital mixing consoles

Ask About Workshops

Current Live Sound course fee: R28,500. You can book and pay online using the Live Sound course checkout. Any alternative payment arrangements should be confirmed directly with RISE Academy.

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RISE Academy prioritises passion and talent as the primary qualifications for enrolment in the Live Sound course. No educational or technical prerequisites are currently listed.

No specific tech requirements are currently listed for this course.

If any class-specific equipment or preparation is required for a particular intake, RISE Academy can confirm that during enrolment.

Course dates and intake availability are managed centrally so students always see the latest schedule rather than an outdated date on an individual course page.

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Is this a hands-on course?

Yes. The Live Sound course combines technical lessons with real-world event and production experience, including five live event practical sessions.

What will I learn?

The course covers live sound systems, frequency response, decibels, microphones, preamps, mixing consoles, amplifiers, loudspeakers, signal processing, cabling and event sound scenarios.

Does the course include real event experience?

Yes. Practical event exposure is a core part of the programme and helps students build real-world experience alongside technical training.

Are the six Sound Engineering workshops compulsory?

No. They are optional add-on workshops for students who want additional practical depth.

Do I need prior sound-engineering experience?

No educational or technical prerequisites are currently listed for the Live Sound course. Passion, talent and interest in live sound are the key starting points.

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