Taught in the order the work happens

Every module follows one show through the five stages of corporate audio: advance, load-in, system check, show operation, strike and handoff.

From a working senior A1

"From the field" notes throughout show how the work is actually done on show day: the people, the plan, and the calls.

Use it on your next show

A workbook for every module, with worksheets, checklists and a scenario to work through, plus a capstone show and a 30-day field challenge.

About the course

AV Audio Operator is for audio technicians moving into corporate events, A2s stepping up to the A1 chair, AV generalists handed the console on show day, and production companies that want one standard in the audio seat. You will learn to advance a show from a standard input template, build and prove the system, rehearse from the show caller's calls, run the show while mixing the room and every feed, recover calmly when something fails, and close out cleanly with the person who hired you. Each lesson is a short video with the workbook open beside it. Buy once, go at your own pace, and the site remembers where you left off.

Your instructor: Paul Caccamo

Senior A1 / A2 audio engineer and production manager with more than 24 years in live production. Paul works for production companies and agencies on keynotes, general sessions and live experiences worldwide. This course is the workflow he uses on corporate shows, from the pre-production call to the invoice.

What the people Paul works with say

The course is new, so these are reviews of Paul's work on real shows, from producers, crew chiefs and engineers he works with. They are not course reviews.

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Paul is an absolute professional. He has a huge range of technical audio skills, from mixing music and corporate events, deploying PA systems, RF coordination, patch and intercoms. Additionally, he has the soft skills that make him the kind of person you want to have at every show. He is a team player, and can stay relaxed and cool in stressful situations.
Phil Hornung

Applications Engineer, L-Acoustics

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Paul is always a pleasure to work with when I've been on his audio team. Professional, extremely knowledgeable and very respectful of others' well-being. And a great A1!
John Sulek

Audio Crew Chief, Solotech

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Paul is a true gem. An expert audio engineer and fantastic PM and TD. He is the bringer of expertise, calm and humour, all needed in our industry. Having Paul on site means I don't worry about his department and lane ever.
Duncan Macmillan

Technical Director

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Having Paul onsite immediately gives me a sense of calm and relief. I know he's prepared, he'll find solutions when challenges come up, and he'll be a true partner to our team. … Paul is calm, solution-oriented, prepared and, most importantly, an expert in his field.
Carly McCarthy

Senior Manager, Creative and Production, Wynford

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 72 Lessons

    1. Welcome to the Course Free preview
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      The Job is Bigger Than Audio

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      Personality, Competence & Repeat Calls

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      Calm in the Chaos

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      Adaptability: Making the Show Work

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      Corporate AV is Not Concert Mixing

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      The Five-Stage Corporate Audio Workflow

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      Book the Show and Start from Your Template

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      Validate the List and Plan the Equipment

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      Plan the Outputs from the Room Outward

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      Build Redundancy, Labels, and the Console File

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      Know the Basics and Manage Changes Before the Show

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      Prepare What You Bring

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      Arrive and Align the Team

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      Coverage Before SPL

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      Room Surfaces, Sightlines & Noise Floor

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      Build Your World at FOH and Keep the Build on Track

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      Prepare RF for Dependable Show Use

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      Confirm the Patch and Complete the Line Check

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      Verify the PA at Low Level

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      Align and Balance the Room

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      Use Matrices and Output Processing with Purpose

    4. Verify Routing and the Physical Endpoint Free preview
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      Confirm Content and Working Level

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      Stabilize the First Microphone

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      Set the Microphone Reference and Walk the Stage

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      Final System-Readiness Verification

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      Content, Playback, and Cue Preparation

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      Video Audio, Inputs, and Outputs

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      Build the Console for Rehearsal

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      Rehearse the Actual Show

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      Use Rehearsal to Create Consistency and Balance

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      Pre-Doors and Opening Readiness

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      The Opening Stack and Cue Discipline

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      Mix the Room and Every Destination

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      Manage Live Changes

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      Recover from the Unexpected

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      Maintain the Show Through Audience Exit

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      Protect the Show First

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      Trace the Signal Path

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      Source Quality, Feedback, and Intelligibility

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      Wireless, Playback, and Destination Recovery

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      A1/A2 Communication and Escalation

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      Recurring Faults, Replacements, and Client Confidence

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Module Introduction

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      Transition from Show Mode to Load-Out Mode

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      Controlled Shutdown and Show-Data Protection

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      Crew Briefing and Systematic Strike

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      Truck Staging, Final Sweep, and Venue Handoff

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      Preserve the Record and Close Out with the Client

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      Your Turn: Scenario and Knowledge Check

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      Welcome to the Capstone

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      The Scenario

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      Tasks 1 and 2: Advance the Event and Prove the Paths

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      Task 3: Run Rehearsal

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      Task 4: Authorize a Live Change

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      Task 5: Recover a Critical Source

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      Task 6: Close and Hand Off

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      Completion and the 30-Day Field Challenge

Frequently asked questions

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Audio technicians moving into corporate events, A2s stepping up to the A1 chair, AV generalists who get handed the audio console on show day, and production companies that want one standard in the audio seat. DO I NEED EXPERIENCE FIRST? You should already be comfortable on a mixing console. The course does not teach audio fundamentals; it teaches the corporate-show workflow: how the advance, load-in, system check, show and strike actually run, and what the A1 is expected to do at each stage. WHICH CONSOLES AND EQUIPMENT DOES IT COVER? It isn't tied to one brand. The workflow applies to any digital console, wireless system or playback setup. Where specific tools come up, such as RF coordination software or playback computers, they are examples of how the job is done, not product tutorials. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? 72 short lessons of one to two minutes each, a workbook for every module, and a capstone show to plan and run on paper. Go at your own pace; most of your time goes into the workbooks, the scenarios and the capstone. HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS? There is no time limit on your access. Buy once and come back to it whenever you need it. CAN I DOWNLOAD THE MATERIALS? Yes, the workbooks, the Course Guide, the capstone brief and learner workbook, and the 30-day field challenge are PDFs you can download, print, and fill in. The videos stream on the course site. CAN I WATCH ON MY PHONE? Yes. The course works in any modern browser on a computer, tablet or phone. Every video shows its narration as on-screen captions, so you can follow along with the sound off. DO I GET A CERTIFICATE? Yes. When you complete every lesson, including the capstone, your certificate of completion is issued automatically with your name, the date and a unique certificate ID. Lessons open in order, so the certificate is earned by finishing the course. It confirms that you completed this course. It is not an industry licence or accreditation. IS THE COURSE ACCREDITED OR AFFILIATED WITH A MANUFACTURER? No. AV Audio Operator is an independent course from Paul Caccamo Productions Inc. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any manufacturer, venue or industry body. HOW MUCH IS IT, AND IN WHAT CURRENCY? One payment in US dollars. The launch price is US$147 (regular price US$197). Sales tax, GST or HST may be added at checkout depending on where you live. CAN MY COMPANY BUY IT FOR A TEAM? Yes. Email [email protected] with how many people need access and we will set it up. WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY? The course comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee. If it is not right for you, email [email protected] within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund. The guarantee applies if you have completed less than 25% of the lessons. WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION DURING THE COURSE? Email [email protected]. Questions about the course material are answered by email. WILL THE COURSE BE UPDATED? Yes. When lessons or workbooks are improved, you get the updated version at no extra cost.

Launch price: US$147

Regular price US$197. One payment for full access to all nine modules, the workbooks, and the capstone. This is an independent training course; it does not replace manufacturer training, venue procedures, or site safety rules, and the certificate confirms completion of this course only. 14-day money-back guarantee (see the FAQ above).

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