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Answers about who the course suits, what you practise, what to bring and how the modules and instructors work.

FAQ

Questions we hear often

These are the questions camera operators, producers and streaming teams ask before joining. If yours is not covered, the contact page is the quickest way to reach the instructors.

Do I need sound experience before starting the course?: No formal background is required. It helps if you have already recorded or streamed an interview, panel or small event, even badly, because you will know what problems feel like. The first modules start from microphone types and basic signal flow.
What will I actually practise during the modules?: You work through realistic venue scenarios: choosing and placing microphones, setting gain on a field mixer, setting up headphone monitoring, running a sound check and recording room tone. Each module asks you to solve a problem a working crew would face on the day.
Which topics does the curriculum cover?: Six modules: microphone selection and placement, mixer setup and monitoring, sound checks for interviews and panels, remote guest audio, backup recording plans, and reducing avoidable room noise. They build on each other, so taking them in order is the most natural route.
Who teaches the course?: Three working practitioners teach it. Daniel Brooks leads microphone placement and mixer setup, Priya Nair leads monitoring and sound checks, and Marcus Webb guides the remote guest audio and backup recording modules. All three work on real shoots and events.
Do I need my own equipment to follow along?: Owning gear is not a requirement. The exercises are written around common kit types, such as lavalier, shotgun and handheld microphones and a portable field mixer, so you can apply them to whatever you use. If you have your own recorder and headphones, bring them.
Is the course useful for streaming teams as well as film crews?: Yes. Many learners record or stream panels and small events rather than shoot drama. The remote guest audio module covers bringing in speakers who are not in the room, and the backup module covers protecting a live session from a dropped signal.
What can I realistically expect to be able to do afterwards?: You should be able to plan the audio for an interview or panel, set up and monitor a mixer with confidence, run a repeatable sound check and arrange a second recording path. It builds practical habits; it does not promise a job or a qualification.
How do I ask about a specific venue or recording format?: Use the contact form and describe the venue, the number of speakers and the format you record in. The instructors can then tell you which modules fit your situation and what is worth preparing before you begin.

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