Sound Academy

Operating Manual

SOP Library

Repeatable service procedures for setup, sound check, line check, wireless, P16, Logic, Dante, shutdown, incidents and handover.

Before Service Checklist

Prepare room, console, stage, stream and team.

ServiceSound Operatorv1
  1. 1Power system in approved order
  2. 2Load X32 showfile
  3. 3Check wireless batteries
  4. 4Verify P16 and talkback
  5. 5Start DVS and Logic
  6. 6Record exceptions

Sound Check Checklist

Move from source verification to musical balance.

ServiceEngineerv1
  1. 1Confirm patch list
  2. 2Line check every source
  3. 3Set gain
  4. 4Build monitor sends
  5. 5Balance speech then worship
  6. 6Confirm stream

Line Check Checklist

Catch dead sources and wrong patches early.

ServiceSound Operatorv1
  1. 1Mute mains if needed
  2. 2Call each source
  3. 3Confirm input meter
  4. 4Confirm FOH
  5. 5Confirm stream
  6. 6Mark failed sources

Wireless Mic Preparation

Prepare handhelds and beltpacks.

WirelessSound Operatorv1
  1. 1Install fresh batteries
  2. 2Check RF/audio
  3. 3Label owner
  4. 4Confirm mute
  5. 5Place for handoff
  6. 6Log weak packs

P16 Setup

Give musicians predictable monitor sources.

MonitoringEngineerv1
  1. 1Confirm Ultranet assignment
  2. 2Power P16 units
  3. 3Verify labels
  4. 4Set safe volume
  5. 5Handle requests

Logic Livestream Startup

Start approved Logic workflow.

LivestreamEngineerv1
  1. 1Launch template
  2. 2Confirm DVS
  3. 3Verify sample rate
  4. 4Check buses
  5. 5Confirm loudness meter
  6. 6Send test to OBS

Dante Verification

Validate network audio before service.

DanteEngineerv1
  1. 1Open Dante Controller
  2. 2Confirm devices
  3. 3Check subscriptions
  4. 4Check clock
  5. 5Check sample rate
  6. 6Start DVS

End of Service Shutdown

Close service cleanly.

ServiceSound Operatorv1
  1. 1Save notes
  2. 2Archive Logic session
  3. 3Mute outputs
  4. 4Power down
  5. 5Return mics
  6. 6Log incidents

Incident Reporting

Turn issues into team learning.

GovernanceSenior Engineerv1
  1. 1Record symptom
  2. 2Record impact
  3. 3Record steps
  4. 4Record fix
  5. 5Link SOP
  6. 6Assign owner

Equipment Handover

Keep shared gear reliable.

EquipmentSound Operatorv1
  1. 1Inspect item
  2. 2Return to location
  3. 3Report damage
  4. 4Update notes
  5. 5Flag replacements