Free live sound course

Wireless Audio Fundamentals

De-mystifying the core concepts of RF

Wireless audio is tricky to deploy. But modern systems have powerful tools that allow us to transmit at high resolution. In this course, get clear explanations of wireless audio concepts and get more control over your wireless systems.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Preview the course:

+ 01. Transmitters and Receivers


See how the main two parts of a wireless system stay connected, hopefully with no dropouts.

+ 02. RF


Learn how a radio wave is modulated to carry audio signals, and what frequency range it's in.

+ 03. Analog v. Digital Wireless


Understand how analog systems differ from digital ones, and why they both have strengths.

+ 04. Wireless Mics


Check out the Sennheiser D6000 and see how wireless microphones transmit audio wirelessly.

+ 05. Wireless IEMs


Discover how this technology has allowed freedom of movement for performing musicians.

+ 06. Antennas


See the many types of antennas we use, and which one is best suited for any situation.

+ 07. Antenna Distribution


When we simultaneously run a lot of wireless systems, we need gear to manage the antennas.

 
 
 
 

Is this course right for you?

Do you use wireless audio systems for live events? Proper deployment, using good fundamentals, gives you the ability to transmit crystal clear audio. This course gives you a solid grasp on the fundamentals.

This course answers:

  • How do transmitters and receivers communicate?

  • What is the role of wireless IEMs in modern live music production?

  • How does Intermodulation occur?

  • How do we find frequencies that avoid intermodulation?

  • What frequency range do wireless systems operate in?

  • What is the difference between analog and digital wireless?

  • Which sounds better — digital or analog?

  • What is the biggest drawback of digital wireless systems?

  • What is the shortest type of antenna we use in live music production?

  • When should we use RF amplifiers?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

More than just a clean frequency.

To successfully manage wireless audio systems, we need to know why we do it like we do.


 

FAQs

  • This is a completely self-paced online course — you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • You have access as long as you have a free Fundamentals account with The Production Academy. This course can also be found in our TPA All Access platform.

  • They are one of the leaders in wireless audio, so it made sense to develop this course with them.