Diploma in Live Music and Performance Technology
Faculty: Audio
Duration: 1 Year Part Time Oct. to May (Sat 10am – 4pm)
Delivery: On Campus
Level: Diploma
Start Date: Saturday, October 11th 2025
Course Director: Tony Perrey
Fees: €3,500
Certification: Pulse Diploma
COURSE CONTENT
Technology has changed the way we do live performances. Putting on a great show is now easier and more affordable than ever! Learn how to make the impact that only big live acts could deliver using affordable tech and simple, effective techniques.
Who is the course for?
Musicians and performers who want to know how to manage tech and sound at gigs.
Sound engineers wishing to upskill and adopt new workflows
DETAILED COURSE CONTENT
PA Systems
Mixer
Computers on stage
Syncing with visuals and lighting
PA Systems
- PA Types
- How to set up a PA – Speaker types, positioning, troubleshooting
- Stage monitors – speaker types and positioning
- In ear monitors – wired, wireless, managing your own mix
Mixer
- Signal Flow and Routing
- Analogue
- Digital
- Rack units and remote control using software
Computers on stage
- Selecting the best computer for you and your band
- Selecting the right audio interface
- Typical apps used on stage (Ableton, Mainstage, Gig Performer)
- Using Virtual Instruments
- Using Amp simulators
- Backing tracks
- Click tracks
- The silent stage
- Communication on a silent stage
Syncing with visuals and lighting
- Types of sync, MTC, LTC, etc
- Qlab, syncing moving images
Digital audio formats and networks
Triggering sounds
Front of House Mixing
Digital audio formats and networks
- Dante
- AES
- Madi
- Ethernet
- Routers and switchers
Triggering sounds
- Basic Sampling
- Using drum triggers and electronic kits
Front of House Mixing
- Ringing out the PA and feedback management
- Basic principles of mixing
- Scenes and snapshots
- Audio processors: E.Q, Compressors, gates, reverb, delay etc.
- Mixing techniques
COURSE DIRECTOR
TONY PERREY
Tony is a founder of Pulse College and Director of Audio in Windmill Recording Lane Studios.
Tony is an expert in Music Technology and recording. For over 25 years Tony has worked as an industry leader in both education and commercial music production. He is an Apple Logic instructor and is also one of the original team that developed the Pro Tools worldwide curriculum.
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HOW TO APPLY
Admissions
This course is a direct application course. Applications are currently taken through the Application Form below. Upon receiving your application form our Admissions Team will be in contact to discuss our payment options in securing your course place.
There is no interview application for this course but we would be delighted to invite you in for a private tour of our campus; to meet our course lecturers and gain further insight into what our course has to offer.
Please see further information on the course requirements
Educational Requirements
The programme is designed for all ages and skill levels, whether you are new to the industry, looking to up-skill, or wanting to learn new skills and enhance your career options within the Audio industry. No industry experience is required and applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications.
Interview Process
There is no interview application for this course but we would be delighted to invite you in for a private tour of our campus; to meet our course lecturers and gain further insight into what our course has to offer.
FEES
Irish / EU (Residing in Ireland)
Total cost: €3,500
Flexible Payment Option
Deposit (payable upon acceptance to the course): €800
Enrolment fee (payable in October): €1500
4 x Monthly Instalments: €300 (Nov-Feb)
**Please note: Fees are non-refundable
International / EU (living outside of Ireland)
This course is not recognised on the ILEP and therefore not available for international student application.