Transform live performances into polished, release-ready recordings with this jam-packed, hands-on 2-day workshop. You’ll cover the full live performance recording lifecycle — from stage setup and front-of-house (FOH) mixing to studio editing and final mixdown. You’ll observe real setups, hear A/B comparisons, and walk through the decision-making process that working engineers use every day. Gain practical, real-world skills to tackle your projects with confidence.
Day 1 — Friday, May 29, 11AM–5PM
Live Sound Fundamentals & Capture
Sweetwater Performance Theatre
Morning Session: Miking & Setup
Midday: Soundcheck & Problem Solving
Afternoon: Live Mix + Multitrack Capture
Day 2: Saturday, May 30, 10AM–2PM
Editing & Mixing a Live Recording
Sweetwater Studios
Morning Session: Editing the Performance
Midday: Mixing the Live Recording
Afternoon: Final Mix Review & Discussion
Transform live performances into polished, release-ready recordings with this jam-packed, hands-on 2-day workshop. You’ll cover the full live performance recording lifecycle — from stage setup and front-of-house (FOH) mixing to studio editing and final mixdown. You’ll observe real setups, hear A/B comparisons, and walk through the decision-making process that working engineers use every day. Gain practical, real-world skills to tackle your projects with confidence.
Day 1 — Friday, May 29, 11AM–5PM
Live Sound Fundamentals & Capture
Sweetwater Performance Theatre
Morning Session: Miking & Setup
Midday: Soundcheck & Problem Solving
Afternoon: Live Mix + Multitrack Capture
Day 2: Saturday, May 30, 10AM–2PM
Editing & Mixing a Live Recording
Sweetwater Studios
Morning Session: Editing the Performance
Midday: Mixing the Live Recording
Afternoon: Final Mix Review & Discussion
Sweetwater Studios Audio Engineer
With more than a decade of hands-on experience recording artists and bands in a wide range of professional and home-studio environments, Jason brings a deep understanding of what it takes to capture professional results outside of traditional studio spaces. He has designed and optimized countless home setups, developing practical workflows and creative solutions for real-world challenges.
Sweetwater Technical Director
Jonathan is passionate about providing elite audio, video, & lighting support for every type of event. An audio engineer by trade, Jonathan applies his technical acuity to each aspect of a production, ensuring all facets work together in harmony.
Questions? Call us at (800) 386-6434, or email us at studio@Sweetwater.com
Many of the world’s greatest engineers and producers were coached by mentors in the moment, and they learned the trades and tackled new techniques in live studio sessions. Sweetwater Studios workshops and masterclasses give us a chance to carry on that tradition and to impart our industry knowledge in a real-world setting that’s informative, exciting, and accessible to anyone who’s passionate about making great recordings.
We’re honored to host incredible performers from a wide variety of genres, to employ professional instructors with years of experience and lengthy lists of credits, and to invite you to this hands-on and ears-on learning opportunity in our world-class, multi-studio facility.
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