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Have a Lightbulb Moment and Finally Achieve Consistent, High-Quality Sound at Every Event

Learn how to set up your speakers with clear, step-by-step guidance, without getting lost in technical details.

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If we’ve not met yet then hello! I’m Andrew.

I’ve been working as a live sound engineer since 2016, and I also run the Youtube channel Offshore Audio.

Sometimes I was able to get a great mix and other times my mix would sound dreadful. No matter what I did with EQ, it still sounded nasty.

I started to realise that the problem lay in the PA system itself. If my speakers weren’t set up and tuned right, then I was polishing the proverbial turd.

I spent years trying to read books on system setup and tuning (I never finished them). Let me tell you it wasn't easy to get my head around it.

I had my lightbulb moment when someone explained it in plain words and gave me a framework to follow.

What I lacked was a mentor who could break down this complex subject into simple parts so that I could get started.

I want to be that mentor for you.

I want to show you how to set up and tune a variety of speaker systems. You can avoid spending years reading complicated textbooks.

I've gotten pretty good at simplifying complex topics

So what makes it so hard?

On the surface, it can seem pretty straightforward to set up speakers. You put them on stands, point them towards the people, plug them in, and turn them on.

It’s actually an incredibly complex subject with whole books written about it.

The books are long. We’re talking 500 pages with small font and technical diagrams.

And the books are not easy to read.

Even the easy books require you to have an advanced sound vocabulary. For example:

"Coherence is a measure of the causal output signal strength relative to the non-causal output noise component."

I’m not saying that they’re not worth reading. But they’re not beginner friendly.

They are much easier to understand AFTER you get started.

So you just need to get started.

But how do you get started when there are no beginner friendly books?

You could study at university?

Nope. They don’t teach that there (I know. I went).

You could watch a video on youtube.

A great idea, but it's a complex subject with many interlinked concepts. A Youtube video simply doesn’t go into enough depth (I know. I make them).

Then you could take an inperson training.

 It’s also very techical, takes a week of full time study, and costs about $1000 USD (I know, I've done it).

All of these strategies take a long time and don’t guarantee success.

I know, I’ve tried them all.

You need a quick training to get you started.

You need it to be informative, practical, and relevant to your setup.

It needs to be easy to follow, and well explained.

I’ve spent years and about $5000 teaching myself how to setup PA systems.

And most of the time I was doing it wrong.

Now I’ve created a straightforward framework for speaker setup.

I follow it step by step to get a great sounding, stable PA.

And I can teach you to do the same as me.

Introducing System Setup School

System Setup School is self paced online course designed to teach you everything you need to know to set up killer PA systems.

If you’re an advanced-beginner or an intermediate live sound engineer, this course is designed specifically for you. If you’ve struggled to understand the complexities of loudspeakers and system tuning, then this is the training for you.

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You'll be able to:

  • Remove variability and set up a PA system that you can count on every time.

  • Deliver the same mix to everyone, no matter where they are in your listening area.

  • Approach any setup with a solid understanding of the principles behind it.

  • Master the basics and deliver high-quality sound even with minimal equipment.

  • Get rich, even low end in the whole space with your subs.

  • Ensure that every listener gets clear and balanced audio, regardless of where they are, even in larger spaces.

  • Avoid slapback, phasing, or generally bad sound when combining multiple speakers.

  • Optimise larger speaker systems for maximum clarity and headroom.

  • Adapt your speakers to any situation using DSP.

  • Learn to measure so you eliminate guesswork and have the same sound every time.

The course is taught through 4 video modules and contains:

Bonus Content (worth $530)

I’ve added in a few bonuses. These will help you understand system tuning faster.

 

There’s also a few perks I can’t put a price on.

You might call them priceless 😉

Pre Order Perks - A course tailored to you.

As part of this exclusive first cohort, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the final version of the course. You can tell me exactly what you need to know and I will include it when the course launches.

Your feedback is invaluable, and you’ll receive access to all future versions of the course, so you can continue to benefit as the content evolves and improves.

Lifetime Access

Enjoy unlimited access to the course materials for as long as you need. Revisit the content whenever you want, at your own pace, and stay up-to-date with any new additions or updates.

 

Why Choose This Course?

Simplified Learning:

You'll grasp complex topics easily, as the concepts are broken down into plain language, allowing you to apply them confidently without getting overwhelmed by technical jargon.

Practical Application:

With hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you’ll not only learn the theory but also how to apply it to your specific setup.

Guided Support:

Direct support, ensuring you have the guidance needed to overcome challenges and achieve consistent results.

Viewers often tell me they’ve had a ‘lightbulb moment’ after watching my content.

They finally understand concepts they once found confusing. I’m here to help you get that same clarity.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for early-intermediates who want to improve their mixes faster.

It's also ideal for intermediate sound engineers who are responsible for sound anywhere. That couled be venues, churches, or bars.

If you’re tired of inconsistent mixes and ready to finally understand how to set up and tune PA systems for consistent sound, this course is for you.

This course is definitely for you if at least one of the following applies:

  • You are responsible for sound in a venue and want to ensure that the quality is consistent for each visiting act 
  • You have bought software like smaart or Open Sound Meter but never got around to using it.
  • You want to buy Smaart or Open Sound Meter and get started but you don’t know where to start
  • You’ve tried to read a textbook about sound system tuning but just can’t get into it.
  • You regularly mix shows and want to add data to your workflow to ensure quality.
  • Things don’t sound good in your venue and you don’t know why.
  • You lack confidence measuring and tuning sound systems.
  • You have a good grasp on basic mixing but want to get better faster.

This course is not for you if…

 

  • You’ve bought Bob McCarthy’s book, read the whole thing and understand it perfectly. This may be a bit too straightforward for you.
  • You’re regularly flying large PA systems and tuning them to a satisfactory standard. This is probably too simple for you.
  • You’re a total beginner and don’t understand EQ, how to connect and gain up a microphone, or how sound moves in space in simple terms. This may be a little advanced for you. You can still try but you may find it hard to grasp some of the later concepts.
  • You mix sound exclusively in the studio and are not involved in live events. This course is very unlikely to improve your studio mixes.

Money Back Guarantee

You’ll love the course and have your own lightbulb moment. I'm so confident that I’m offering a 30 day, full money back gurantee if it doesn't workfor you for any reason at all.

If you let me know within 30 days of the course starting then I will happily send you your money back. I don’t want your money if I’m unable to get you tuning sound systems.

All that I ask for is candid feeback about the course.

So How Much Does It Cost?

To give you some price context, consider your options:

  • Spend around $1,000 and several days of your life to take a group class online.

  • Invest $1,000 to hire me for a private teaching session over a call.

  • Shell out $5,000 to fly me out and teach you 1-on-1.

Learning this stuff can be time-consuming and expensive—but it doesn’t have to be.

System Setup School costs $349.

And Remember

If you don’t know how to set up your system properly, you’ll always get inconsistent results.

And if you don’t know how to measure when tuning your PA system, then you’re just guessing.

Enroll now and remove the guesswork.

Have a Lightbulb Moment and Finally Achieve Consistent, High-Quality Sound at Every Event

Learn how to set up your speakers with clear, step-by-step guidance, without getting lost in technical details.

Get Access Now