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NALSE Requirements PDF
NALSE Requirements PDF
Standard engineer certification must be attained before attempting Master; at least one year of active
mixing (or 50 hours of mixing events, whichever comes first) must pass between Standard certification
and Master attempts. Concepts may by taught and certifications will be granted only by an instructor of
a higher level than yourself: Standard engineers may claim NALSE certification after being passed by a
master; once a year of active mixing (or 50 hours) has passed, that Standard engineer may be certified
as Master by another Master who has had 5 years of paid experience in the live sound engineering
industry and is over 21, after demonstrating concept knowledge. Standard engineers must recertify with
a Master every two years if a Master certification is not attempted; Masters do not need to recertify
unless they take a hiatus of more than six months from any kind of sound mixing.
The responsibilities that come along with the certification are to upkeep your knowledge of these
mentioned concepts, as well as abreast of trends and new audio technology through news services and
the Internet. You should also be aware of the different models and brands of hardware on the market,
and maximize exposure and use so as to be the most valuable resource to people desiring your services.
Also, as a Certificate Holder of NALSE, engineers must show up to events on time, appropriately dressed,
well cleaned, and with any necessary equipment or documentation. You are now representing a
National program; your reputation is NALSEs reputation.
Below are the necessary skill sets for the two tiers of certification.
Standard
Master