Live Sound Bootcamp
With Hardik Keshan
in association with Ganpati Sound Pvt. Ltd.
Learn Live Sound the Way It Happens on Real Shows
A 5-day hands-on bootcamp for aspiring live sound engineers, focused on the practical skills behind professional concerts and live events. Learn signal flow, stage setup, digital consoles, monitor mixing, wireless systems, troubleshooting and complete show workflow through real-world demonstrations and hands-on practice.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hardik Keshan
Hardik Keshan is a touring live sound engineer with extensive experience delivering front-of-house and monitor sound for concerts, festivals and live performances across India. He has worked with artists including Sid Sriram, Prateek Kuhad, AP Dhillon, Indian Ocean, Dream Note, Parvaaz, Gajendra Verma, Osho Jain, Naalayak, Nakash Aziz and The Yellow Diary.
His technical expertise is backed by professional training and certifications from leading names in the live audio industry, including d&b audiotechnik (Germany), Meyer Sound (Dubai), DiGiCo (UK), SSL (UK), Allen & Heath (UK), Shure and Avid. He also trained at Spirit Studios, Manchester.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Audio Fundamentals
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Audio terminology
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Signal flow
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Gain structure
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Feedback
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SPL
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Headroom
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Fault finding
Stage Setup
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Stage plots
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Input & output lists
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Patch sheets
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DI boxes
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Cabling
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Microphone placement
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Line checks
Monitoring
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Monitor mixing
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Wedges
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IEMs
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Talkback
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Cue mixes
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Click & playback
Troubleshooting
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No signal
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Bad patch
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Feedback
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Distortion
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Gain issues
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Wireless faults
PA Systems
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Speaker systems
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Amplifiers
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DSP basics
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Coverage & throw
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System tuning
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Reference listening
Digital Consoles
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Channel strips
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EQ
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Compression
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Gates
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FX
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Routing
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DCAs
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Scenes
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Showfiles
Wireless Systems
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Wireless microphones
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IEM systems
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RF basics
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Antenna placement
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Battery management
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Common issues
Live Show Workflow
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Load-in
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Stage setup
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Soundcheck
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Performance
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Load-out
THE 5-DAY JOURNEY
Day 1 : Audio Fundamentals & Signal Flow
Build a strong understanding of how audio travels through a live sound system, from microphones to loudspeakers.
Day 2 : PA Systems & Stage Setup
Learn how professional stages are planned, patched and prepared for live performances.
Day 3 : Digital Consoles
Work on industry-standard digital consoles while learning routing, EQ, dynamics, FX and show management.
Day 4 : Monitoring & Wireless
Create monitor mixes, work with IEMs and understand wireless microphone systems and RF basics.
Day 5 : Full Show Simulation
Apply everything you've learned during a complete live event workflow—from setup to performance.
WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO
By the end of the bootcamp you'll be able to:
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Build a strong foundation in professional live sound.
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Set up and patch a small live sound system.
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Perform line checks and soundchecks.
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Build basic monitor mixes.
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Trace signal flow from source to speaker or IEM.
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Read stage plots and input lists.
06
Operate a digital console with confidence.
08
Troubleshoot common live sound issues.
About the Bootcamp
The Live Sound Bootcamp is a 5-day, hands-on training program designed for aspiring live sound engineers, audio engineering students, live sound assistants, event technicians and anyone looking to build practical skills in professional live audio. No prior live sound experience is required—just curiosity, discipline and a willingness to learn through hands-on practice.
Led by touring live sound engineer Hardik Keshan, the bootcamp focuses on real-world workflows rather than classroom theory. Participants will gain practical experience in signal flow, stage setup, digital consoles, monitor mixing, wireless systems, troubleshooting and complete live show execution while working on professional touring equipment, including the Allen & Heath SQ7, DiGiCo Quantum 338, professional PA systems, wireless IEM systems, stageboxes, microphones, DI boxes and multitrack playback systems.
By the end of the bootcamp, participants will have the confidence and technical foundation to contribute effectively to real-world live events and support professional live sound teams.
Location
The Sound Institute, Nirman Nagar, Jaipur
Format
Hands-on Practical Workshop
Early Bird Fee
₹11,000 (First 5 Registrations)
Batch Size
Maximum 10 Participants
Gear
Professional Touring Equipment
Regular Fee
₹15,000
