What do i need...

[440561]

... to start up a live/recording job (wouldnt call it a company really)...?

I wanna start doing live and studio/recording sound tech stuff. Im going to have a shed where I could set gear up as well as drums (I play drums btw) and theres tonnes of bands in my area. So i was thinking about trying to start doing some sound tech/engineering.

Im guessing i will need mixer, mics and possibly a PA system, but I need to know in more detail. Not sure of the budget, but Im nearly 15 and wont be looking for the absolute pro level stuff. Just something that's good enough that I can get started on.

Cheers guys.

[Moseph]

It's probably smarter to call around the local venues and studios and find a job as a stage-hand or tape op first. That way you're making the money you need to afford good equipment. At the same time you'll be learning the craft from somebody with more experience. After a few years, you'll not only have amassed some cash for the gear, you'll also have an idea of what you need and why.

[Seafroggys]

It's probably smarter to call around the local venues and studios and find a job as a stage-hand or tape op first. That way you're making the money you need to afford good equipment. At the same time you'll be learning the craft from somebody with more experience. After a few years, you'll not only have amassed some cash for the gear, you'll also have an idea of what you need and why.

he said it.

If there's any recording classes you can take at like a community college, take those. I took some night classes when I was still in high school.

[440561]

Cheers guys, there is a studio which is near that Im looking into. Chances are I would just be a tea boy though!

[Neoteric]

Yeah, I think it would be good to get a degree in sound engineering or some sort.

[Moseph]

Cheers guys, there is a studio which is near that Im looking into. Chances are I would just be a tea boy though!

Gotta start somewhere. So long as you stay motivated, interested, and persistant, they'll hopefully start teaching some stuff.

[440561]

Well I sent them a very polite email, saying that I wouldn't mind if it was only sitting in watching and they sent back this message (exactly as it was written):there are no work experience places available, sorry

That was it...

[Moseph]

The other option would be to work for a venue/studio for free, and be "paid" by the knowledge they share with you.

If you stick to it and become a trusted assistant, you might eventually get paid some actual money.

The big thing is that you want to eventually make money from this, but know nothing about the craft. That's why I initially suggested the apprenticeship job.

If nobody will have you, the next best thing would be to invest in the home setup like you wanted, but start small and learn it independently very well before you offer your services to others for a fee. This will probably be a good 2-3 years of effort to make sure you understand everything well and can produce good results (if you're a fast learner).