Teaching old and new dogs new tricks – challenges in adjusting to the digital audio paradigm shift in live event audio

This paper examines the impact of digital technology on the live sound sector and the educational and developmental challenges posed to sound systems technicians and engineers. The responses of a group of leading industry Audio operatives (n30) via an online questionnaire, outline the importance of understanding developing digital technologies. Findings also suggest that a more streamlined approach to the integration of industry and traditional providers of education could be a way to progress contemporary, innovative provision.