Coming soon
Drums in Ya Face
Go deeper into the drum mix and the decisions behind a sound that hits.
SME LIVE SOUND ACADEMY
Stop guessing at the console.
Start understanding your sound.
For aspiring live sound engineers ready to understand what happens between the microphone and the speakers. Build your foundation with Signal Flow Fundamentals—and receive complete access to Patch or Panic Beta as a special thank-you bonus, at no additional cost.
LAUNCH COUNTDOWN
Launch Day Is
Approaching
Launch begins October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern. Launch week: October 22–25.
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS IN
—DAYS
—HOURS
—MINUTES
—SECONDS
October 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM Eastern
Build your foundation. Take your next step at the mixer.
BUILT FOR YOUR NEXT STEP
If people count on you for sound, start here.
Serving on the church audio team? Learning your first console? Setting up sound for your own band? When people count on you for sound, knowing what to check next matters.
You don’t need to learn every console at once. Start with the signal path, input gain, and the channel strip—then use that foundation to make more intentional decisions at the mixer.
Trace the Signal Path
Follow audio from its source through the console to its destination. Build a clearer picture of where the signal goes and what to check along the way.
Set Gain With Purpose
Understand input level, headroom, and clipping so you can set gain with purpose rather than chasing the fader.
Understand the Channel Strip
Connect each part of the channel strip to its job, then approach your next adjustment with a reason behind it.
SIGNAL FLOW ARCHITECTURE
The Fundamentals
Curriculum
Three focused modules. Practical lessons, exercises, and knowledge checks to help you connect the controls to what you hear.
MODULE 01
Signal Flow Fundamentals
Follow audio from source to destination. Understand how the signal moves through a live sound system and where routing decisions send it.
Source, path, and destination
Routing and sends
Practical signal-tracing exercises
MODULE 02
Input Gain and Preamps
Understand preamp gain, input level, headroom, and clipping. Build a more intentional starting point for the rest of your mix.
Input level and preamp gain
Headroom and clipping
Practice making purposeful gain decisions
MODULE 03
Channel Strip Anatomy
Learn the jobs of the channel controls and how processing, faders, and routing fit into the signal path.
The job of each channel control
Processing, faders, and routing
Connect controls to the signal path
INTERACTIVE GAME
Patch or Panic BETA
Put the lessons into practice with Patch or Panic Beta: 85 real-world routing challenges to test your signal-flow knowledge. Learn the route, patch it in the game, check what you misunderstood, and try again.
Think you know where the signal goes? Use hints when you need them, learn from the feedback, and give the next challenge a try.
Build a route. Check your work. Learn from the feedback.
YOUR ENROLLMENT THANK-YOU BONUS
Features, questions, and gameplay are still being refined. You may encounter bugs.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet Jason Jet
I’m Jason Jet, and I built this mini-course to make the fundamentals of live sound easier to understand.
We’ll break down what the signal is doing, why the controls matter, and how to approach your next move with more intention. Start with understanding. Build through practice.
Clear explanations for beginners
Practical exercises to connect the concepts
A focused foundation for continued learning
JASON JET // HEAD INSTRUCTOR
LIVE AUDIO ENGINEER
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP
Ready to make the mixer make sense?
One payment. A clear starting point at the mixer. Enroll in Signal Flow Fundamentals for $97 one time and receive complete access to Patch or Panic Beta as a special thank-you bonus. Learn the route in the lesson, patch it in the game, and put your understanding to work.
PRIMARY SYLLABUS
Signal Flow Fundamentals — $97
A focused beginner mini-course covering signal flow, input gain, and the channel strip—with practical lessons, exercises, and knowledge checks.
Module 1: Signal Flow Fundamentals
Module 2: Input Gain and Preamps
Module 3: Channel Strip Anatomy
$97 one-time payment. Includes all 3 modules and the Patch or Panic Beta thank-you bonus. Launches October 22 at noon Eastern.
SPECIAL THANK-YOU BONUS
Your Bonus: Patch or Panic Beta
As a special thank-you for enrolling in Signal Flow Fundamentals, receive complete access to Patch or Panic Beta at no additional cost. Turn the lessons into practice with 85 real-world routing challenges.
85 real-world routing challenges
Practice the routes from your lessons
Beta access included at no additional cost
Included as a thank-you with your $97 course enrollment. Beta features and gameplay are still being refined.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN LIVE SOUND
Upcoming course drops
on the way!
Start with the fundamentals. Then keep building your skills with focused training for the console, the stage, and the mix.
Coming soon
DiGiCoWorld Pt. 1
Get to know the DiGiCo workflow and build your confidence navigating the console.
Coming soon
Monitor World
Explore the world of stage monitoring and the mixes performers depend on.
More training. More ways to grow.
Livestream courses coming soon
Practical training for taking your sound from the room to the stream. Course details and release dates are on the way.
These upcoming courses are sold separately and are not included with your $97 Signal Flow Fundamentals enrollment. Your enrollment includes the course and Patch or Panic Beta as a thank-you bonus. Release dates and pricing for future courses will be announced.
LAUNCH SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESS
Your Questions
Answered
A clear first step for beginners. Here’s what to know before you join.
Is this mini-course beginner-friendly?
Yes. It’s designed for church audio volunteers, aspiring live sound engineers, musicians, and new PA operators who want a clearer foundation. Start with signal flow, input gain, and the channel strip, then put the concepts into practice.
What will I learn in the course?
The three modules are Signal Flow Fundamentals, Input Gain and Preamps, and Channel Strip Anatomy. You’ll work through practical lessons, exercises, and knowledge checks to build your understanding.
When does the course launch?
Launch begins October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern. Launch week runs October 22–25. The countdown shows the time until enrollment opens.
How much does it cost to get started?
Signal Flow Fundamentals costs $97 one time. Your enrollment includes all 3 modules and complete access to Patch or Panic Beta as a special thank-you bonus, at no additional cost. There is no recurring subscription. Future courses are sold separately.
Will this teach me everything about live sound?
This mini-course focuses on signal flow, input gain, and the channel strip. It builds a foundation for further practice and learning; it does not cover every part of live sound or replace hands-on experience.
Are future courses included?
No. Your $97 enrollment includes Signal Flow Fundamentals and the Patch or Panic Beta thank-you bonus. Future courses—including the upcoming course drops—are sold separately. Release dates and pricing will be announced.
