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• Intro to Live Sound & Event Audio - July 15th

  • When
    Wednesday, July 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Introduction to Live Sound & Event Audio

  https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6717939
  

  
  

  DATE: Wednesday July 15th, 2026

  TIME: 6-9pm

  COST: $65 plus HST

  Ever wondered what happens behind the mixing console at presentations, conferences, concerts, festivals, and live events?

  This hands-on introduction to live sound will teach you the practical skills needed to set up, operate, and troubleshoot a professional audio system. Instead of spending hours watching online tutorials, you'll work directly with real equipment in a live venue environment, learning the fundamentals of sound reinforcement through guided, hands-on experience.

  Whether you're organizing community events, managing a band, producing conferences, hosting performances, or simply interested in audio technology, this course will give you the confidence to understand and operate a live sound system.

  Hands-On Learning Topics Include:

  Setting up a live sound system
  

  • Types of microphones and polar patterns
  • Signal flow and audio routing
  • Tuning monitors to reduce and prevent feedback
  • Audio processors and how they work
  • Compressors, equalizers, and dynamics control
  • Audio effects and their practical applications
  • Basic troubleshooting techniques
  • Best practices for live event audio

  Participants will work directly with professional sound equipment in the Sydenham Campus Auditorium, gaining real-world experience in a supportive learning environment.

  Who Should Attend?

  • Musicians and performers
  • Event organizers and festival volunteers
  • Conference and meeting planners
  • Community organizations and non-profits
  • Anyone interested in audio production

  What to Bring

  • Notebook and/or laptop

  No previous experience required.
  No Grey Bruce Makers membership required.

  Learn the tools, techniques, and confidence needed to make your next event sound great.

  
  

  About Your Instructor

  Isaac Kingshott is an accomplished live and studio sound engineer, producer, and audio technician from Owen Sound. A graduate of Fanshawe College's Audio Production and Engineering program, Isaac has worked with artists and industry professionals including The Stampeders, The Gordon Lightfoot Band, and former Sony Music Senior Vice President Mike Roth. His teaching style is hands-on, practical, and focused on helping participants build confidence through real-world experience.

  
  

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• PRINT & FRAME Large Format Printing w/ Ed Matthews July 18th

  • When
    Saturday, July 18, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8

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  ️ Large Format Printing Made Easy

  https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6599702

  Cost: $75 (includes instruction, one 16"×20" print, and frame)
  

  Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 — 1:00–4:00 PM
  Workshop: Marketing Lab
  Maximum Participants: 6

  Course Description

  Want to turn your photos into stunning, gallery-worthy prints? This hands-on workshop teaches you how to use GBM’s 44" HP DesignJet Z6DR large format printer to create beautiful, high-quality posters, technical drawings, or wall art. No photography background required — just basic computer skills and a great image on a USB stick.

  Whether you're printing for your home, business, or a creative project, this workshop will guide you through every step of the process — from paper loading to trimming and framing. You’ll leave with a professionally printed and framed 16"x20" image you created yourself.

  Key Learnings

  • Basic operation of the HP Z6DR printer via the control panel

  • How to load both roll-fed and sheet-fed paper

  • Use of HP Click software to send, size, and align your prints

  • Understanding print borders, sizing, and layout

  • Safe trimming and finishing of prints

  • Introduction to basic colour systems and ICC Profiles

  • Overview of paper types and their effect on print quality

  ✅ Prerequisites

  Basic computer skills required.
  No photography or graphic design experience necessary.

  What to Wear

  • Comfortable indoor attire

  • Closed-toe shoes recommended

  What to Bring

  • USB stick with at least one high-resolution image

  • Optional: additional photos for review

  • All materials provided, including frame and print paper

  Participants are encouraged to send their image ahead of time to:
  ed@edmatphoto.com

  ‍ About Your Instructor

  

  Edward Matthews is a retired professional photographer and former engineer with a passion for precision, creativity, and sharing knowledge. His technical background includes work with Texas Instruments, Dell, OnStar, and MetaSolv, followed by formal photography studies at Austin Community College.

  Ed has worked across multiple photography genres — from portraits and real estate to sports and landscapes — and now calls Lake Charles, Ontario home. At GBM, he combines his engineering mindset and photographic artistry to help members get the most out of the Marketing Lab’s powerful printing tools.

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• Intro to Live Sound & Event Audio - July 22nd

  • When
    Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1130 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  
  

  Introduction to Live Sound & Event Audio

  https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6718778
  

  
  

  DATE: Wednesday July 22nd, 2026

  TIME: 6-9pm

  COST: $65 plus HST

  Ever wondered what happens behind the mixing console at presentations, conferences, concerts, festivals, and live events?

  This hands-on introduction to live sound will teach you the practical skills needed to set up, operate, and troubleshoot a professional audio system. Instead of spending hours watching online tutorials, you'll work directly with real equipment in a live venue environment, learning the fundamentals of sound reinforcement through guided, hands-on experience.

  Whether you're organizing community events, managing a band, producing conferences, hosting performances, or simply interested in audio technology, this course will give you the confidence to understand and operate a live sound system.

  Hands-On Learning Topics Include:

  Setting up a live sound system
  

  • Types of microphones and polar patterns
  • Signal flow and audio routing
  • Tuning monitors to reduce and prevent feedback
  • Audio processors and how they work
  • Compressors, equalizers, and dynamics control
  • Audio effects and their practical applications
  • Basic troubleshooting techniques
  • Best practices for live event audio

  Participants will work directly with professional sound equipment in the Sydenham Campus Auditorium, gaining real-world experience in a supportive learning environment.

  Who Should Attend?

  • Musicians and performers
  • Event organizers and festival volunteers
  • Conference and meeting planners
  • Community organizations and non-profits
  • Anyone interested in audio production

  What to Bring

  • Notebook and/or laptop

  No previous experience required.
  No Grey Bruce Makers membership required.

  Learn the tools, techniques, and confidence needed to make your next event sound great.

  
  

  About Your Instructor

  

  Isaac Kingshott is an accomplished live and studio sound engineer, producer, and audio technician from Owen Sound. A graduate of Fanshawe College's Audio Production and Engineering program, Isaac has worked with artists and industry professionals including The Stampeders, The Gordon Lightfoot Band, and former Sony Music Senior Vice President Mike Roth. His teaching style is hands-on, practical, and focused on helping participants build confidence through real-world experience.

  
  

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