The SOS guide to live sound optimizing your band's live-performance audio

If you've ever handled live sound, you know the recipe for creating quality live sound requires many steps. Your list of ingredients, shall we say, requires an understanding of sound and how it behaves, the know-how to effectively use a sound system), and the knowledge to choose and use your ge...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: White, Paul
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA Focal Press 2015
Series:Sound On Sound Presents
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Drivers and loudspeakers
  • 2. Practical PA systems
  • 3. Live-sound monitoring options
  • 4. Audio mixers
  • 5. Microphones
  • 6. DI boxes
  • 7. Other PA components
  • 8. Equalisers and effects
  • 9. Managing the backline
  • 10. Radio microphones and guitar systems
  • 11. Microphone choice and placement
  • 12. The role of the mix engineer
  • 13. The technical stuff