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9780879306991

The Live Sound Manual Getting Great Sound at Every Gig

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  • ISBN13:

    9780879306991

  • ISBN10:

    0879306998

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-03-01
  • Publisher: Backbeat

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Summary

From faders to frequencies, microphones to mixing, pink noise to polarity, this is the all-inclusive manual for creating the finest sound for live performances. It applies to the entire range of stage performers and their equipment - solo acoustic guitar and vocal, full-scale band requiring complex amplification, or electronica DJ working multiple turntables. Every aspect of live sound is covered, including: analyzing venue needs, acquiring and managing the ideal sound system, setting up and testing equipment, understanding and applying the theories of acoustics, maintenance, trouble-shooting, and much more. Also features a 15,000-word technical glossary.

Table of Contents

Introduction: about live sound and PA 4(7)
Signal sources
11(22)
microphones, DI boxes, splitters, DJ decks
the mixer
33(21)
front-of-house and monitor desks - controls, connections
the FX rack
54(12)
outboard EQ and FX - compressors, limiters, reverb
the drive rack
66(25)
house eq, crossovers, delay tines, system controllers
power amps
91(25)
power delivery, amp class & rating, DC & RF fault protection
speakers
116(16)
drivers, horns, bins, cabs, components, watts, impedance
putting it together
132(14)
connectors, polarity, wiring and setting up the PA
soundcheck & showtime
146(13)
voicing the PA, EQing, getting a good FOH & monitor sound
troubleshooting & maintenance
159(20)
common (and uncommon) problems & fixes, and how to stay sane
electrical power & safety
179(13)
voltages around the world, and how not to get yourself killed
Appendix A: buying PA gear 192(10)
tips on what to look for (and avoid) when PA shopping
Appendix B: gigging & touring 202(8)
moving gear, dealing with bands/clients, security, legalities
Appendix C: sound & hearing 210(9)
the physics of sound, and how not to go deaf
Glossary: technical words & PA jargon 219(30)
Index 249

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