ABSTRACT

When mixing a live show, for the first time or hundredth time, there are countless things running through your mind, foremost- this is live and you have to get it right!

Whether you are working on Broadway, in a regional theatre or on the school production, having an understanding of the equipment, set up, and how sound behaves is crucial to the success of your show's performance.

In this guide to live sound mixing for theatre, Shannon Slaton shares his expert knowledge and proven, effective techniques acquired from years of experience working on Broadway shows.

Written in a clear and easy to read style, and illustrated with real world examples of personal experience and professional interviews, Slaton shows you how how to mix live theatre shows from the basics of equipment, set ups, and using sound levels to creating atmosphere, emotion and tension to ensure a first rate performance every time.

part |2 pages

PART I THE CAREER PATH

chapter 2|8 pages

HISTORY OF THEATRICAL SOUND

chapter 3|24 pages

DIFFERENT POSITIONS IN THEATRICAL SOUND

chapter 4|14 pages

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF THEATRICAL SOUND

part |2 pages

PART II THE PREP

chapter 5|10 pages

DESIGN TEAM’S JOB

chapter 6|4 pages

MIXER’S JOB

chapter 7|12 pages

THE SHOP

chapter 8|12 pages

BUILD SCHEDULE

chapter 9|32 pages

BUILD TECHNIQUES

part |4 pages

PART III THE TAKE-IN OR LOAD-IN

chapter 10|4 pages

DESIGN TEAM’S JOB

chapter 11|4 pages

MIXER’S JOB

chapter 12|12 pages

UNIONS

chapter 13|4 pages

THE SCHEDULE

part |2 pages

PART IV TECH

chapter 14|4 pages

DESIGN TEAM’S JOB

chapter 15|16 pages

MIXER’S JOB

chapter 16|6 pages

A2’S JOB (MIC’ING TECHNIQUES)

chapter 17|10 pages

MIXING THE MUSICAL