The Live Sound Manual
Getting Great Sound at Every Gig
Published on 1. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-87930-699-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hal Leonard Corporation
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87930-699-1 (9780879306991)
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Ben Duncan is internationally renowned for his extensive work in all spheres of high quality sound production, including numerous concert-sound equipment designs, patentable inventions, and prolific writing - more than 7,000 articles, reviews, and papers. Duncan is also author of High Performance Audio Power Amplifiers for Music Performance and Reproduction.