Book description
From the paperwork to the practical aspects, Access All Areas gives you an excellent insight into the live music and touring industry. Drawing on a vast range of real-world experiences Wilkins provides you with the key technical aspects of gigging and touring in an easily understood manner. Whether you are performing in a church, club or concert hall, Access All Areas has examples and suggestions to make the event run smoothly. Gain understanding of the terms and techniques involved in live music performance. Learn what the industry use as standard equipment as well as what it does and how to use it effectively from an industry expert. If you are backstage, in front of the mic or behind the sound booth this book needs to be in your toolbox for constant reference.
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Thanks and dedication
- 1 Getting started
- 2 We are family
- 3 Ready to rock, but is your gear?
- 4 Hello – Rehearsals and meetings
- 5 Arranging the gigs
- 6 The knowledge – Basics that you need to know
- 7 Speakers and amps
- 8 Microphones and DI boxes
- 9 Monitoring
- 10 EQ, dynamics and effects
- 11 Mixing – Consoles and how they work
- 12 Connections – Plugs, sockets and cables
- 13 Lighting
- 14 Arrival – The venue and setting up
- 15 Testing one, two –The soundcheck
- 16 Good evening – The show
- 17 Goodnight – After the show
- 18 There and back again – Transport and accommodation
- Real-life examples
- General glossary
- Theater glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: Access All Areas
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2012
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781136123337
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