Chapter 2 Overview of the Live Sound Industry - Basic Live Sound Reinforcement [Book]

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Overview of the Live Sound Industry

Live Sound Engineer: Crew Positions/Titles

Front of House (FOH) Engineer

Foldback/Monitor Engineer

Sound Tech/Audio Tech

Who Hires Live Sound Professionals?

Sound Companies

Small Sound Companies

Midsize Sound Companies

Large Sound Companies

Sound Company Focus

Freelance Self-Employment

Self-Employment as a Small Business Owner

Limitations/Compensations and Rewards and Drawbacks

Live sound engineers are trade professionals skilled in the handling, maintenance, and operation of audio equipment designed for sound enhancement and redistribution. But there is a wide variety of tasks that fall under this umbrella and ...

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