8 Live and Theater Sound
Careers in Live Sound
Front of House (FOH) Engineer: Responsible for mixing the sound that the audience hears at a concert, theatrical play, or musical. This can include choosing mics, dialing in equalization, adding reverb or delay (sometimes to match musical cues), as well as diagnosing problems such as feedback. Also responsible for monitoring safe listening levels (SoundGirls.org).
Monitors/Monitor Engineering: The monitor engineer mixes sound heard by the band on stage. If the drummer needs to hear the guitar in her monitor, she will let the monitor engineer know. During a show, this can be communicated with hand signals. The monitor engineer also makes sure to “ring out” the system so that microphones do not ...
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