Mixing a Musical: Broadway Theatrical Sound Techniques [Paperback]

Mixing a Musical: Broadway Theatrical Sound Techniques, Second Edition pulls the curtain back on one of the least understood careers in live theatre: the role and responsibilities of the sound technician.

This comprehensive book encompasses every position from shop crew labor to assistant designer to sound board operator and everything in between. 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 to mix live theatre shows from the basics of equipment and set ups, using sound levels to creating atmosphere, emotion and tension to ensure a first rate performance every time.

This new edition gives special attention to mixing techniques and practices. And, special features of the book include interviews with some of todays most successful mixers and designers.

Dedication  Introduction  PART I  THE CAREER PATH  Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to be a Theatrical Mixer  Chapter 2: History of Theatrical Sound  Chapter 3: Different Positions in Theatrical Sound  Chapter 4: Different Levels of Theatrical Sound  PART II  THE PREP  Chapter 5: Design Teams Job  Chapter 6: Mixers Job  Chapter 7: The Shop  Chapter 8: Build Schedule  Chapter 9: Build Techniques  PART III  THE TAKE-IN OR LOAD-IN  Chapter 10: Design Teams Job  Chapter 11: Mixers Job   Chapter 12: Unions  Chapter 13: The Schedule  PART IV - TECH  Chapter 14: Tony Meola on Mixing  Chapter 15: Design Teams Job   Chapter 16: Mixers Job   Chapter 17: A2s Job (Micing Techniques)  Chapter 18: Troubleshooting  Chapter 19: Mixing the Musical&aml#ˆ