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&amlă¤
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