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Chapter 1 - Getting started
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Chapter 2 - We are family
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Chapter 3 - Ready to rock, but is your gear?
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Chapter 4 - Hello — Rehearsals and meetings
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Chapter 5 - Arranging the gigs
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Chapter 6 - The knowledge — Basics that you need to know
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Chapter 7 - Speakers and amps
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Chapter 8 - Microphones and DI boxes
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Chapter 9 - Monitoring
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Chapter 10 - EQ, dynamics and effects
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Chapter 11 - Mixing — Consoles and how they work
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Chapter 12 - Connections — Plugs, sockets and cables
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Chapter 13 - Lighting
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Chapter 14 - Arrival — The venue and setting up
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Chapter 15 - Testing one, two — The soundcheck
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Chapter 16 - Good evening — The show
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Chapter 17 - Goodnight — After the show
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Chapter 18 - There and back again — Transport and accommodation
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Real-life examples
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General glossary
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Theater glossary
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Index
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About the book
Publisher's Note: Transferred to Taylor & Francis as of 2012
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.
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.
Key Features
* Gain expert advise on key practical areas of the live music scene and what's involved in putting a show together
* Benefit from Wilkins' extensive industry experience
* Learn how to stage an event in any venue
* Gain expert advise on key practical areas of the live music scene and what's involved in putting a show together
* Benefit from Wilkins' extensive industry experience
* Learn how to stage an event in any venue
Details
ISBN
978-0-240-52044-5
Language
English
Published
2007
Copyright
Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Imprint
Focal Press