Mixing a Musical: Broadway Theatrical Sound Techniques, second edition, from Focal Press pulls the curtain back on one of the least understood careers in live theatre: the role and responsibilities of the sound technician. This new edition gives special attention to mixing techniques and practices. And, special features of the book include interviews with some of today's most successful mixers and designers.
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.
- 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 Team’s Job
- Chapter 6: Mixer’s Job
- Chapter 7: The Shop
- Chapter 8: Build Schedule
- Chapter 9: Build Techniques
- PART III – THE TAKE-IN OR LOAD-IN
- Chapter 10: Design Team’s Job
- Chapter 11: Mixer’s Job
- Chapter 12: Unions
- Chapter 13: The Schedule
- PART IV - TECH
- Chapter 14: Tony Meola on Mixing
- Chapter 15: Design Team’s Job
- Chapter 16: Mixer’s Job
- Chapter 17: A2’s Job (Mic’ing Techniques)
- Chapter 18: Troubleshooting
- Chapter 19: Mixing the Musical
- Chapter 20: My Advice to Mixers
- Chapter 21: Tips from the Pros
- Chapter 22: Suggested Projects for Mixers
- Epilogue
- Index
