ABSTRACT

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 today’s most successful mixers and designers.

part 1|56 pages

The Career Path

chapter 2|8 pages

History of Theatrical Sound

chapter 3|24 pages

Different Positions in Theatrical Sound

chapter 4|14 pages

Different Levels of Theatrical Sound

part 2|76 pages

The Prep

chapter 5|10 pages

Design Team’s Job

chapter 6|4 pages

Mixer’s Job

chapter 7|14 pages

The Shop

chapter 8|12 pages

Build Schedule

chapter 9|34 pages

Build Techniques

part 3|28 pages

The Take-In or Load-In

chapter 10|4 pages

Design Team’s Job

chapter 11|4 pages

Mixer’s Job

chapter 12|12 pages

Unions

chapter 13|4 pages

The Schedule

part 4|116 pages

Tech

chapter 14|4 pages

Tony Meola on Mixing

chapter 15|4 pages

Design Team’s Job

chapter 16|16 pages

Mixer’s Job

chapter 17|6 pages

A2’s Job (Mic’ing Techniques)

chapter 18|28 pages

Troubleshooting

chapter 19|10 pages

Mixing the Musical

chapter 20|8 pages

My Advice to Mixers

chapter 21|30 pages

Tips from the Pros

chapter 22|8 pages

Suggested Projects for Mixers

chapter |2 pages

Epilogue