For those of you that do your own live sound and are good at it, is there a resource (web videos/tutorials or book) that you used to understand the basics and get good at it? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook is a good resource:
The Sound Reinforcement Handbook: Davis, Gary, Jones, Ralph: 0073999009644: Amazon.com: Books
I have had pretty much a life long interest in audio and enjoy reading about related subjects. I went through a lot of old technical stuff offered by companies like JBL and EV.
JBL has either removed their old content or made it harder to find. The EV PA Bible is still available: ev_pabible-01-1979.pdf (electrovoice.com)
Here is a good article on Bass Arrays. I don't think he ever published the second article: A_Practical_Guide_To_Bass_Arrays.pdf (sounddesignlive.com)
Some of the big Speaker companies have published similar docs.
Once you get into it a ways, you may find this doc useful.
frequency wave length chart 2013.pdf (jdbsound.com)
There are plenty of YouTube tutorials on how to setup and tune PA systems.
Good Luck!
There is the handbook for Sound Engineers too. It delves more into the technology rather than simply audio production. https://www.amazon.ca/Handbook-Soun...ocphy=9001414&hvtargid=pla-450492938810&psc=1The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook is a good resource:
The Sound Reinforcement Handbook: Davis, Gary, Jones, Ralph: 0073999009644: Amazon.com: Books
I have had pretty much a life long interest in audio and enjoy reading about related subjects. I went through a lot of old technical stuff offered by companies like JBL and EV.
JBL has either removed their old content or made it harder to find. The EV PA Bible is still available: ev_pabible-01-1979.pdf (electrovoice.com)
Here is a good article on Bass Arrays. I don't think he ever published the second article: A_Practical_Guide_To_Bass_Arrays.pdf (sounddesignlive.com)
Some of the big Speaker companies have published similar docs.
Once you get into it a ways, you may find this doc useful.
frequency wave length chart 2013.pdf (jdbsound.com)
There are plenty of YouTube tutorials on how to setup and tune PA systems.
Good Luck!
Your absolute best bet ? Sign up to help with a quality local sound company. I am often looking for or to develop quality help as the ability to put a crew on site and be at another site is critical for me. With the right company, one that want's to develop a talent pool, you'll learn more in 3 gigs than any book, ever...
The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook is a good resource:
The Sound Reinforcement Handbook: Davis, Gary, Jones, Ralph: 0073999009644: Amazon.com: Books
I have had pretty much a life long interest in audio and enjoy reading about related subjects. I went through a lot of old technical stuff offered by companies like JBL and EV.
JBL has either removed their old content or made it harder to find. The EV PA Bible is still available: ev_pabible-01-1979.pdf (electrovoice.com)
Here is a good article on Bass Arrays. I don't think he ever published the second article: A_Practical_Guide_To_Bass_Arrays.pdf (sounddesignlive.com)
Some of the big Speaker companies have published similar docs.
Once you get into it a ways, you may find this doc useful.
frequency wave length chart 2013.pdf (jdbsound.com)
There are plenty of YouTube tutorials on how to setup and tune PA systems.
Good Luck!
I have one sitting on the floor next to me!!Now that you mention it, I think I have seen The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook mentioned around here before.
My biggest issue with live mixing is well-tuned snares played by drummers who don't know how to play quietly (used to touring or large stages, etc.) sometimes use inverted sticks - so they don't break them more often!Your best ally is to know how EQ works. Analyze your favourite recordings and listen to every instrument. Mix levels, EQ, compression, effects are all things to be aware of.
I have heard some great live mixes and some that sucked. Can you hear everything that is coming off the stage? I am always surprised with some mixes and you can't hear the snare for example.
Assuming you are relatively new to live mixing the sound check is where you can optimize the mix and minimize stuff like feedback. Be prepared to have soundcheck the first few songs which is always a nerve wrecking experience.
That's a beef I have with a lot of young drummers (and some oldsters, too) where they feel they have to be beating the snot out of the drums continually when they are playing. Dynamics are non-existent, as they are playing flat out all the time; A sound man's nightmare.We do need a "back off the kick drum" book or apprentice opportunities under a "less is more" kick drum micing Zen master
Hands on is the best but expect to be doing manual schlep work in the first 2 - 3 gigs.
Fired my last drummer for this. Great kid. Zero restraint.That's a beef I have with a lot of young drummers (and some oldsters, too) where they feel they have to be beating the snot out of the drums continually when they are playing. Dynamics are non-existent, as they are playing flat out all the time; A sound man's nightmare.