Gerry Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yes, I have done a search but the books on sound section seems a bit out of date.Just got into mixing live sound.Have played pre recorded sound in theatres for many years.The group/ small choir I will be mixing for uses backing tracks and 3 or 4 microphones.I know how to connect mikes/mixer/amp/speakers but need advice on whether, for example, its best to boost the part of the signal you want or cut the part you don't want?Do I need reverb? How do I avoid "popping" ?, how do I reduce feedback? How do I position the mikes? etc etc.So I'm looking for a book or an online source of reading material.CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanHerbert Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Try http://www.soundcraft.com/support/gtm_booklet.aspx for a start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatXel Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I read that one, but nothing extra there, altough it's great starters guide ! I think it's mainly meant on wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hi Gerry,it's been around for quite a while but for the sort of questions you're asking you could do worse than Duncan Fry's "Mixing Live Sound". not too much physics and maths, but quite a lot about what the various bits of kit do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Some Bloke Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 My initial thoughts when reading the title "a book on mixing sound" was that it was a bit like "a dance routine about how to fly an aeroplane". The best tool for mixing sound is a pair of ears. :P Apologies for being somewhat facetious: I do understand really! I'm sure a well-written book would give you some ideas to try out. Good luck in finding the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 I'm sure a well-written book would give you some ideas to try out. Good luck in finding the right one.Without spending lots of money on lots of books, which one is the "right one" ?CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkgate Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I've always found Paul White's little books useful, they are fairly basic as the title suggests, but do cover a lot and are easy to read. Basic Live Sound Some of his other books on AmazonWorth taking a look at and they are not going to break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Gerry; there are quite a few free sources on the web, particularly manufacturers sites such as the aforementioned Soundcraft one. Tutorials can be read at http://audio.tutsplus.com/category/tutorials/ and even Wikipedia has some interesting external links at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_sound_mixing. Why pay when most of it is free? The specific questions you ask are all dependant on many other factors that only you and experience can answer. Oh, and unlike me, do read your mixers user manual, they tell me it helps. JSB is right, play with the kit, rehearse with it and get the choirmaster to help get the sound they want. Unless the choristers are mic trained pros you will have more trouble with that one aspect than anything else technical. The challenges can however be real fun and very rewarding, just enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw44 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I think theres a market out there for a good up to date live sound book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyP1955 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 http://srforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/...255/#msg_272351 http://www.padrick.net/LiveSound/Mixing.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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