By
John Vasey, John Vasey has worked on the production of many touring concerts for nearly twenty years. Working both for independent production companies
and as sound engineer for major acts, he has toured the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. He is the
author of Concert Sound and Lighting Systems 2e (Focal Press) and lives in Australia
Description
Concert Sound and Lighting Systems provides comprehensive coverage of equipment and setup procedures for touring concert systems. The
new edition will cover the new equipment now available and discuss other venues where the skills and technology are being used.
This
new edition incorporates the continuing developments in concert sound and lighting systems maintaining the premise that the reader has
had no previous experience. The practical how-to illustrations teach the reader about the equipment, and this thoroughly updated edition
will include new equipment such as radio microphones, in-ear monitoring, digital audio products and digital lighting products. The author
also discusses new venues outside the
traditional concert touring environment and applies the skills and technology to such diverse
events as product launches, theatrical arena spectaculars and outdoor stadium productions. In addition to an introductory section on
touring concerts, there are sections on sound systems and lighting systems and an explanation of how all the parts fit together to create
a professional, safe, efficient show.
Audience:
Musicians/band managers, sound engineers, lighting technicians, concert producers, music producers, theatre tech people specializing in these areas
