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Sound
What the Sound Designer
will need from you, the hirer
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The sound design/operator's task is
often one of the hardest, as it can deal with a great deal of
unpredictability! If a show uses microphones of any sort during a
performance, the response to the listener can vary drastically between
an empty auditorium (as during a set-up) and even a half-full theatre.
For this reason, a good sound operator is worth his/her
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A sound designer/operator should:
- Be able to work safely at heights, from extension
ladders, A-frame ladders and scaffold tower.
- Be conversant with the correct hanging methods
permissable for microphones/speakers.
- Be able to operate with confidence the house
sound desk and amplifier/effects rack.
- Know how to cable and fit microphones on stage
and patch back to the control room and desk.
- Be conversant with the different types of
microphone and their appropriate use for vocal or instrumental
situations.
- Be able to properly fit and balance individual
radio mics to performaers and advise them of the correct positioning
for maximum effect. *
- Know how to calculate speaker loading and ratings
of amplifiers etc to avoid over-driving and damage to the system.
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Whilst not essential, it is recommended
that all technical crew who may at any time work events/shows involving
children be registered with WCC as an official chaperone under the CPS
guidance. This will not mean that crew would be expected to carry out
chaperone duties during a performance, BUT would allow them to take over
temporary responsibility for minors during times where it is inadvisable
or impractical for chaperones to accompany children on to stage.
* In the case of sound engineers who need to
fit radio mics to minors, a CPS chaperone registration is HIGHLY
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What the Sound
Designer will need from you
To allow the planning and set-up of the sound system
in preparation for your show, the sound guys will need the following:
- A full script in advance if appropriate, or a
detailed running order of items/songs/dance numbers.
- Quality copies of all music to be used for
musical/variety/dance shows.
(These should be either on a CD or MD that you have prepared, or the
original recordings on CD if possible so that they may be
transferred to CD or MD for the show).
- Details of any changes to any musical tracks
including cuts, additions etc.
- Information on any sound effects that need to be
sourced.
- A statement of what microphones will be needed
for use (radio or cabled).
- If multiple radio mics are to be used, a mic plot
showing ALL characters that will need micing at various times.
- If a band is to form part of the show, how many
musicians are involved and exactly what instruments will be brought
in?
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