The Art and Technique of Theatre Sound (2 Rev ed)

"John Leonard is one of the most prolific sound designers working on both sides of the Atlantic" - Entertainment Design. "The core book a wonderful and comprehensive overview" - Director of Sound, North Carolina School of Arts. "Excellent. Concise but thorough" - John Bracewell (US sound author).

Sound practitioner John Leonard gives a thorough view of the sound design process from the creative process to the reality of taking the design to the theatre and the technical tools needed for the job.

It offers a complete treatment that will appeal to students on sound design courses as well as beginner practitioners needing an on-the-job guide.

Contents are: Section one: the creative process, script analysis, co-operation and interaction, development of the design, sound design in performance, creating and recording sound effects, editing speech and music, and case studies.

Section Two provides the technical information: theatre types, working outdorros, baseic sound theory, equipment, microphones, relay devices, mixing desks, amplifiers, loudspeakers, effects devices, cueing and communication, setting up system, wireless microphones, MIDI and Show Control and more. This is a complete handbook on the subject, uniquely incorporating both the creative process and the technology and reflecting current practice.