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Head Case – Microphone Placement for Theatre. Need to know how to attach a mic to an actor’s head and conceal it from public view? Read on.
Dec 2006 Issue

Speaker of the House – Need help in finding the right speaker? First, you need to get the scoop on the various types and which may be right for your theatre.
March 2007 Issue

Analyzing Acoustics Acoustics is a complex science, requiring the study of math and physics, as well as knowledge of construction techniques and materials. Often the first stumbling block in discussing the topic is vocabulary. In discovering the vocabulary, we will also discuss a few common problems and provide a little direction to rectify some common acoustic issues.
July 2007 Issue

Multiple Perspectives, (Hopefully) One Sound How the band, the actors and “me”all fit together in performance… I sit behind a console and mix a show. That’s my reality, but what about the actor’s show? What show are they hearing? Then there’s the band or orchestra. Is there another show happening in the pit?
November 2007 Issue

Thinking About the Boxes Sound design is a wide field of disciplines ranging from sound effects and soundscape creation, to system design and implementation, to specification of communications equipment. The sound designers scope and range of responsibility can be radically different from one production to an-other. Determining the scope of the design is often the first step in deciding what areas to focus one’s energy.
November 2008 Issue