Just kidding!
Live sound doesn't have to be scary. It's exhilarating. It's where I learned the ropes and worked with some of the biggest acts in Iceland, many of whom you probably don't know but were amazing to work with!
One day I'll tell you the story of the band Cliff Clavin, whose drummer went on to become the drummer in Of Monsters and Men (check out his incredibly elaborate drum beat here).
Or the time I met the bass player in Incubus backstage helping him sort through his cables. Or when the singer in Agent Fresco knocked down both drum overheads while spinning screaming across the stage.
Live sound gave me some stories indeed...some fun, some frightening.
Today however, I want to hand the reins over to my editor James today to talk about his new book, Great Live Sound).
Take it away my friend!
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There was a time when I was completely intimidated about running live sound.
In fact, I’ve been afraid of simply turning on the sound system, anxious with the thought that feedback would rip through the system and damage the loudspeakers (or my fragile ego).
Maybe you can relate.
After several years of trial and error (mostly a LOT of error), I finally discovered the live sound tips and information that put me at ease behind the mixing console. I could finally show up to a gig with confidence after learning some of the important fundamentals of audio and live mixing techniques. That’s a great feeling!
As more time went by, people began asking me to teach them about live sound and how to get better at mixing. I even started designing sound systems and installing professional audio/video systems around the US.
(One of my big highlights was designing and building a live video camera system for Radiohead’s “Hail to the Thief” world tour!)
But even with all this experience, there was still one thing nagging me every time I tried to train a new client or sound tech on how to get great sound from their sound system…
There just weren’t that many great resources for the new sound tech that didn’t have a bunch of math formulas, physics theories, and industry jargon that makes most heads spin.
I loved the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook (considered the audio bible by many professionals), but it was just too dense with scientific details for the average live sound tech – especially an audio rookie.
So, I set out to create the resource I wish I had when I first started running live sound.
And now it is finally available.
I case you missed the announcement earlier this week, Great Live Sound – a practical guide for every sound tech is now available in paperback on Amazon for only $16.99.
However, this week you can get the complete guide for free when you sign up for the Live Sound Basics video training course.
You can find out all about the training course and free bonus downloads here.
Just be sure sign up ASAP, because the free book offer ends Friday, November 1st at midnight.
(There’s a no-fuss money-back guarantee too, so there’s no reason not to check it out.)
Who is this for?
Good question.
If you’re an experienced sound tech who’s happy with your live sound mix and know pretty much everything this is to know about audio, then you don’t need this.
But, if you’ve ever wondered what all that gear in your sound system actually does, and you want to know how to get great sound from it, then this is a perfect place to start your live sound journey.
The two-part video course gets you primed and ready to go, then you can dig into the extensive ebooks and training guides that are included to take your knowledge to the next level. It’s the perfect combo to learn what it takes to be great at live sound and lock it in so you can get the great sound you (and your clients) want to enjoy.
I'll share my 20+ years of experience designing, installing, and operating live sound systems. You’ll get to learn from a pro who’s worked in the trenches and taught thousands of new sound techs what it takes to become a live sound engineer.
Be sure to check out Live Sound Basics here and lock in your free bonuses before they are gone.
-James
P.S.
If you’ve ever wanted to be a professional live sound engineer, or if you simply want to feel more confident behind the mixing console, then you owe it to yourself to check out Live Sound Basics and the amazing training resources included in this course.
In fact, Nathan Lively from SoundDesignLive said this about Live Sound Basics:
“If you are brand new to live sound, this is perfect. It covers a lot of the stuff I paid $36,000 to learn in college.”
Fortunately, the Live Sound Basics training course doesn’t cost $36,000. In fact, you can get most of that knowledge for a 99.7% discount when you take advantage of the videos and training guides included in this course.
Here's the link again. Join before the bonuses and discount go away!
www.LiveSoundBasics.net
