Sound Engineering A Beginners Guide

There are many components need to record sound and produce sound effects so that an audience can hear the performers and backing music. Label the equipment below and draw lines showing how it is connected up.

Sound Engineering A Beginners Guide

Now you have learnt how the various parts of a sound system have been connected the next step is to think about a cue sheet. Cue Sheet You cue sheet is often a copy of the script. While the actors have to learn their lines and follow the directors instructions your job as sound engineer will be to look at the script and decide: 1. Which sound effect you will use and when (in discussion with the director) 2. Which people need microphones (in discussion with the director/conductor) 3. When microphones need to be switched on and off (in discussion with the director/conductor) 4. If people need to swap microphones (let the deputy stage manager know) Now look at the following scene and think about: Are microphones need? When do the microphones need to be on and off? What sound effects do you need? When in the scene will it be played? Would any music enhance the scene? Any other notes you feel you would need to accurately perform your role during a live performance.