Basic Live Sound Reinforcement

Welcome

Welcome to the companion website for Basic Live Sound Reinforcement: A Practical Guide to Starting Live Audio, by Raven Biederman and Penny Pattison! With their combined years of teaching and writing experience, the authors provide you with a thorough foundation of the theoretical and the practical, offering more advanced beginners a complete overview of the industry, the gear, and the art of mixing, while making sure to remain accessible to those just starting out.

What you will find on this website:

Resources

Two bonus chapters, a glossary of audio terms, an extended table of contents, and a printable venue inspection checklist

Weblinks

Annotated web links covering topics from professional associations and live audio forums to calculators, tools, and troubleshooting guides

Flashcards

Interactive flashcards to help you test yourself on key live audio terminology