Soundcheck

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Cavern Club
, Liverpool in 2006

A soundcheck is the preparation that takes place before a

stage monitor systems are producing clear sound, are set at the proper volume, and have the correct mix and equalization (the latter step using the mixing console). When applied to microphones
exclusively, it is more commonly (and appropriately) called a mic check.

Sound checks are especially important for rock music shows and other performances that rely heavily on sound reinforcement systems.

Processes

Soundcheck, Kolosseum Lübeck, 9 March 2018
monitor volume up
Audio engineer at front of house
position

Soundchecks are usually conducted prior to audience entry to the venue. The soundcheck may start with the rhythm section, and then go on to the melody section and vocalists.

sound crew, the performers leave the stage and the audience is admitted. Since the acoustics
of a venue often change somewhat once it is filled with audience members, the sound engineer often has to make minor modifications to the sound system settings and levels once the audience is there.

If there is more than one artist performing, soundchecks can be more complicated.[2]

References

  1. ISBN 0-240-80364-7
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  2. ISBN 1-58115-275-2
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