1. Setting Up the Sound System
Starting the day with the big picture
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Choosing the right PA for the venue
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Unloading the trucks and load-in
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Audio rigging: Points
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Audio rigging: Motors and cables
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Audio rigging: Trusses
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Amplifier racks
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The best combination of analog and digital signal paths
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Audio rigging: Feeder and power
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Flying the PA speaker arrays
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Discussing the advantages of subwoofers and front-fill speakers
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Where's the best place to sit at the venue?
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2. The Onstage Monitor Mix
Monitor world: Setting up at the monitor engineer's position
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Preparing the wireless in-ear monitors for the band
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Scanning frequencies and configuring the RF antenna for wireless in-ear monitors
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Real-world example: Getting a basic monitor mix for different band members
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Line check overview: Making sure every line sounds as expected
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Sound check from the monitor position
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Monitor mix snapshots for the live performance
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Communicating with Geddy, Alex, and Neil during the show
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3. The Clockwork Angels Stage Tour
Guitar world: Getting the Alex Lifeson guitar sound
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Guitar world: Alex Lifeson's guitars
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Triggering offstage samples with MIDI pedals
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Alex Lifeson's stage position
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Placing microphones on Neil Peart's drums and the rotating riser
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Geddy Lee's stage position: Vocals, bass, and keyboards
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Bass world: Getting Geddy Lee's bass sound
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Using audience microphones to connect the band to their fans
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Getting a great isolated sound from the string section
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4. Front-of-House Sound
Turning on the PA for the first time
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Mixing live sound for front of house
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Achieving even sound coverage in a large arena and adjusting for pockets of frequency buildup
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Sound pressure level (SPL), loudness, and ear fatigue
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5. When the Band Hits the Stage
What does the monitor engineer do during the show?
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6. Load-out
Loading out of the venue
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Conclusion
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