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Sound Check is a simplified guide to what can be a tricky subject: getting good sound. Starting with an easy-to-understand explanation of the principles and physics of sound, Sound Check goes on to cover amplifiers, speaker hookup, matching speakers with amps, sound reinforcement, mixers, monitor systems, grounding, and more. Includes many diagrams, lots of illustrations, and a glossary of audio terms.

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Paperback: 104 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard (August 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 079353559X
ISBN-13: 978-0793535590
Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Intermediate Level Book., November 7, 1999

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I have run sound part-time for several years. This book is a great next step after learning the basics of running and setting up sound equipment. I found this book excellent for answering introductory & intermediate questions about such topics as impedence matching, selecting speaker enclosures, and how cables affect the system. I recommend reading this book before reading the Sound Reinforcement Handbook (Davis & Jones)--an excellent, comprehensive resource book.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Over simplified, November 9, 2000

By	JT Burke (Marion, OH) - See all my reviews

This book should only be read by the most novice of aspiring sound personele, at best. Some areas are terribly missleading and, at times, will leave out profound information that will simply get you in trouble. The saying, "I know just enough to be dangerous" is just the feeling I get from this book. It will leave the reader with a false self confidence of professional audio that, when given the opportunity, may land them in over thier heads or achieving undesirable results. For a quality start, check out Yamaha's Sound Reinforcement book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Beginners, November 6, 2001

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I really liked Sound Check because it's easy to understand, fun to read, and it answered all my "beginner" questions. I thought that I should start out at a higher level book, like Yamaha Guide to Sound Systems, but I was wrong. I'm an aerospace engineer, lawyer, and I ran an electronics manufacturing company, but Sound Check was the best starting point for me; I wish that I had this book many years ago. It would have saved me a lot of trouble. It is a practical book that I have recommended to all my employees who work with sound systems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
Information contained in the first few chapters is a very good explination of the principles of sound reinforcement. I would highly recommend it for beginners.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to doing live sound - not deeply technical or too long
I found this to be a good introduction to doing live sound for folks who have some interest and aptitude. Read more

Published on February 1, 2007 by C. Gill

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The author of this book needs to take a basic writing class before writing any more books. He forgets to define sound terminology, expecting the reader to understand phrases like... Read more

Published on December 6, 2003 by Paul D. Ladendorf

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners in audio
I wanted to learn the basics of audio, and found this book to be very easy to understand. It also has many illustrations. It especially helped me to understand decibels. Read more

Published on August 1, 1999

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