soundchecks
Pre-show speaker adjustments
Soundchecks are tests of audio equipment before a performance or recording, ensuring microphones, speakers, and instruments are properly balanced and functioning: The band arrived early for soundchecks.
As a verb, to soundcheck is to conduct such a test: We need to soundcheck the drums before the show.
Audio input devices
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- speakersAudio output devices
- monitorsTracks or displays
cables · equalizer · compressor · soundboard · console · headphones · wedges · snake
Heights or ranked stages
- gainPositive return received
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- mixingCombining into one mass
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
feedback · input · output · channel · mute · solo · panning · routing
Raised performance platform
- front-of-houseCustomer-visible operations area
- backstageTheater's hidden area
- greenroomBackstage holding area
- pitFruit's hard seed
Skilled practical worker
- roadieConcert equipment handler
- bandGroup playing music together
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
drummer · bassist · keyboardist · crew
Prolonged reflected sound
- echoReflected sound wave
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- feedbackReturned response data
- reflectionsReturned light or thought
absorption · diffusion · slapback · bleed · isolation · boominess · clarity · intelligibility
microphones
Audio input devices
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- speakersAudio output devices
monitors · cables · equalizer · compressor · soundboard · console · headphones · wedges · snake · preamp
levels
Heights or ranked stages
monitoring · feedback · input · output · channel · mute · solo · panning · routing · patching
stage
Raised performance platform
- front-of-houseCustomer-visible operations area
- backstageTheater's hidden area
- greenroomBackstage holding area
technician
Skilled practical worker
guitarist · drummer · bassist · keyboardist · crew
reverberation
Prolonged reflected sound
- echoReflected sound wave
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- feedbackReturned response data
reflections · absorption · diffusion · slapback · bleed · isolation · boominess · clarity · intelligibility
soundcheckslive performances
Unrecorded shows with audiences
the show · concerts · gigs · opening night · showtime
soundchecksperformances
Staged artistic presentations
encores · improvisations · jam sessions · artistic expression · creative output