Sound Reinforcement

P.A. and Sound Reinforcement Terminolgy

Mixer
The electronic box with multiple inputs and outputs that takes signals from microphones and electronic instruments


Miking Basics

Sound that gets mixed for an audience has to come from somewhere, and a lot of it isn't created in an electronic instrument. Even in our


E.Q. Basics

This section may appear to be a science lesson. However, it contains really good reference material for the day you are setting up your


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P.A. Basics

What does P.A. stand for?
P.A. actually stands for "public address" which is what sound reinforcement was called about a hundred years ago.


Focusing the Band's Sound

Most bands playing in their garages or basements produce all the sound they need in order to fill the room and deliver their music to