THERE ARE THREE elemental ways to use sound in a play; live sounds—including those made by actors, playback of previously recorded elements, and sound reinforcement through amplification. Historically, sound effects were made using live devices in the manner of an old radio program or a modern day foley artist. Later on records were used for playback, and then audiotape, and now digital recordings to create effects. Sound reinforcement requires a host of electronics to amplify a singer’s voice, and that equipment requires a lot of study to understand. But it is more than just equipment; the physical arrangement of an auditorium ...
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