These pages give the basics of audio for novice operators and engineers.
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AUDIO CONCEPTS
This section provides the basic definition of terms and brief explanations of various concepts needed in working with audio equipment.
ELECTRONICS
This section gives a basic understanding of electronics and the various hardware used by audio operators.
ACOUSTICS
This section provides an introduction to acoustics and the important role acoustics plays in reproduction of sound.
MICROPHONES
This section provides a fairly detailed overview of microphones and their performance characteristics.
MIXERS
This section gives details regarding mixers, how they operate, and how they are used in sound venues.
MIXER TYPES
This section provide an overview of various types of mixers that may be encountered.
AMPLIFIERS
This section discusses the types of amplifiers available and how they are used to reproduce sound.
SPEAKERS
This section discusses the drivers needed to generate live sound, how they operate, and how they can be combined.