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1. CONFERENCE: SPEECH COMES FIRST
The running order, number of speakers, Q&A segments and timings shape the operation requirement.
FORCE EVENT — SOUND GUIDE
Conference, convention or concert sound: what changes?
The term “event sound” covers very different uses. A speech-led conference is not prepared in the same way as a convention mixing several content types or a concert.
To define the human requirement, start from the programme and real audio use rather than the event label alone.
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2. CONVENTION: MULTIPLE CONTENT TYPES
A convention may combine speech, video, music, transitions and stage segments, creating more interfaces with other technical trades.
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3. CONCERT: MORE SPECIALISED OPERATION
A concert follows a musical programme and sound organisation defined by the technical production, with clear responsibilities for each role.
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4. THE COMMON FACTOR: A PRECISE BRIEF
Whatever the format, crews need a schedule, planned system, defined scope and clearly identified contacts.
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What does an event sound technician do?
The role of an event sound technician: setup of the planned system, live operation, dismantling and the information needed in a sound brief.
READ THE GUIDE →How do you prepare an event sound brief?
Programme, speech, music, venue, schedule and planned system: how to prepare a useful event sound brief.
READ THE GUIDE →KEY POINT
Event format changes the way sound is used and therefore how technicians are organised. The programme is the best starting point for defining the requirement.
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