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1. DESCRIBE THE PROGRAMME
Speech, video sequences, background music, live music and concert segments should be identified together with the key timings.
FORCE EVENT — SOUND GUIDE
How do you prepare an event sound brief?
A sound brief should describe how audio will actually be used during the event. A conference, convention, presentation and concert do not require the same organisation.
The aim is not to restate a full equipment inventory when the system is already defined, but to give the sound crew the context needed to prepare the operation.
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2. STATE THE SYSTEM ALREADY PLANNED
When production or the technical provider has defined the sound system, that information should be shared with the crew responsible for setup and operation.
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3. EXPLAIN VENUE CONSTRAINTS
Access, working hours, room layout, control position and specific venue constraints affect setup organisation.
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4. DEFINE THE PHASES TO COVER
The brief should state whether the crew is needed for setup, live operation, dismantling or the full cycle.
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RELATED GUIDES
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 →Conference, convention or concert sound: what changes?
Speech, music playback or concert sound: how event sound preparation changes with the format of the event.
READ THE GUIDE →KEY POINT
A strong sound brief describes the programme, audio use, planned system, venue and work phases. That makes it easier to define the technician requirement accurately.
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