How to Build a Professional QLab 5 Workspace for a Theatre Show
Knowing how to create an Audio cue in QLab is the easy part. Building a QLab workspace capable of surviving rehearsals, technical changes, previews and eight performances a week is a
QLab No Sound? How to Fix Audio Routing and Output Patches
You press GO. The cue starts. The playhead moves and QLab’s meters show audio. But nothing comes through the sound system. If you work with QLab for long enough, you will see this at
How to Get Your First Theatre Sound Job After Graduation
You have finished your theatre sound course. You understand signal flow, radio microphones, mixing desks and QLab. Yet most job adverts ask for professional experience. This creates the usual problem. You
AI Voice Cloning in Theatre: What Sound Teams Need to Know in 2026
Theatre sound departments record performers all the time.
Rehearsal recordings. Vocal sessions. Announcements. Understudy material. Sound effects. Show recordings. Archive material.
What has changed is what software now lets us do with
Mixing for Musicals: A Practical Guide to Theatre Sound Mixing
Mixing for musicals is not the same as mixing a band.
That is the first thing you need to understand.
A band mix usually starts with balance. You set the drums, bass,
How to Tape Radio Mics for Theatre Without Annoying the Actor
How to Tape Radio Mics for Theatre
Taping radio mics for theatre looks easy until you do it on a real person, under time pressure, with a costume change happening behind
What Does a Sound No.2 Do in Theatre?
Most people think the Sound No.2 is “the person backstage with the radio mics”.
Fair.
Radio mics take up a large part of the job.
But a good Sound No.2 does far more
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Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill
When I was told the Watermill was doing Jesus Christ Superstar, I thought they were mad. I honestly didn’t think the space—or the concept—could handle
10 Proven Live Sound Mixing Techniques for Theatre
I'm always getting asked "What are the best live sound mixing techniques for theatre?" or "How do I improve my live sound mix during a show?". So below are some
Exploring Spatial Audio in Theatre Sound Design: A Beginner’s Guide
You might've heard the phrase "spatial audio in theatre sound design" popping up more often lately. But what's the big deal? And why should you care as a theatre practitioner