Preface to the Second Edition
There have been many changes in the world of theatre sound since the publication of Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design—the most important being the evolution of the use of digital technology and the decline of analogue playback devices. Once out of reach to most sound designers because of cost, MiniDisc and CD players are now commonplace in many theatres. An experience Deena had speaks to the rapid changes that have occurred in the tools we use to produce and perform our work.
In May of 1998, Deena participated in a multicultural event for her son’s elementary school in New York City. At the front of the auditorium there was a great deal of confusion prior to one of the school’s presentations. ...
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