The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides) (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides)

The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides) (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides)
by Bill Gibson

The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides) (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides)
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Author: Bill Gibson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-01
ISBN: 1423419707
Number of pages: 440
Publisher: Hal Leonard - Music Pro Guides

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Book Review: The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook
Summary: 2 Stars

Not everyone who runs a CHURCH sound system is of the same spiritual persuasion. It would be a bit offensive to have to read the first three chapters of Christian Proselytizing if you are not Christian. This was to be a book about Sound Operations, not what your religious orientations are. Likewise, the arm-chair physchology could be limited to a sentence or two rather than lengthy paragraphs. These concepts are certainly a part of our lives in many situations, but please, this is to be about SOUND SYSTEMS!
I was about to return the book, but as I examined it a bit further I did find some useful information. Much of the information was surface and it would have been nice had Mr. Gibson used the space proselytizing and psychologizing to give a few more details and REAL TIME examples of the concepts he was addressing.
I am hoping to find a FEW more tid-bits of useful information in the book, but I am dissappointed that so many very critical aspects of sound management were treated in a superficial manner. It was certainly not worth the $40.00 paid for the book.

Summary of The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides) (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides)

The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook is written to specifically address the concerns and needs of the sound person who serves ministries and churches. The modern church uses many of the same presentation tools that have become common in television, movies, and concerts, placing a unique set of technical expectations on its eager, willing, and primarily volunteer force. This comprehensive handbook blends the relational and technical aspects of church sound in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook will provide a leg-up to church sound operators who want to do a great job but need the perfect tool - created specifically for them - to gain the knowledge needed to excel and succeed.

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