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Howdy!
My name is James Wasem. I've got a passion for great sound and for helping others learn how to get it!
But guess what. I used to struggle to deliver consistent quality live sound. And the fundamental concepts of getting great sound were sometimes confusing and over my head – even as a young professional.
Then I discovered a few simple skills and often overlooked steps to getting great sound. Now I am able to get better mixes, save listeners from common sound system distractions, and more importantly...
I’m confident mixing behind the console.
I eventually learned all this stuff from acoustics and engineering books, trade magazines, product manuals, technical training sessions, and "doing sound" every day as a professional.
Having installed hundreds of sound systems and trained a lot of people how to use them, I knew there there was simply NO WAY my new customers were going to go through all the hassle I did to figure out how to mix like a pro.
I tried giving them the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Yeah. That went over real well!
(Great book - it's just too technical for a lot of brand new sound techs or weekend warriors.)
So,16 years later...
I finally wrote the book that I wish I had when starting out – something that is all about helping the volunteer sound guy (or gal) feel confident and competent as they operate their sound system.
Great Live Sound is not a tome covering the exhaustive history of audio systems, nor is it an advanced encyclopedia on the physics of sound.
It is a guide for the beginner, the weekend warrior, the musician, the person who just wants the mix to finally sound good.
A handbook that teaches the concepts of audio in a way that is fun and easy to understand.
A tool that allows a complete novice to start crafting great sounding mixes with confidence.
Well, at least that's what I hope it does! You'll have to check it out for yourself and let me know what you think.
My name is James Wasem. I've got a passion for great sound and for helping others learn how to get it!
But guess what. I used to struggle to deliver consistent quality live sound. And the fundamental concepts of getting great sound were sometimes confusing and over my head – even as a young professional.
Then I discovered a few simple skills and often overlooked steps to getting great sound. Now I am able to get better mixes, save listeners from common sound system distractions, and more importantly...
I’m confident mixing behind the console.
I eventually learned all this stuff from acoustics and engineering books, trade magazines, product manuals, technical training sessions, and "doing sound" every day as a professional.
Having installed hundreds of sound systems and trained a lot of people how to use them, I knew there there was simply NO WAY my new customers were going to go through all the hassle I did to figure out how to mix like a pro.
I tried giving them the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Yeah. That went over real well!
(Great book - it's just too technical for a lot of brand new sound techs or weekend warriors.)
So,16 years later...
I finally wrote the book that I wish I had when starting out – something that is all about helping the volunteer sound guy (or gal) feel confident and competent as they operate their sound system.
Great Live Sound is not a tome covering the exhaustive history of audio systems, nor is it an advanced encyclopedia on the physics of sound.
It is a guide for the beginner, the weekend warrior, the musician, the person who just wants the mix to finally sound good.
A handbook that teaches the concepts of audio in a way that is fun and easy to understand.
A tool that allows a complete novice to start crafting great sounding mixes with confidence.
Well, at least that's what I hope it does! You'll have to check it out for yourself and let me know what you think.
Find out more about James, set up a consultation, or schedule an interview at www.JamesWasem.com.