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wiki:sound:sound_designer [2022/10/09 14:03] – ↷ Page moved from wiki:sound_designer to wiki:sound:sound_designer AliceC-Ewiki:sound:sound_designer [2026/08/09 20:32] (current) – benrog
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 =====The Step-By-Step of Being SD===== =====The Step-By-Step of Being SD=====
 ====1. Applying for the Role==== ====1. Applying for the Role====
-Before you apply for the role read the tech rider in the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/gallery|filestore]] and decide if you want to team up with anyone else before hand (i.e. co-SD). Then go to the show page in the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=21|forum]] and write a short post explaining why you want the role. If you plan on co-SDing you both need to apply but one of you can just say you agree with the other.+Before you apply for the role read the tech rider in the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/gallery|filestore]] and decide if you want to team up with anyone else before hand (i.e. co-SD). Then go to the show page on the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/shows/|website]] and fill out the HoD signup form explaining why you want the role. If you plan on co-SDing you both need to apply but one of you can just say you agree with the other.
 ====2. Sound Effect Spotting==== ====2. Sound Effect Spotting====
 The directors may have already done some of this for you so ask them if they have a list of sound effects they want. For each effect you will want to find out: The directors may have already done some of this for you so ask them if they have a list of sound effects they want. For each effect you will want to find out:
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 Whilst you should not need to create the mic plot you will need it therefore it is a good idea to ask the directors for it before you get to the tech run.\\ Whilst you should not need to create the mic plot you will need it therefore it is a good idea to ask the directors for it before you get to the tech run.\\
 Additionally, you should remind the producers that they will need to purchase batteries for the radio mics and make sure they have arrived before the tech run.\\ Additionally, you should remind the producers that they will need to purchase batteries for the radio mics and make sure they have arrived before the tech run.\\
-It's worth assuming that they will need 2 AA alkaline batteries for each radio mics for each show. While the batteries normally last longer than this it's worth having spares as they can always be used in future shows.\\+It's worth assuming that they will need 2 AA alkaline batteries for each radio mic for each show. While the batteries normally last longer than this it's worth having spares as they can always be used in future shows.\\
 For a normal show week, with a matinee, using 8 radio mics they will need 112 batteries and where 12 radio mics are used 168 batteries is needed. For a normal show week, with a matinee, using 8 radio mics they will need 112 batteries and where 12 radio mics are used 168 batteries is needed.
 ====5. Find Sound Effects==== ====5. Find Sound Effects====
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 =====Adjustments for Different Types of Shows==== =====Adjustments for Different Types of Shows====
 //These are generalisations and may not apply to every single show of the supposed "type".//\\ //These are generalisations and may not apply to every single show of the supposed "type".//\\
-===Comedy / Magic / Circus===+===Comedy / Circus===
 Generally these will have very few sound effects and may have intro/exit music for acts. They may require a single microphone for speech but are other wise straight foreward. Most sound effects will be provided.\\ Generally these will have very few sound effects and may have intro/exit music for acts. They may require a single microphone for speech but are other wise straight foreward. Most sound effects will be provided.\\
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