This book is quite helpful for those new to sound but is limited - especially when dealing with wiring monitors and the like. The author does not adequately address the ultimate question, "how do I make my band sound the best?" as he does not discuss miking techniques and large sound systems. Overall the book was a good starting point.

This is a very good book, it focuses on getting good enough sound from your P.A., whether it is a small inexpensive one or a huge one with massave amounts of wattage. This book explains how to set the equalizer so that you can turn your P.A. up louder without feedback, how to keep the speakers from distorting, typical setups for various bands, and more. Doesn't take a long time to read, and is very understandable. This is not a technical book, it is setup so that any one can read it in a short period of time and be able to apply the techniques shown at the next gig.