sound check

The schedule called for nothing more than a quick sound check.

For small events, often a "sound check" is conducted a few hours before the show.

I was going to have to do the sound check, anyway."

"I'm not the sort of person to sit patiently by waiting for a sound check," he said.

Last year I did a big, all-star benefit; the sound check was fine.

He would get up between band sound checks and perform on a stage.

She often rehearsed during sound checks of her 2009 tour.

It was used for sound checks at the band's rehearsals.

They have also performed all six sections of the song at sound checks.

(1) Do a sound check every time a new group performs.

Williams (top): It actually came out of our sound checks.

It turned out to be a Gumbo sound check in full swing.

There was first big sound check and the casting for vocals.

Late in the afternoon they assembled under the tent for a brief sound check.

We still have all these ideas, and we play a lot of new stuff at sound check, just to feel it out.

Up on the stage, a ten-piece band is doing a sound check.

Setting up their equipment, doing sound checks, trying to see who could play loudest.

Arrive punctually to be ready for the sound check at the agreed time.

Their gear arrived hours before show time, just in time for sound check.

"I like to do the sound check and the performance and sleep.

The host, looking professional, sat in his chair and went through a sound check of his own.

Yet backstage and at sound checks, extraordinary new songs were taking shape.

Prep time: You need to get to the club early enough to get everything set up and do a sound check.

A band favorite is doing the crossword in pen between the sound check and when they go on.

I like to walk around during sound check.