perform a soundcheck
/pərˈfɔːrm ə ˈsaʊnd.tʃek/
Meaning
To test the sound system and adjust audio levels of instruments and microphones before a live performance, concert, or presentation. This ensures that the audience hears the best possible sound quality and that the performers can hear themselves.
Examples
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The band arrived early at the venue to perform a soundcheck before the doors opened.
The band arrived early at the venue to perform a soundcheck before the doors opened.
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It is crucial to perform a soundcheck to avoid feedback issues during the live show.
It is crucial to perform a soundcheck to avoid feedback issues during the live show.
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We only have thirty minutes to perform a soundcheck, so please get your gear ready.
We only have thirty minutes to perform a soundcheck, so please get your gear ready.
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The audio engineer asked the lead singer to perform a soundcheck with the main microphone.
The audio engineer asked the lead singer to perform a soundcheck with the main microphone.
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Even experienced musicians need to perform a soundcheck to adapt to the venue's acoustics.
Even experienced musicians need to perform a soundcheck to adapt to the venue's acoustics.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The band needs to make a soundcheck before playing.
✓ The band needs to perform a soundcheck before playing.
The standard verbs used with soundcheck are 'perform', 'do', or 'run'. 'Make' is incorrect in this collocation.
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✗ We did a check of sound to make sure the volume was okay.
✓ We performed a soundcheck to make sure the volume was okay.
Soundcheck is a single compound noun. Saying 'check of sound' is unnatural in professional or casual music contexts.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Before the crowd enters the hall, the technical crew and the band must ___.
💡 Test the microphones and speakers.
Show answer
perform a soundcheck
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If you don't ___, you might experience terrible echo or low volume during your speech.
💡 Test the audio equipment before the event.
Show answer
perform a soundcheck