| System design & engineering is no small thing- I'd start by doing a good bit of reading,
starting with "Sound System Engineering" by Don Davis, and then Bob McCarthy's "Sound Systems Design & Optimization". Both books are excellent and you will love them.
If you're working with line arrays, each manufacturer has their own set of calculation software and a handbook/instruction manual to match, so if you're using primarily V-dosc, Meyer, JBL VerTec, etc then you should get in touch the that manufacturer and get as much information from them as you can, and study, study, study!
If you're mixing shows on systems that someone else is designing, then it's part of your job to get in touch with the system designer & engineer and tell them you're learning, and ask them to help teach you- ask them what they feel the rig is capable of, in terms of throw, coverage, SPL levels, and feel free to ask them why they think it was good choices, and pick their brains! People are usually happy to share when it's not a criticism of your work.
Lastly- Meyer has some phenomenal educational seminars, that apply to ALL manufacturers, not just their own. I'd suggest looking to see what you could go see in your region/language of choice. AES also has a series of workshops, papers, and seminars that are worth looking into.
Hope this helps!
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