Got this question from Joel, a subscriber, about creating space in a mix: Hello, thanks for helping out in audio issues it’s really encouraging. Just have a question, after sweeping & removing unwanted frequencies how do I create sonic space in my live concert mix or studio mix between instruments, vocals/lead vocals, vocals & instrument...
Got a question from Michael, an EQ Strategies customer about live sound: My question is whether do I use same EQ technique mentioned in your guideline for both recording and live sound. Or are there differences in technique when you EQ for recording and live sound. One difference I can think of is that you...
Just got a great comment from a . This doesn’t only apply to live sound. It’s important to anyone that deals with signal flow. There’s actually a part in my Signal Flow in 10 Easy Steps chapter that can be confusing. When I said: “Use a microphone cable to connect your vocal microphone to the mixing board....
A reader wrote in with a question about getting a good live vocal sound: My vocalist has a very soft voice, and we are trying to mic her for live performances. We are getting tons of bleed from other stage sounds like drums and guitar amp. We also are right on the edge of feedback,...
I’ve seen a fair amount of bad behavior when it comes to live sound-techs. I’ve probably been pretty bad myself on occasion. But if you really want to mess everything up before you’ve even got a steady live gig, you should definitely try some of these things out. 1. You shouldn’t care about what the...
This is a guest post by Ashley Coxx. While musicians have access to state-of-the-art recording studios, many travel to record their tunes on location. Challenging perhaps, for producers to get the sound quality they need, the practice of recording on location is a rewarding way to make music. Moreover, there are many possibilities for recording...
Related to last week’s post, How to Use a Reference Track to Improve Your Mixes, here is the flip-side focusing on getting the best sound out of your live sound system. Depending on your live sound situation, you need to adjust your P.A. system correctly. It’s one of the most crucial things to do when setting...
On the subject of mistake…. Never, ever, ever, ever….do this: The no sound. On that note, have a great weekend!
In a live sound situation, the graphic equalizer is one of your favorite friends. It helps you crank as much volume as you can out of your monitors. A graphic equalizer has certain frequencies that you can either cut or boost. Some Hi-Fi stereos have these, as do various music amplifiers. They usually have around...
All the greatness in the world is for nothing if nobody knows about it. Over the past few weeks we’ve gone into detail on how to set up an open mic system for small concerts. If you’ve missed any of them make sure you start at the beginning. The Open Mic Guide Part I –...