Effective & Efficient: Tips For Setting Up A Digital Console For Monitor Mixing
It requires a different mindset, kind of like playing chess against multiple opponents.
February 3, 2020
It requires a different mindset, kind of like playing chess against multiple opponents.
Delving into this sometimes divisive topic, presenting positives for both sides along with a workaround.
The key steps along the way that can add up to a great show for the artist and audience alike
“Once I stopped thinking about live sound in absolute stereo terms, a world of possibilities for reducing the number of inputs became quite apparent.”
The author, with enough training in both fields, finds interesting comparisons between the two.
Holding the mic correctly and at an appropriate distance, singing consistently — even in sound check — and more.
“Once I stopped thinking about live sound in absolute stereo terms, a world of possibilities for reducing the number of inputs became quite apparent.”
Live audio crews at their best are like efficient ninjas: they all wear black, you never know they were there, and when the job is perfectly executed, they disappear silently into the night.
Working in the live sound environment is addictive but also one of stress, responsibility and time constrictions often accompanied by severe lack of sleep.
As with just about any other profession, it takes years of training, researching and learning to become successful, no matter the business.