Audio Outtakes: Lessons Learned From “Crashes And Burns”
The good news is that with each audio “crash and burn” came lessons learned the hard way.
August 23, 2022
The good news is that with each audio “crash and burn” came lessons learned the hard way.
“To tilt or not to tilt? And if so, how much?” Gaining insights by focusing on the very critical crossover frequency area between the subs and the low-end of the main PA.
Some tips and tricks learned from many years behind the console that can assist musicians in sounding their very best in the house mix.
Paying as much attention to what comes off the backs of the loudspeakers as what comes out the front.
Simpler can be better, at least as a jumping off point to removing some clutter and complication from the mix.
Learning to use FFT measurement software and interpret the data takes a lot of time and practice, but it’s worth it if you’re in for the long haul.
Flown or on the ground? If flown, where? Does the situation call for a cardioid configuration? And what about tuning?
Should we morph our approach to the mix when someone of influence is “contributing” as a member of the “mix committee” at FOH?
Techniques for building digital console show files to make often-used controls and functions accessible in three moves or less.
A “seasoned” engineer shares a process for stripping things down, stepping back, and re-evaluating the mix process.
After the “right” system has been selected for an event, do mix engineers have any guarantee that they can begin the day’s work from a neutral starting point?
A veteran front of house engineer shares some tricks and techniques for managing multiple guitars in stereo or mono mixing scenarios.
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