Ear Training 101: Addressing Perception, EQ, Feedback & More
Developing the ability to identify, balance, and adjust specific individual sounds within a mix to shape the overall image.
Developing the ability to identify, balance, and adjust specific individual sounds within a mix to shape the overall image.
We’re probably nowhere near as objective about sound as we might think… we could be bringing bias to our decision making, and we may not even be aware of it.
Remember: when we think we’ve “got this” and have finally peaked in our skills and abilities, be careful.
Welcome to my world, where there’s high pressure, plenty of responsibility, lots of frustration, and zero room for error, but lots of variety, job satisfaction, and a high sense of accomplishment.
Unless this really is your first rodeo, the excuses run out pretty fast. Every gig, installation or session should enable us to do it better the next time.
Putting on a live show or worship service is a team effort, so by treating engineers with respect and courtesy, chances are that they’ll treat you likewise and everyone will have a fun, productive and rewarding experience.
Following this structure has served me well over many years of touring, and using previous work as a template (i.e., for specs) serves as a useful reminder so that no vital aspects get overlooked.
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.
Clarifying the differences between the two approaches as well as how our ears perceive direction and distance, psychoacoustic cues that our brain uses to determine direction, and more.
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