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Five problems that the author — a veteran live engineer — has encountered at gigs. as well as some suggestions for how they can be avoided.
Techniques for building digital console show files to make often-used controls and functions accessible in three moves or less.
Common problems fall into three categories: volume, EQ, and OOMC, short for “Out Of My Control” – here are some straightforward approaches to deal with them.
Looking at the features and benefits of analog consoles in the live sound realm for supporting concerts and corporate events.
It’s not all supposed to sound like 70s rock… Being prepared to suit the style of every artist prior to the gig.
Although freelancers owning their own console are certainly becoming increasingly common in recent years, it still sometimes elicits surprised reactions from people.
If you find yourself in an environment where everyone is playing the same line, try spreading them out over time. It may just help clean up your mix.
With careful planning and a good awareness of all stages of the process, you should be able to meet the deadline and ensure the finished product sounds as good as possible.
Finding a way to pack numerous sonic improvements into a simplified version of a showfile to make it more approachable for a fill-in operator.
