What Works & What Doesn’t: Observations On Amplifying Acoustic Instruments In The Real World
A veteran engineer details what he’s learned by plugging in a self-contained stage and mix rig he developed into numerous sound reinforcement systems.
A veteran engineer details what he’s learned by plugging in a self-contained stage and mix rig he developed into numerous sound reinforcement systems.
“Inspired music and fabulous musicians – that’s the reason I do what I do… and if any of their production managers are
reading, let’s talk!” — Becky Pell
The conclusion of a two-part series on learning to listen for specific types of audio problems and fixes for them focuses on key concepts dear to those who are both a musician and a sound technician.
“The twist on this particular gig was that while we were the openers, the headliners were using our production.”
“Ideal stage technicians share similar qualities in their approach, personality, and skill set. i.e., they’re multi-talented, pride themselves on accomplishing whatever is required quickly and competently, and are always willing to learn, adapt, and solve issues on the fly.”
A deep dive into many of the issues and challenges arising from this increasingly common practice, including connectivity, storage, getting the most out of the process and more.
Tips for helping to achieve a well-blended contemporary worship sound, instrument by instrument.
A live recording is all about the energy of the event, and that energy comes from the crowd, so some real thought has to be given as to how it’s captured.
The fewer the number of open mics, the better the gain before feedback; also, a single mic can pick up all instruments and vocals with a coherent, focused sound.
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