“I’ve met very few people in this industry that ended up exactly where they thought they would. It’s OK to be honest with yourself and to be OK with your goals changing.”
Loudspeakers are not so easily defined as arrayable or not arrayable – they all posses both characteristics to some degree, and in practice the issue is complex and involves an understanding of several key factors.
On most shows, I have less than 15 minutes available to work on the tuning of the PA and address any quirks, which isn’t a lot of time. So how do I get the most out of the time I do have?
Depending on venue size, event type, and personal preference, different techniques may be appropriate. Here we go through them…
Despite the challenges, when recommended procedures are followed using quality test equipment, it’s possible to make good, repeatable measurements.
Accounting for the increased offset in capsule depth between dynamic and condenser mics and the impact it has on “sensitivity.”
Comparing measurements to determine if a standard graphic equalizer is capable of producing the types of curves used in system optimization.
Whether on tour for months together or collaborating for a single day, mutual respect and a collective desire for superb audio should be at the heart of the partnership.
Several real-world experiences from the field in coming up with quick answers to unplanned issues impacting wireless system performance.
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