Questions tagged [live]
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Should I use compression in live settings?
I am running sound on a very limited budget and am wondering if adding some compression to our vocals and/or guitars will help our sound much. I am thinking I would only need 8 channels of compression and this might be a big improvement over our…
lfoust
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Rule of thumb for the level of pre-show music in a theatre?
When running theatrical shows as a technician, sometimes I am asked to play pre-show music. However, I am at a loss as to how I should determine the playback level of such music.
What I've been doing is just setting the level before the house opens…
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In Ear Monitors - Alternatives?
In a live setting with 4 singers and 5 musicians we are really having trouble hearing ourselves with our current 2 floor monitor setup. One suggestion I have heard was to consider using in ear monitors. This definitely seems like it would help but…
lfoust
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Setting live levels without a proper monitor
For a show I've been running, I have to make sure the band (keyboard, electric bass, and unamplified drum-set) is balanced in the house.
Unfortunately, I'm in a control booth with the band right next to me, and the windows (which I kept open for the…
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Audio resources for an amateur live-sound guy
I am self learned live sound guy. I know some basics but want to expand my knowledge. I don't use any compressors, or gates, and very few effects but would like to. I also would like to know some more of the basics like why and how to properly…
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Will live music damage hifi speakers (assuming compression, etc is used)
Today, you can cheaply route the input from a mixer into a good soundcard and through VST effects like compression before sending them out to the speakers. I have read plenty of information online about how it's very damaging to your hifi speakers…
user7343
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Setup for live wedding performance
Okay I need some help...I'm going to be performing a song at my brothers wedding for an audience of about 400-500. Here's the deal... I produced the track which is a electronic, pop love thing. For the performance its going to be my cousin rapping,…
kman
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Miking a drum kit with a cajon - 2 or 3 mics?
The situation:
My band is playing this weekend, and the drummer has decided to bring a larger kit than usual. We're planning to record the gig using a multitracker with 8 mic pres, which gives us three drum mics. We now have to come up with a way to…
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handling m-audio mobilepre USB outputs in Apple logic
how can I redirect a single instrument in Apple logic to different outputs on my mobilepre? I would like to send all my track instruments to mixer and just the track where I have prepared a click sound to my drummer who will be using ear buds.
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Simple recording for live broadcast, crowd mics, compression configuration, etc
I am working on a small rig for doing live internet streaming of a variety of shows (bands of varying genres, DJs, etc.) in a variety of venues (indoor, theater, stadium, outdoor, etc.). The streaming part isn't what I am asking about here... but I…
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