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Recording with autotune with SoundCraft Si Compact 32 audio mixer?
Our local church just got a new SoundCraft Si Compact 32 mixer. We really want to record a CD, but the vocalists are demanding autotune. Is it possible to get autotune to work with this mixer, or do I ...
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Looking for a drum mixer recommendation for live sound
I play in a 7 piece rock band, our snake only has so many inputs and I'm looking at moving to micing each tom (4) individually. That would mean 9 mics total but I'll still be able to use several sends ...
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Is it possible to set up a live multitrack recording rig with what I have?
I've been recording my band with a Zoom H2 plugged into the board. It's fine for a small act - mandolin and guitar, with vocals - and it's not too hard to make the final result sound decent with some ...
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Recording 2-4 live video feeds in sync
I would like to video record my (and my friends') soccer match. I've bought a Chinese mini DV cam that I attach on top of the door and record on an SD card. But I want to do more: I would like to ...
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Balance Main Mix Between Multiple Speakers
I'm designing a small PA system. I currently have the following setup (stereo main mix into 2-channel amp with 4 speakers [front and rear in parallel]):
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Audio setup for webcast interview
My son is looking at creating a live-to-tape interview series, using a two camera setup. We are struggling to decide on the audio setup. There are serious budget considerations for him, so the audio ...
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Appropriate Subwoofer Coverage
I'm running live sound for an event that takes place in a 100'x100' building. The walls are pretty thin, floors are concrete, ceiling is arched and probably 25-35' at highest point.
I will probably ...
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What equipment and software do I need?
I need to have two people on a phone call and record all the three voices -- mine and the voices of each of the other two guests -- on separate tracks. I could use the plain old telephone or Skype to ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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S/PDIF from PC to Mixer
Background:
I have a Yamaha LS9-32 mixer and I'm getting a new sound card for my PC to interface with the mixer.
From the Yamaha LS9-32 User Manual:
2TR IN DIGITAL jack
This is a coaxial ...
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How to stream my band on uStream?
What is the best way to stream our band practices on uStream? Right now we are just using the microphone that came with our webcam.
What is the next step in improving the audio quality of our ...
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Does anyone have any experience with available RTA software packages for live venue application?
A few years ago I was able to use SMAART from rationalacoustics.com and was very impressed.
Unfortunately, it is way over my budget. I was hoping there might be some more affordable solutions.
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Making space in a synth-heavy mix for electric guitar?
I've got a Duran Duran tribute and the band is, obviously, big synth sound heavy. Trying to fit the guitar in to the live mix has been a constant struggle. I've put notch filters on the synth channels ...
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Software solution for splicing in audio in real time
I've got a phone system for the company I work at. We have a line in for the FM radio, it plays music for when people are on hold. What would be the easiest way for me to have the radio fade out at ...
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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 ...
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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.
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How to deal with the difference in sound when the audience comes in
For mixing in a small church, with cheap equipment, we have the following problem.
When we set up all equipment and do a sound-check, all levels are good and the sound is just very good. When the ...
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For live recording, what features should a mixing console have? [closed]
I'm looking to buy one and I'd like to know what I should look for, as I've never bought one before.
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How is this technique called with ethernet cable to stage
In my live mixings until now I always worked with analog signals between stage and mixer. Recently I saw at a small performance a solution with a kind of ethernet cable to stage. On stage there was a ...
