Mixing in real time for a live audience. Topics may include venue acoustics, feedback, speaker delay/placement, micing, gear use/selection, etc.
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OpenSource audio cue editor / controller for live theater show?
I'm looking for a decent free or open-source audio controller / cue editor for the audio control of a live theater show. Something in the line of ShowCueSystem or QLab.
Minimal requirements would be:
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Digital AES50 and REAC (CAT5) connecters, normal RJ45 with XLR eye candy?
I want to prepare the wiring in our church to use a digital snake system. We haven't decided which brand we're going for yet, but both M-2001 - S-1608 (REAC) and X32 - S16 (AES50) combinations have ...
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Are “mute groups” only for monitors, and can “scenes” be layered?
Before you answer "just try it": I can't since I haven't decided on the hardware yet.
Background:
I'm in the process of looking at digital mixers and comparing their capabilities in order to replace ...
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Live rock band having issues with vocals being buried
We are an independent touring band that has been having issues with the vocals being lost in the mix. Our singer is constantly told that she's being drowned out by the band. The band consists of a ...
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Vestax SPIN & Algoriddim Djay - Streaming online
I am using Algoriddim djay with a midi controller (Vestax spin). When I am mixing I can route the output audio and the monitoring (pre-cueing) output on my controller, it works fine.
However, when I ...
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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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How to improve live sound within poor stage layout?
A local venue has live music for rock bands, but the sound is very muddy and unclear.
I think a lot of the sound problems are due to the position of the stage, which is push back into the wall, like ...
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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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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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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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How to get line-level record-out on Behringer X2442-usb?
My band uses a Behringer X2442-usb. We have it wired-up thus:
Inputs going along 10 of the channels (1-8, 9 & 11 -- we don't use the stereo input capability of the higher channels.)
We use Aux ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
