Audio mixer channel gain can be set in three ways. Someone reading that last sentence just went ballistic. Is there only one right method for setting the channel gain? Let's explore. Follow the signal Typically, the audio that comes into a channel from the stage is coming in via a mono balanced ... Read More
The process to EQ vocals isn't hard when you look at the primary areas to change and proceed from there. Let start off with the basic vocal eq settings and the details behind them. Then, let's dig deeper.__CONFIG_group_edit__{"jv674pzb":{"name":"All List Title(s)","singular":"-- List Title ... Read More
A few days ago, I asked what types of headphones you use for FOH. Then, I ran off to study up on the headphones mentioned. I came upon a similar request in the pro-audio community about the best headphones for mixing. Many of those folks recommended the same headphones as those here on this ... Read More
Monday's post on feedback prevention prompted a good question from Ryan, a reader. He said, "...there was one phrase that jumped out at me. Specifically, 'Regarding floor monitors, vocalists should be very close to their floor monitor.' I wanted to ask what the reasoning is behind this? I ... Read More
Analog and digital mixers allow for controlling multiple channels as if they were one. These controls are commonly known as subgroups...but not really...maybe in the generic sense...but then you might say VCA's if that's what your board uses...because subgroups are different. [Sigh] There are ... Read More
Music copyright laws are in place to protect musicians and the original music owners. However, there are popular myths that churches have believed for years that have resulted in copyright infringement. Chris covers these myths, myths on video licensing, and what you should be ... Read More
You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish...apologies to REO Speedwagon. While a keyboard can sound similar to a piano, there are a lot more sounds that can come out of a keyboard along with being able to shape those sounds in unique ways. Keyboard Basics A decent keyboard/synthesizer ... Read More
I’m in the process of helping one of my churches transition from an analog mixer to a digital mixer. They were in need of more channels than their A&H 16-channel MixWiz with some outboard gear (FOH EQ, couple of compressors, FX unit) could provide. Based on the maximum number of channels that ... Read More
