Live audio production is easier than you think. After taking a bit of time off, I wanted to come back and start fresh. And to my long-time readers, that means I’m taking a new approach on some things. I wanted to start with the simple idea that audio production is easier than you think. But let ... Read More
The word distortion has different meanings depending on who you ask. For some, they immediately think of "distorting words or phrases" wherein someone takes what you have said and twists it into something else. For others, they picture a distorted image. A guitarist sees distortion as an effect ... Read More
How does one EQ an acoustic guitar? It's not a simple one-step process but a process that begins on stage. Chris Huff walks you through every step, from determining the natural sound of the guitar to dealing with monitor feedback to the final EQ and effects work. He includes steps to avoid common ... Read More
Are you hauling AVL equipment in and out of a venue each weekend because your church doesn't have it's own building? There is a lot that can go wrong. There's a lot that people do wrong. Chris and Brian want to help by talking about the ways in which you can streamline your load-in/load-out ... Read More
There are four ways in which live audio production can sound unprofessional or otherwise detract from the event. Chris details each of these while he battles through the seasonal crud that gives him a voice no one would want to mix. Two of these areas focus on mixing vocals. Resources: The ... Read More
Are your speakers in the best spot for your room? Are you confused about the sound you're getting from the subwoofers? In this episode, Chris interviews audio engineer Nathan Lively, author of 105 Questions about Sound System Tuning. They explore common questions and answers and ways to improve ... Read More
Mixing guitar is more than EQ work to get a great sound. I grabbed my wire cutters and started walking toward his guitar. I lifted it by the neck and that's when I heard him yell, "Ok, ok, I promise to change the strings!" You can't create a great acoustic guitar mix if the guitar itself is ... Read More
[Guest Post from Nathan Lively] Have you ever struggled to phase align your Main to your Sub? There's a reason for that and when you understand why, your sound system tuning is going to get a whole lot easier. Phase alignment is used to align two or more speakers so there is a transparent ... Read More
