Mixing

How to Improve your Board Recording

Posted by on Monday 13th September 2010 at 11:18 am

Although mixing the show for the house is our primary concern, there are many times when it is necessary to record it as well. This could vary from a copy of the PA output for posterity or post-show evaluation to a full-scale multi-track recording for commercial release. There are many ways to accomplish this depending […]

Console Gain Structure

Posted by on Thursday 26th August 2010 at 11:39 am

Back in the olden days, when high-quality audio equipment wasn’t nearly as readily available as it is today, gain structure could make or break the sound quality of a show. Good gain structure was necessary to ensure that the audio signal voltage did not reach the console voltage rails and clip, while at the same […]

Working with Monitor Wedges

Posted by on Wednesday 11th August 2010 at 4:00 pm

Mixing monitors can be hugely rewarding, and working with a stage full of monitor wedges is really fun! However, if you are not in complete control at all times, it can very quickly become a nightmare. I put forward my own procedure and techniques for mixing wedges, although as with all types of mixing, it […]