Comments for Total Pro Audio http://www.totalproaudio.com Live Audio Reference Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:53:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Aux-Fed Subs by Was habt ihr heute so gelernt? - Seite 21 - Postpla.net - die Forum Community http://www.totalproaudio.com/206/system-design/aux-fed-subs/#comment-387 Was habt ihr heute so gelernt? - Seite 21 - Postpla.net - die Forum Community Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:53:31 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=206#comment-387 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Console Gain Structure by Ste http://www.totalproaudio.com/297/mixing/console-gain-structure/#comment-369 Ste Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:20:49 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=297#comment-369 One of the techniques I used in the past was a similar idea, using the group masters almost as attenuators in order to get good input gain structure and faders in a useable range. I would always mix from the input faders though as the group outputs usually ended up with quite a wide range of values, with the lower ones not giving optimum resolution. I concur about the power amp trims, though my reasoning is repeatability and consistency! One of the techniques I used in the past was a similar idea, using the group masters almost as attenuators in order to get good input gain structure and faders in a useable range. I would always mix from the input faders though as the group outputs usually ended up with quite a wide range of values, with the lower ones not giving optimum resolution.

I concur about the power amp trims, though my reasoning is repeatability and consistency!

]]> Comment on Console Gain Structure by Andy http://www.totalproaudio.com/297/mixing/console-gain-structure/#comment-368 Andy Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:42:30 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=297#comment-368 Excellent article....thanks! I personally prefer to set the gains at 0 on the meter (PFL), then set the faders at unity. Then I'll mix from the 4 groups (drums, guitar/bass, keys/tracks, and vocals). I run the master out at around -10/-5 depending on the venue size (power amp trims maxed out...have to, so that some drunken curious fool can't possible blow out our powered QSCs). Excellent article….thanks! I personally prefer to set the gains at 0 on the meter (PFL), then set the faders at unity. Then I’ll mix from the 4 groups (drums, guitar/bass, keys/tracks, and vocals). I run the master out at around -10/-5 depending on the venue size (power amp trims maxed out…have to, so that some drunken curious fool can’t possible blow out our powered QSCs).

]]> Comment on Aux-Fed Subs by Steve http://www.totalproaudio.com/206/system-design/aux-fed-subs/#comment-356 Steve Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:47:03 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=206#comment-356 While I'm no speaker designer, I don't believe that a band pass design is significantly more or less omnidirectional than a bass reflex or sealed enclosure for example. A folded horn design will be more directional, but you may still have problems with rear energy. While I don't know your individual situation, in order to decrease subwoofer spill onto stage, it's important to consider positioning and arraying. Arranging and processing subwoofers in directional arrays will help considerably in directing energy where you want and perhaps more importantly, away from where you don't want it. Where this isn't possible, in small systems for example, consider that placing subs under the stage is likely to cause stage rumble and left/right stacks will cause a central power alley that will not only extend forward into the audience, but also back onto stage. Unfortunately, this is usually where the lead singer is! In a left/right configuration, it may be possible to turn one side down by 3-6dB, which will decrease the power alley effect, but you may need to be careful of localisation problems. Some experimentation may be necessary! While I’m no speaker designer, I don’t believe that a band pass design is significantly more or less omnidirectional than a bass reflex or sealed enclosure for example. A folded horn design will be more directional, but you may still have problems with rear energy.

While I don’t know your individual situation, in order to decrease subwoofer spill onto stage, it’s important to consider positioning and arraying. Arranging and processing subwoofers in directional arrays will help considerably in directing energy where you want and perhaps more importantly, away from where you don’t want it. Where this isn’t possible, in small systems for example, consider that placing subs under the stage is likely to cause stage rumble and left/right stacks will cause a central power alley that will not only extend forward into the audience, but also back onto stage. Unfortunately, this is usually where the lead singer is!

In a left/right configuration, it may be possible to turn one side down by 3-6dB, which will decrease the power alley effect, but you may need to be careful of localisation problems. Some experimentation may be necessary!

]]> Comment on Aux-Fed Subs by iminthemix http://www.totalproaudio.com/206/system-design/aux-fed-subs/#comment-352 iminthemix Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:38:03 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=206#comment-352 Great article. I tend to use the subs under 70hz and as part of the system, not off an aux-buss. But here's the deal, I have had multiple complaints of stage rumble. I've never had complaints of this nature nor have i ever used a bandpass sub. My assertion is the bandpass subs are very short throw and more omnidirectional than other low-freq cabs. Indeed there are many reasons for stage rumble but I simply wondered if you have found band-pass subs to be more troublesome than a front-load or horn regarding creating resonant stage problems. Great article. I tend to use the subs under 70hz and as part of the system, not off an aux-buss. But here’s the deal, I have had multiple complaints of stage rumble. I’ve never had complaints of this nature nor have i ever used a bandpass sub. My assertion is the bandpass subs are very short throw and more omnidirectional than other low-freq cabs. Indeed there are many reasons for stage rumble but I simply wondered if you have found band-pass subs to be more troublesome than a front-load or horn regarding creating resonant stage problems.

]]> Comment on Getting into the Industry by Ben Ziarati http://www.totalproaudio.com/475/starting-out/getting-into-the-industry/#comment-288 Ben Ziarati Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:24:04 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=475#comment-288 Cheers Steve, What are you working on at the moment? Cheers Steve,

What are you working on at the moment?

]]> Comment on Aux-Fed Subs by Steve http://www.totalproaudio.com/206/system-design/aux-fed-subs/#comment-282 Steve Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:15:33 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=206#comment-282 Does that work well for you? I'd imagine an extra 25Hz on the top end of a subwoofer wouldn't be enough to move the image sufficiently. Does that work well for you? I’d imagine an extra 25Hz on the top end of a subwoofer wouldn’t be enough to move the image sufficiently.

]]> Comment on Aux-Fed Subs by Rick Perry http://www.totalproaudio.com/206/system-design/aux-fed-subs/#comment-281 Rick Perry Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:32:36 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=206#comment-281 Very good article! I've been playing with crossover points on our subs and I think I will lower them back down below 100hz. I have them at 125hz to help pull the image down because the mains are 20' above the subs. Very good article! I’ve been playing with crossover points on our subs and I think I will lower them back down below 100hz. I have them at 125hz to help pull the image down because the mains are 20′ above the subs.

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]]> Comment on Getting into the Industry by Steve http://www.totalproaudio.com/475/starting-out/getting-into-the-industry/#comment-272 Steve Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:59:10 +0000 http://totalproaudio.com/?p=475#comment-272 That's a hard one! The income for a sound tech can vary greatly, especially as a freelancer and it obviously depends on the amount and variety of work that you do. I would say if you work all year round and keep yourself fairly busy, you're looking in the region of £20,000 to £30,000 per year. You can earn way more than this if you have the right gig or you work flat out, but I think this is pretty average. That’s a hard one! The income for a sound tech can vary greatly, especially as a freelancer and it obviously depends on the amount and variety of work that you do. I would say if you work all year round and keep yourself fairly busy, you’re looking in the region of £20,000 to £30,000 per year. You can earn way more than this if you have the right gig or you work flat out, but I think this is pretty average.

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