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 on the purpose and a few ways to increase the quality within the imposed limitations. (more…)
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Console System Control
The rise of digital consoles has seen a huge increase in features available at a much lower price point than ever before. It almost doesn’t matter what level of show you’re doing these days, the chance of seeing a digital console complete with all the toys is high, even at the lowest level. While this gives us great opportunities to dramatically improve sound quality on a tight budget, I firmly believe it’s important that the distinction still be made between mix engine and system alignment. (more…)