#1 Spectrum sound check mode One of the first steps in the Audio Analyzer Verification Checklist is to verify that Smaart is receiving all inputs. You can do this very quickly by pressing play on all inputs and then pressing the 0 (zero) key. #2 Align all visible traces Shift-click on any magnitude trace to […]
I made sure every sound engineer, tour manager, and production manager knew I wanted to tour
Interview with Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato about how she went from mixing local bands to international tours with Spin Doctors, Indigo Girls, Styx, Jewel, and Goo Goo Dolls.
How to place and aim your stage monitors for maximum rejection
To maximize gain before feedback on stage you must place and aim your stage monitors for maximum microphone rejection. The more precise your aim, the more gain before feedback you can get out of the system. Aim the stage monitor at the null point of the microphone for up to 20dB of rejection for a fun show […]
What do I need to know about my speakers?
Do you know everything you should about your speakers?
How to flatten the phase for easier main+sub alignment
Quickly estimate the delay finder setting for less wraparound in the low end of your phase graph in Smaart.