One of the most popular articles on sound system EQ is How to Tune a PA System for Live Sound by Brad Pack. In this article I will compare and contrast it against my own methods. Things I do the same Start by testing the system with a few high-quality tracks that you know really well. Yes! Listen first. The first step on my sound system tuning checklist is always Console Check (aka output verification). Walk around and see what it sounds like up front, way in the back and over at the … [Read more...]
Essential Live Sound Training with Scott Adamson [REVIEW]
Takeaway: This is a great overview of almost every major tool and concept you will run into in live audio. Don't expect to walk away ready to take Scott Adamson's job mixing for Passion Pit, but if you didn't go to school for audio or just want a refresher, I whole heartedly recommend this course. At $29/month for over 100 video lessons, it's a steal. Take a look at the curriculum and sample lessons here. I was excited to get into Adamson's new course. I had already heard from one of my … [Read more...]
Review of Live Sound Basics
Key Takeaways Live Sound Basics covers important fundamentals normally taught in the first year of a university program. Instant Feedback-Killer Battle Plan will get you started on the right foot with thinking about stage layout for better gain before feedback. Check out the Great Church Sound mobile app for a free soundcheck checklist. Live Sound Basics comes with three packages: Live Sound Basics, Live Sound Survival, and Soundcheck Checklist and EQ Chart. I have already reviewed … [Read more...]
Best Free and Paid Online Training Webinars, Courses, and Certifications for Live Sound Engineers
This is a list of the best free and paid training for live sound engineers online today. I included all webinars, courses, and certifications I could find that required a deep time commitment from the student and excluded shorter demos and casual videos. Did I miss something important? Comment below and let me know. Free Audinate - Dante certification. Digico - SD9 training. Get Started with Sound System Tuning - Everything you need to know to take your first measurements with an … [Read more...]
My Results from 30 Days of Ear Training
Hypothesis: Through 10 minute sessions of daily ear training I will increase the speed and accuracy of my pitch detection and EQ application. Why: I'm sick of guessing and sweeping with the parametric EQ. I want to nail it every time. I don't want to fear microphone feedback anymore. Ringing out stage monitors is a waste of time. I want to quickly remove any feedback as it occurs. Results: After 30 days I made a 13% increase in my EQ ability and tripled the speed and accuracy of my pitch … [Read more...]