I’m bringing together some of my favorite teachers for two full days of online live sound training and networking that will cover topics from mixing to sound system tuning. Sign up here. #1 – Laughing with Jon One of my favorite sessions from Live Sound Summit in 2018 was How I Approach a Soundcheck with […]
Create a sound system tuning checklist and map before your next show
One thing I do to prepare for every show is to create a sound system tuning checklist and map. That way I know what to do and where to do it. Make a plan. Work the plan. Pat Brown Why? First, it allows you to think through your actions. What system tuning procedures must you […]
How to use a custom weighting curve in Smaart and why I don’t recommend it
At first, using a custom weighting curve in Smaart seems like a brilliant time saver, but it turns a guide into a rule and could make your optimization procedure too rigid. A custom weighting curve is like a filter for your data, similar to a microphone correction curve. Its intention was to add A and […]
9 Smaart shortcuts that will make your life easier
#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 […]
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 […]