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My most popular posts of 2019

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In 2019 Sound Design Live had 206k unique pageviews from 107k users, 330k video views for 23k hours of watch time, 75k engaged users on Facebook, and 131k plays on SoundCloud. It looks like video is starting to outpace the podcast in terms of maximum outreach. Based on number of unique visits and time spent on page: How To Tune A Sound System In 15 Minutes (updated)Dave Rat’s End-Fire Adjustable Arc Subwoofer Array ExplainedDave Rat’s Simple Problem Solving Mindset for a Long Fulfilling … [Read more...]

6 Smart, Proven Methods To Control Feedback Onstage (Without EQ)

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There is nothing worse than spending an entire event struggling with feedback demons. You may have been taught to fight feedback with a graphic EQ, but there is a better way. Actually, that's not true: there are six better ways. Use my guide to controlling feedback onstage and mix in fear no more. "The feedback frequency is determined by resonance frequencies in the microphone, amplifier, and loudspeaker, the acoustics of the room, the directional pick-up and emission patterns of the … [Read more...]

How To Tune A Sound System In 15 Minutes

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Even professionals often skip sound system setup and go straight to mixing because there just isn't enough time. Unfortunately, you can't go directly to your artistic place without first passing through science. The good news is that even the smallest amounts of time can be put to good use.  How? With a plan. Simple Sound System Goals The goal for tuning a sound system is very simple: manage interactions to reduce variance across the listening plane. Put another way: provide the … [Read more...]