The hardest thing about learning to read the phase graph on an audio analyzer like Smaart is finding a PA to practice with. In the world of my dreams I would have a giant warehouse with every speaker model on earth and endless time to practice tuning different configurations. In the field, we have the […]
Analysis: How to Tune a PA System for Live Sound
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 […]
Stop Smaarting the Sound System
Introduction Smaarting the sound system has turned into a bad word. It refers to a quick and easy sound system tuning procedure that can ruin your show. Here’s how to Smaart the sound system: Buy audio analyzer software. Don’t practice at home. Take a single measurement of the combined system at FOH with 1/3oct smoothing. […]
6 Most Popular Training Videos on Sound System Tuning
With over 537,200 minutes of video views over the last 18 months across YouTube and Facebook, these are my six most popular videos on sound system tuning. #1 – 3 Simple Ways to Phase Align Main+Sub with SATlive Make the pictures match. Math (just a little!) Automatic (Delay Suggestion Tool) Make the pictures match. This is […]
How Jamie Anderson Saves Time in System Tuning with Smaart Check Points
Interview with Jamie Anderson from Rational Acoustics about working faster with Smaart using strategic check points in the sound system tuning process.