Factory Reset | L Class loudspeakers
ProcedureUse the following steps to reset L Class loudspeakers to factory default settings:Menu MethodNavigate to Settings in the speaker menu.Go to Utilities.Go to Factory Reset.Confirm reset.Wait for...
View ArticleError / Status | KW Series LED Indicator Definitions
Affected ProductsHardware Model/SeriesKW Series Powered LoudspeakersSoftware MessageThe K.2 Series Powered Loudspeaker have several LED indicators to show statuses for the unit.KW122, KW152,...
View ArticleFactory Reset | K.2 Series loudspeakers
ProcedureUse the following steps to reset K.2 Series loudspeaker to factory default settings:Navigate to Settings in the speaker menu.Go to Factory Reset.Confirm reset.Wait for reset to...
View ArticleFAQ | Which power amplifier is best for my loudspeakers?
AnswerTo achieve the best audio performance from your live sound reinforcement loudspeakers, QSC recommends that you power them with a matching power amplifier that is rated at least twice the...
View ArticleFAQ | Which subwoofer is right for my needs?
AnswerWe have just the tool to help you choose the right subwoofer by answering a few questions about your indented use. Click here for our Subwoofer Selector Tool.
View ArticleSound Advice | How Feedback is Created
Today's LessonThe first key to managing and eliminating feedback on a live stage is to understand how feedback is created. Feedback is the result of a sound looping between an input and an output. More...
View ArticleSound Advice | Compression Explained
Today's LessonCompression is a useful tool that allows us to reduce the dynamic range of an audio signal making the loud parts quieter and the quiet parts louder. Compression is essential in taming...
View ArticleSound Advice | Limiters Explained
Today's LessonCompressors and limiters are very similar. Both compressors and limiters reduce the volume of a signal passing through them, but the goal is different. A limiter is used to reduce the...
View ArticleSound Advice | What is frequency?
Today's LessonFrequency, in its most pragmatic definition, is the exact number of times, or cycles, the waves of a particular sound move through the air per second. Hertz is the unit of measurement...
View ArticleSound Advice | 5-Step EQ Workflow Overview
Today's LessonWhen mixing a band, there is a simplen 5-step EQ workflow to help create a well-defined, clear and present mix.Establish a strong signal to noise ratio; making sure instruments and vocals...
View ArticleSound Advice | Unbalanced stereo cables
Today's LessonA common misconception with balanced cables is that balanced is synonymous with stereo. A balanced cable carries two signals along with a ground wire, so one could possibly assume that...
View ArticleSound Advice | Balanced cables
Today's LessonLet's talk about the difference between balanced and unbalanced and what the advantages are of using these cable types. To begin, balanced cables consist of three wires, unlike unbalanced...
View ArticleSound Advice | Unbalanced cables
Today's LessonLet’s talk about balanced and unbalanced cables. What does this mean and what’s the difference?We'll start with unbalanced cables. An unbalanced cable consists of 2 wires. One wire...
View ArticleSound Advice | Loudspeaker placement part 6: Distributed loudspeakers
Today's LessonWhat do you do if you find yourself in a large venue or an outdoor venue, and your main PA loudspeakers just don’t seem to cover the full audience area adequately?The best solution here...
View ArticleSound Advice | Loudspeaker placement part 5: Reflective surfaces
Today's LessonAcoustically reflective surfaces are any such surface that sound waves physically bounce off of when they come in contact with them, which can create some acoustic challenges in a live...
View ArticleSound Advice | Loudspeaker placement part 4: Room size and acoustics
Today's LessonWhen setting up your sound system indoors, it’s wise to consider the size and the acoustics of the space you will be using. Depending on the shape and size of the venue, you may be faced...
View ArticleSound Advice | Loudspeaker placement part 3: Low frequency resonance
Today's LessonLow frequency sounds have very long omnidirectional wavelengths that are powerful enough to make concrete slabs, walls, and ceilings vibrate. Such structure-born vibrations are called...
View ArticleSound Advice | Loudspeaker placement part 2: Low frequency cancellation
Today's LessonWhile placing a loudspeaker against a wall will cause low frequency build-up, placing a loudspeaker within a certain proximity to walls and surface can have other adverse effects....
View ArticleSound Advice | Loudspeaker placement part 1: Low frequency build-up
Today's LessonLet’s talk about loudspeaker placement. More specifically, let's focus on what happens to low frequencies when a loudspeaker is placed right up against a hard, heavy wall or surface, or...
View ArticleSound Advice | Cable management
Today's LessonCable management is a great way to increase the aesthetic appeal of your stage setup as well as promote a bit more safety around your gear. There are a couple widely accepted methods for...
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