Sound Advice | EQ Tips - Frequency masking and how to avoid it
Today's LessonA common problem that occurs in so many mixes is what’s called frequency masking. A sound person wants a heavy bass sound and boosts the bass, lows and low-mids everywhere in the mix...
View ArticleSound Advice | Using a dedicated monitor mixer
Today's LessonThe TouchMix 30-Pro is more than capable of handling FOH and monitors at the same time. But sometimes there are situations when having two separate mixers is beneficial.When mixing...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to ring out a room (mains and monitors) to eliminate feedback
Today's LessonRinging out your room is a process for stabilizing your PA system against feedback by identifying and eliminating problematic frequencies that are prone to feeding back naturally. It’s a...
View ArticleSound Advice | Creating a "festival" mixing scene
Today's LessonIn a music festival scenario, there will be several bands playing and you may not always know what the set is for each band until they get up on stage. This means as the mix engineer,...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to avoid comb filtering part 3: Reflections
Today's LessonThere are two ways comb filtering is created in a physical space with a sound system. The first is by what is called reflections. Any time a sound is produced, it radiates from the source...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to avoid comb filtering part 4: Multiple loudspeakers
Today's LessonOne big way comb filtering can be created is by using multiple loudspeakers. In stereophonic reproduction, left and right loudspeakers are placed equidistant from each other. Both direct...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to adjust input gain on your mixer
Today's LessonA quick tip regarding input gain. The first thing you want to do after plugging mics and instruments into your mixer is set your input gain using the gain trim knobs. This is vital to...
View ArticleSound Advice | Broadcast mixing tips: The importance of microphones
Today's LessonWhen it comes to capturing all audio sources for a broadcast mix, the rule to follow is; if you want it to be heard, Mic it or plug it in.That’s right, mic each drum element, percussion,...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to multitrack record multiple bands using TouchMix
Today's LessonHere's how to easily multi-track a multiband event using the TouchMix.Plug in a hard drive.Format to Fat 32 Create different recording sessions.One for each bandArm all of your channels...
View ArticleSound Advice | EQ tips for vocals
Today's LessonIf your mix includes vocals, then your vocal tone needs to be perfect. You see, humans by nature, tune into voices and listen to them predominantly. A small vocal problem will stand out...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to set up mono in-ear mix
Today's LessonToday we'll discuss how to set up a mono in-ear mix on a TouchMix mixer.Choose an aux mix and make sure to label it. Make sure your mix is set to “pre fader.”Plug an XLR in the aux output...
View ArticleSound Advice | Parametric EQ Explained
Today's LessonThe parametric EQ is a mainstay of recording and live sound because it offers continuous control over the audio signal’s frequency content.The parametric EQ on an input channel of a...
View ArticleSound Advice | Using delay loudspeakers in a venue
Today's LessonToday, we need to provide concert level sound without disturbing the neighbors behind us. To accomplish this, we'll set up a pair of delay speakers halfway back in the venue.The problem...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to avoid comb filtering part 1: Destructive phase...
Today's LessonLet's discuss a phenomenon called comb filtering, which can have an adverse effect on the overall sound of the PA in a room. Destructive Phase InterferenceTo begin explaining comb...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to eliminate feedback with EQ
Today's LessonEQ can be a powerful tool when it comes to eliminating feedback. Here are a few quick eq tips that can help cut down on feedback when you need them.Start by applying a low cut filter on...
View ArticleSound Advice | Controlling stage volume - Mic the guitar amps
Today's LessonKeeping the overall stage volume down is very helpful when controlling your monitor volume. One thing we can do here is to keep any guitar cabinets on stage at low volume. The cabinet...
View ArticleSound Advice | Volume channel placement
Today's LessonOnce you’ve established general EQ settings for your instruments, channel volume placement is the next step in creating an even sounding mix. We will do this by using our mixer’s faders....
View ArticleSound Advice | What is a graphic EQ?
Today's LessonGraphic equalizers consist of multiple graphical sliders that producers and audio engineers use for altering and controlling the frequency response of an audio system.Professional...
View ArticleSound Advice | How to avoid comb filtering part 2: What is comb filtering?
Today's LessonWhat is comb filtering?Comb filtering occurs when certain frequencies are either amplified or attenuated within 10 dB of each other by interference from an identical version of the...
View ArticleSound Advice | Mixing monitors using a wireless tablet
Today's LessonWhether you’re the sole monitor mixer for an event or you’re managing both FOH and monitors, there are some real advantages to managing monitors with an iPad from the stage.Number one,...
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