First Steps when mixing sound at a small bar
What I would recommend for your band Before plugging in or soundchecking the band: The word small is important. If you’re making 8–10 dB EQ changes to get the room […]
Small ROCK BAND Mixer Cheat Sheet
No overheads2 kick micsMale lead vocal addedUse as starting points only. Adjust by ear. ==================================================CHANNEL LISTKick Mic 1 – Front / OutsideKick Mic 2 – Batter / Beater SideSnareRack TomFloor […]
Quick Cheatsheet For Mixer Settings
Gate Settings Quick-Guide Cheat Sheet for EQ, Gate and Compressor EQ Settings Quick-Guide Compressor Settings Quick-Guide When mixing, follow this order on each track: GainHPF / Low CutEQ CutsGate, only […]
Definitions for Mixer Terms
In music and live sound, these mean: GainGain is the amount of signal boost added at the input stage, usually from a microphone or instrument before the sound goes through […]
Drum Setup on Mixer for Live Rock Band
Here is a practical StudioLive 32S drum starting chart for your exact setup for a small venue. For a larger venue or outdoor, you may want to add mics for […]
Compression on Rhythm Guitar when Mixing Live Band
Compression can definitely be useful on rhythm guitars! The key is knowing when and how much to use. Here’s why and how you might want to apply compression to rhythm […]
Compression for Mixing Bass Guitar When Mixing Live Band
Compression is highly recommended for bass guitar, and it’s one of the most common tools used in shaping bass tone for a mix. Here’s why you would use it, how […]