Proper Use of Audio Mixers and Floor Monitors The main objective when dialing in stage monitors is to provide the best possible reference for each musician to help them to achieve their best performance. Adjusting them correctly for each artist is critical to the performance of the band as a whole. Whether you’re using floor … leer más
In this pandemic-induced era, numerous venues and churches have been compelled to embrace the realm of livestreaming. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of livestreaming or seeking ways to enhance the audio quality of your broadcasts, this article will prove invaluable. The main production goal of a streaming broadcast mix is to recreate the … leer más
When line-array loudspeaker systems are deployed in large venues, one issue that is most often debated is how to install subwoofers to adequately cover the entire audience. Should you keep the energy on the floor and deliver that tactile sense of bass to the crowd with a ground-stacked solution? Should you aim for more volume … leer más
When mixing live audio, one of the biggest mistakes a sound operator can make is aimlessly applying EQ without intentionality due to of lack of understanding. In this article, I will walk you through a process to follow when using your EQ to manipulate these frequencies, so that you can create a musical, well-defined, clear … leer más
When mixing live audio, one of the biggest mistakes a sound operator can make is aimlessly applying EQ without intentionality due to of lack of understanding. In this article, I hope to equip you with knowledge and understanding about frequencies so that you know exactly what it is that you are manipulating as you sculpt … leer más
What is the difference between a mix that sounds muddy and undefined and another that sounds crystal clear with definition and intelligibility? The difference is in the EQ. While often misunderstood, equalizers are the bread and butter of good sound reinforcement. Knowing the basics of EQing is one of the most critical aspects of running … leer más
Once upon a time, churches had no sound systems. The congregation sang their lyrics and sight read their vocal parts from hymnals. Fast forward to today; most churches are using current technology including sound systems, lighting, presentation software, cameras for live streaming and more. Unlike church from ages past, we must consider how to integrate … leer más
The history of the subwoofer is inextricably linked with the evolution of the full-range loudspeaker. In the mid-1950s, various manufacturers of hi-fi loudspeakers began to introduce compact, closed-box enclosures that featured long-throw woofers, and in the early 1970s a talented engineer working at Jensen, named James Novak, developed the equations describing a bass reflex (or … leer más
Los altavoces QSC son populares por reproducir las fuentes de sonido de manera precisa y con gran potencia en una gran variedad de aplicaciones. Sin embargo, a diferencia del entorno controlado de un estudio de sonido, el mundo real presenta infinidad de desafíos a los que hay que enfrentarse para obtener un sonido agradable, tanto con QSC como con cualquier otra marca de altavoz. Muchos factores, como la forma de las salas, la altura del techo y la presencia de paredes que reflejan o absorben el sonido, se combinan de tal forma que configurar un sistema de sonido se convierte en todo un desafío... leer más
Da igual si escuchas música en vivo en un local, la banda sonora de una película en un cine o disfrutas de unas canciones con tus auriculares: el sonido proviene de unos altavoces. Esto es algo que comprende todo el mundo. Sin embargo, diseñar altavoces que produzcan un sonido preciso y agradable se puede hacer de diferentes maneras. Hay altavoces pasivos, altavoces activos y altavoces amplificados. Al ver descritos estos diseños y su tecnología, es bastante habitual encontrar términos erróneos. Por eso, vamos a aclarar un poco la parte técnica... leer más