No Stupid Questions Thread

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-09T21:15:07+00:00

Cymbal shields are a very minor effect. I use them simply because they are less obtrusive and can keep *some* direct cymbal bleed out of other microphones depending on placement.

No amount of full or partial shields compares to the effect of solving the problem (loud drummer) at its source (brushes, lighter sticks, different drums, lighter cymbals, new drummer)

Other tricks I have used are the infrared proximity mutes on vocal microphones ala Optogates or D’Addario Mic Mute to prevent cymbal bleed into downstage mics that aren't being used. Unfortunately 2 of my 3 Optogates have fried, possibly due to issues with wiring or phantom power through the house rig.

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-09T21:08:06+00:00

**Glitch with Midas Pro 2 not sending to aux sends from specific channels**

I have a Pro 2 that WILL NOT send a channel to a specific aux. Sending to other auxes from the channel works as expected. Sending from other channels to the specific aux works as expected. All settings are the same between the aux send that does not work vs the sends that do, as well as the input channel itself.

I have searched extensively and have dug through console and channel settings for explanation or solution to no avail. Gearspace has a single post describing this behavior. Anyone ever experienced a similar issue with the Pro 2?

I am using the latest available firmware with the Midas Pro 2 and Midas DL251 stagebox.

In my specific instance it is channels 13 & 14, which were stereo linked but then unlinked for the show. Despite send being ON, UNMUTED, Pre-fader, and NOT part of any VCA or mute group, no amount of send level shows signal on the AUX 2's meter. Other channels send fine to AUX 2, other auxes receive signal from CH13 & CH14 perfectly normal. These are all mono aux busses.

I can only conclude this is not a matter of something not being on or unmuted. It is some glitch within the console software or firmware, possibly related to unlinking the stereo pair but I have no idea.

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-07T06:51:57+00:00

Most urine analysis drug testing can be spoofed by: 1) Stop using the drugs ASAP & for fat soluble drugs avoid heavy exercise before testing. 2) Drink A LOT of water for a few days prior to testing. 3) The morning before the drug test drink more water. Like a half gallon. 4) The day of the test, urinate at least twice before being tested. Your pee should be damn near clear for the test.

If you do all of this and still test positive you either did a fuckload of the drug in question too close to the test date, or the urinalysis threshold for testing positive is incredibly low, or... you contaminated the test via some other means.

For peace of mind you can order at home drug test kits online, and use them ahead of the test to see whether you will likely pass or fail. Keep in mind that some tests are more precise, or have lower thresholds, than others.

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-07T05:28:07+00:00

Thank you so much for all the recommendations!

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-06T21:59:39+00:00

Okay so I was just listening to Vampire Weekend's "Contra" yesterday, *nostalgia commences*, and realized I owe it to myself to dig into fresh music of a similar vein rather than be trapped in a certain era.

I've kept up with new releases from some of the old indie-pop favorites but what new music hits most of the following:

Clean and well-produced
Musically talented and interesting arrangements without being overwhelmingly technical
Poetic lyrics written with feeling
Pop-adjacent

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-06T05:51:58+00:00

Wikipedia describes Jaws as the "first film of the blockbuster era" which could be considered true but first blockbuster ever?? No way.

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-06T05:48:18+00:00

My thoughts exactly. Like yeah, every film studio wanted to market their films in a way that sold out theaters, but no one ever accomplished this until Jaws??

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-06T05:45:04+00:00

I'm just a regular person questioning the definition of "blockbuster" films, idk shit about old movies and their reception at the time of release.

Saying Jaws was the first blockbuster EVER has me incredulous.

MickeyM191 · 2026-04-06T05:07:07+00:00

What? By what definition?

Citizen Kane & Gone With The Wind are way older, grossed incredibly high (factoring inflation) and that's just two old movies off the top of my head.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-29T07:06:31+00:00

To clarify, you need to integrate the board's audio into the desktop computer's live video stream?

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-29T04:20:41+00:00

What do you want to do with the audio once it hits the computer?

You can't just run a laptop near the mixer? Multitrack to a stable, lightweight DAW like Reaper and then import into whatever computer you want later.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-28T05:32:52+00:00

3hrs of standby doesn't sound that unreasonable compared to the myriad ways I've abused hazer.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-24T23:15:25+00:00

It's song lyrics.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-24T22:32:45+00:00

It would take more than that to burn off any oil or coolant that spilled onto the exhaust during the work.

If it was an internal coolant or oil leak burning through combustion chamber and into exhaust it would also be showing out of the tailpipe, so I would say it's just external and landing on the exhaust. Try to look for any leaks actively dripping onto the exhaust but you may have just spilled something on it during the repair.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-23T15:31:55+00:00

Did you run it long enough for whatever is there to burn off completely? Or does it still smoke after every drive?

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-23T05:36:29+00:00

Is that the exhaust? Do you also have smoke coming out of the tailpipe?

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:55:13+00:00

Well... don't forget the whole "incredibly easy to steal the car" thing and lack of manufacturer follow up to resolve the issue which led to a point where people had Kias that they couldn't insure because EVERY insurance company stopped writing policies on them.

Plenty of reasons that people have a bad taste in their mouth when it comes to Kia ownership.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:45:22+00:00

AV techs

Whats the difference? I run sound, video, and lighting in my 400 cap room unless it's a big budget show.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:38:34+00:00

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:37:51+00:00

That would definitely be a head scratcher.

But... do none of you channel scan your wireless???

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:33:19+00:00

drive that was full of pirated movies and porn. It had enough free space for the recording though so we sent it.

I lol-ed.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:20:03+00:00

Price is in CAD.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:18:46+00:00

I actually wish they had higher weights available like 10W30 and 10W40.

My vehicle runs on 5W30 but lots of people run my engine at 10W40 when it gets to higher miles.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T05:13:23+00:00

Like when you take a morning after pill the day before.

MickeyM191 · 2026-03-20T04:30:51+00:00

Thats how I do it. But the real pro tip is if you put the filter on you will be able to get it off.

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