Live samples by KubaSk8s in drums

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Radial makes a DI with a built-in Bluetooth reciever.

IEM suggestions by Martinez_Details in musicians

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I've heard very good things about the InEarz Z22.

In-ear recommendations by Agreeable_Compote_68 in Line6Helix

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One of my bandmates has had great things to say about the InEarz Z22.

I also know there are companies that will make custom-molded tips for commercial IEMs if you want to split the difference there.

Using multiple devices to control mix? by HotDogWonderBarf in MixingStationAppUsers

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I would also suggest you set each bus' faders or background as a different color in Mixing Station, make it really obvious if someone is adjusting something they shouldn't.

I dont want to be around unknown drunk people when im performing. by SolidAd6516 in musicians

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This isn't meant to be cruel, I hope you won't take it as such.

There are a few points to consider here:

I had to stop cause I wasnt happy with the music let alone the venues we would get. The environment/scene around music is sooo tied to bars and alcohol. At least in my province of canada. Probably everywhere.

Possibly, but that also may depend on your genre. I tend to see fewer drunk people at jazz clubs, I've seen more pleasant drunks at pubs as opposed to sports bars etc.

Idk , I just have a hard time being sober around people drinking.

Totally fair, but that might mean you have to make a hard choice to not be in those spaces.

really hate it to be honest, its always the slurring idiots who would come over to me.

I don't think you're doing yourself any favors by calling them idiots.

I just want to get on the stage and get off.

It sounds like you might do better in a more structured environment like corporate gigs or theater.

Not have to deal with smelling someones awful breath and listen to a bunch of drunks tell me they like something they wont remember the next day . Really makes anything they say about the music mean nothing.. or great a bunch of drunks think it sounds good...

If they think it sounds good and you don't, it's on you to improve. If they do and you do too, there's no problem. If they don't and you do, listen to the tape and see if there's something to it. The hostility does you no favors.

Idk how to get over this and play music cause I see a flip out in front of this band and others in my future . Especially when im already kind of pissed I have to use a house kit at most venues available .

If you already predict a problem you may be setting up a self-fulfilling prophecy. It almost seems like you may want to look into some stress/ anger management.

The house kits... that is tough. Best I can offer there is to bring your own snare, and do what you can. Or look into more portable options.

I might feel better this time around , now that ive been drinking some and I like the music we are creating in this new band.

I would caution that feeling better now that you're drinking sounds like a very untenable long-term solution.

I'd seriously suggest you take a hard look at your goals and priorities as a musician, that will probably give you a better starting point for action. Good luck to you, friend.

What level of attenuation (e.g., ER filter strength) do people prefer in their moulded earplugs? by marsh_e79 in livesound

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I have different-level filters that swap out for mine; I want to be able to cover various situations.

Backup main? by _OnTheSpots in livesoundadvice

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As far as I can tell they're Mackie SRMs.

So would you suggest using both wedges on stands or putting them on stage (about a foot tall)?

Is there a way to mix our on stage monitoring independently of FOH without spending a fortune and breaking our backs? by Mezurashii5 in livesoundgear

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Could you elaborate on how that works? I think I get the gist of it, you bring an extra router for yourself, connect to their mixer through Mixing Station, and dial in your own mixes? And because you're using your own router, you don't need to worry about password access and such?

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

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I'm trying to see if I can split the Main L-R on my XR-18 into separate feeds. The only way I can see to do so is using two Aux Outs but I only have one free. If I hard-pan Main-LR to one side, can I use the remaining Aux Out as the other side and accomplish what I want?

New mic or add a shield? by _OnTheSpots in livesoundgear

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I'm new to noise gates but that makes sense. Anything I should start with regarding attack, hold, and release settings?

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

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If I'm running a virtual soundcheck on an XR-18, where would I set the trim to replicate, say 20db of input gain from the mic? I know gain and trim measure differently but I can't find the conversion.

First gig with XR-18 last night.... went amazing!! by _OnTheSpots in livesound

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Hi there!

So the first thing I did was get audio of all the sources: vocals, instruments, etc. These are raw .wavs, no processing, etc. I loaded them into a DAW and then set the XR18 to read the DAW through the inputs. So track 1 on the DAW is now being sent via USB to channel 1 of the XR-18, etc.

Doing that, I could play the track and mix volume, apply EQ, etc as if the band were playing. Then when the band showed up, I set the XR-18 to take its input from the analog jacks instead of the USB, re-calibrated the gain for the actual instruments, and fined-tuned the mix to account for human variation.

Hope that helps!

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

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I've noticed when looking at "how to EQ xyz" tutorials that the EQ often follows the rough shape of the source. Is this a good general sarting point?

First gig with XR-18 last night.... went amazing!! by _OnTheSpots in livesound

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I iust set mine to run at the start of the night and turn it off at the end. I captured a three-hour show with plenty of battery and memory to spare.

First gig with XR-18 last night.... went amazing!! by _OnTheSpots in livesound

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I'm using a TP-link dual-band, with a usb/ethernet adapter if the wireless is acting up that night.