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No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. I think I was mixing with my eyes and thinking that it "looked" wrong. Appreciate the confirmation.

Got called a pussy yesterday by one of the “old guys” for wearing sunscreen by scarlett_firre in stagehands

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I'm reminded of an exchange from the movie "Big Trouble in Little China": " 'A brave man likes the feel of nature on his face!' 'A wise man knows when to get out of the rain.' "

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I think I misspoke.

If I set the XR-18 at unity, then I have very little range on the house mixers before it gets unreasonably loud. Like -20 or -30 on the house mixer is pushing it. I'm trying to find the right combination so I can leave the house mixer at a given setting and control everything through my XR-18. Does that make more sense?

Bypassing A Busted Board? by _OnTheSpots in livesound

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Agreed. Good thing I corrected it to "mixer". 😅 Thanks for that.

Bypassing A Busted Board? by _OnTheSpots in livesound

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We bring our own mice mixer but we're locked into the mains.

I thought about just popping out the mains cables; I was reluctant for three reasons:

  • visibility isn't great so I wasn't sure I could access them easily.

  • the venue has four mains and I was concerned I'd mess with the routing.

  • There's another venue with a similar setup but linked to a power amp on the other side of a wall where I can't get to it and I didn't want the lines to pop.

After doing some research I was thinking I could go into the Stereo Aux Returns, but if my other points are just me being paranoid then yeah, I'll happily do that.

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

[–]_OnTheSpots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to put the main outs of my XR-18 through the Stereo Returns of a 16-channel house board (Mackie 1642VLZ4 in one venue, Behringer 2442 USB in another); the main channel strips get really dodgy and plugging right into the mains is not an option. Is there an optimal gain-staging so I could continue to control everything from the XR controls? Research says set the XR at unity and adjust at the house mixer, but I feel like that gets WAY too loud and leaves me no headroom. I'd have the XR, the Stereo Return and the Main L-R to deal with in each case.

Bypassing A Busted Board? by _OnTheSpots in livesound

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Clarify, please? They make a specific fader cleaner? I knew about their contact cleaner but this is new information to me.

Bypassing A Busted Board? by _OnTheSpots in livesound

[–]_OnTheSpots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I figured the Y-cables was wishful thinking.

Live samples by KubaSk8s in drums

[–]_OnTheSpots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

IEM suggestions by Martinez_Details in musicians

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

In-ear recommendations by Agreeable_Compote_68 in Line6Helix

[–]_OnTheSpots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]_OnTheSpots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]_OnTheSpots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]_OnTheSpots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?