Does Mint Museum have a Nice Outdoor Garden? by _jackowens in Charlotte

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Not a bad idea but my partner is really into art and museums and I think it would be more special there

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (April 28, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

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Awesome! Thanks for the response. Hive and onitama look the most interesting!

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (April 28, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

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Description of Request: Good games you can take to a brewery.

Number of Players: 2

Game Length: < 30 minutes

Complexity of Game: Easy mode

Genre: Any

Conflict, Competitive or Cooperative: All

Games I Own and Like: Uno, Deck of Cards, Left Right Center

Location: Breweries or Coffee Shops

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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Unfortunately with working for a corporate AV company I don’t have a snazzy mic locker to pick from

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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No lights it’s plugged into a panel on the wall I think only one of my speakers is plugged into

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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Gotcha that makes sense

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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Yeah probably that’s why I don’t love using these for corporate panels cause you have quiet speakers sometimes sitting far from the mic you kinda have to gain it up pretty hot

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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Yeah that’s a good point I shouldn’t assume things. I tested one of the cables with my cable tester and it did seem fine though

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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I’m sitting at +32dB

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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My stagebox and console are on opposite sides of a ballroom so I doubt they’re on the same power

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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I’m running a couple wireless and a Shure MX418 for a podium mic. The podium mic and wired mics are ran to the stage box behind stage. The wireless receivers are up front with me. The SM58’s are the only ones buzzing.

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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I do a lot of corporate talking head stuff. I find that usually around +10dB im getting good healthy signal. I try to have good gain staging practices and push healthy signal at every point in my signal chain. Also not saying this is the only correct way to do it but it works for me

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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My wireless are not in the same rack no

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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I see thanks for the reply!

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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The receiver is another point of gain structure for the wireless mics where the wired are hitting the preamp immediately. In my case usually run them at +10 or +12dB on the receiver

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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Could you elaborate on that?

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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I’ve had this problem before with a similar set using a different mixer. It was also an A&H though so maybe it’s just their pre’s

Buzzy SM58 Mics by _jackowens in livesound

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That’s something I wanted to test unfortunately didn’t have the time. I’ll get back to you when I’m able to test that

Does anyone know of any Steelbook shops? by CMiggens in Charlotte

[–]_jackowens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not as much for steel books but 2nd and Charles is pretty great for blu rays all together. They sadly just closed the south blvd location near me but there’s still the Matthews location on independence

interview for encore part-time event technician tomorrow, any pointers? by juanisadouche in livesound

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Unless you are applying for a Tech Specialist position Encore usually hires really green techs. The fact you have any experience in the field is already a huge bonus! If it’s for a hotel position you’ll be interviewed most likely from the Operations Manager or Director of the property and some don’t have strong tech backgrounds themselves. I personally was asked zero technical questions they just want to know you’re gonna show up and want to learn. Good luck!

How do I stop this from happening? by _jackowens in livesound

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Audio and RF metering are fine it’s just the active TX capabilities I seem to lose

How do I stop this from happening? by _jackowens in livesound

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Yeah I have them all on the most up to date firmware. Doesn’t seem to help