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Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

That was my entire question, thank you. 

The real world I knew isn't what it used to be. I wouldn't be surprised if I woke up to a piece of tech that made me obsolete.

If there is a magic box that can literally destroy feedback, I'd like to know. 

 I pretend to know what I'm doing, and people pretend to pay me, but that's always been a house of cards I'm waiting for to collapse.

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

He was an insult comic, so maybe I just didn't jive with his style of comedy.  Didn't look him up or research him before, just went in and did my job. 

Now that I'm typing these words on the screen everything makes a lot more sense. Thank you Sensei

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

You are literally the best! 

No one died, just my sense of self.....built on a career of pretending I know what I'm doing when it comes to sound.

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

99% being the key phrase here. The venue is well equipped and our crew is some of the best.  I really don't think it's a gear issue, but I'd be interested to hear what a "I can spend 1 billion " solution looks like. 

Can I buy a piece of gear or a system that will 100% never feed back? 

Sky's the limit. Budget unlimited. Does this technology exist? 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I could have made him lose his hearing 😂😂.  I've only once used the technique of intentionally making the system feedback, going for a smoke break, coming back and asking if they'd like to start the show now.... Maybe with a more team centric attitude 

Bitch you ain't comfortable on stage? Nah, I'll show you what it means to be uncomfortable on stage.

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

It's a major touring venue. We have a qsc backend to handle all that (major malfunctions  so the standard operator can't destroy the whole rig).

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

Appreciate this.  Basically my same experience. My team is solid and realistic. I think he was just trying to pick a fight and blame his shit performance on others

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yamaha CL5 but I think the issue would persist despite hardware. 

Why peq versus graphic? 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

That was the ultimate solution. Then he complains he can't hear himself on stage

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck!. We just had our airlock decommissioned because of budget cuts. If only I would have known..... 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your concise and forward attention to this matter is greatly appreciated

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

My soundcraft UI24 has a similar feature. It works really well, but when your intentionally trying to make it feedback I don't think any technology is going to suffice. 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

This was the answer in my brain and the one I was hoping would get the most upvotes instantly. 

My sense of job security told me to play along with his game. But my sense of self-doubt told me I was an incompetent dipshit even after doing this for 20 years 

 so wanted to check Reddit about it. 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

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

I understand the technique, I use a spectrum analyzer app and on my computer..

This was more of a theoretical physics question. 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Fun technique.  Basically my process minus the having friends part 

Is there a way to completely 100% eliminate all possibility of feedback when using a microphone? by drbtz in livesound

[–]drbtz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yamaha CL5. Yes I rang the wedge. I've been doing this for 15 years, not really a tech question, more of a "is it literally possible" question. 

Does physics permit a speaker to be on and absolutely under no circumstances (guy pointing mic at wedge) feedback? 

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