Sound Advice by Leon Sievers Sound Professional August 13, 2007
Gradually raise the master
fader, and submaster faders, to the mid-center positions, usually marked
by shading or lines. This position provides the least mixer noise or distortion.
Check that you are receiving signal and have the signal being reproduced
by both the monitor and house sound system. By going through this process
before the worship team arrives, you will have adequate time to troubleshoot
the system.
Schedule the arrival of the
musicians so that drums and percussion arrive 15 minutes in advance of
the rest of the band. They will benefit from the extra time and space to
setup their equipment and others wont lose focus waiting for the drums
to get setup. Once the entire worship team is ready (you will know this
because they will begin playing riffs from Stairway to Heaven) it is time
to redirect their focus onto the technical elements of sound check. Instruct
all the musicians to refrain from playing until each instrument and vocal
has been properly checked.
I recommend checking instruments
ahead of vocals. It is often difficult to establish a good vocal mix until
the band has set their stage levels. I recommend that you start with the
lowest octaves and work towards the upper frequency ranges for both instrument
and vocals. Begin with the kick drum and other percussion then add the
bass guitar, keyboards, guitar and finally acoustic guitar.
Adjust the level and eq
as available in your monitor mix configuration. Make another eq adjustment
for the sound being reproduced in the house speaker system. Repeat this
process until you have checked and set the proper levels in the monitors
and confirmed their presence in the house sound system.
great article don't forget monitor placement
Unless I missed it. Monitor placement is important when sharing a common mix. Those who want it louder can benefit from a raised monitor just put it on a chair to see if it solves the I can't hear problem. If it is too loud move it farther away. ...more
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One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.