live sound

Hi all, So I read some comments around the DarkRay stating Compression is supposed to be first in the Signal Chain, while others have stated...

I've twice experienced what might be a "wolf tone" and they were when performing with venues' PAs. When I'd play F# on the D string it jarringly...

Are there any other bass players who own one or several Precision basses and love them for their great (recording) qualities but still favour Jazz...

For those of you that do your own live sound and are good at it, is there a resource (web videos/tutorials or book) that you used to understand...

Hi all, TL,DR: Would you prefer source audio pedals controlled by midi or multi fx units for a pedal board setup? I'm looking for input from...

I'll be playing some reggae and R&B tunes with a quartet in August. We've only got one singer and so I've offered to do backup vocals to push...

I am playing bass in a new church band and my in-ear monitor was cracking and garbled in my ear but the house sound is great. i bought new in-ear...

In many situations gigging we hire a sound guy where one isn’t provided. I like a good loud stage volume as loud as the drums and only want the...

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My six-member old-time acoustic band is back to rehearsing and we have three gigs lined up through June. The nature of our upcoming gigs requires...

I'm a live musician (singer, guitarist) and have been using IEM only in the last few years. Before that I never used anything. My ears have...

Not strictly Live Sound but this is about triggering lights directly with sound. [ATTACH] I use one of those inexpensive Chauvet lighting...

Hello, I'm entering the world of live and recorded metal bass and I need help on how to EQ it. I've looked for threads that give some advice on...

Hey all, Been struggling with how to move forward with my live sound and wanted to call on the group's advice. I've been running a mesa d800...

Hi Guys, Noob questions time: I've just received a brand new Radial JDI for a ridiculously low price. I only play active 5 string basses and...

Quick question about the Palmer speaker simulator. My live rig currently is a sansamp rbi into a compressor running direct to the PA. After some...

Seems like a lot of what have been traditionally rack-mounted gear has now gradually transitioned on to the pedal board, and amp heads have now...

I was listening go this Tommy Guerrero song and i liked the bass tone. ‎No Time for Time by Tommy Guerrero I assume he's got a very fast attack...

When you play live with PA support for bass and drums, how do you and your bandmates set up amplifiers on stage? Does everyone orient their amps...

Anyone use drum triggers live with there band? We just did some recordings and the drums triggered sound so much bigger and cleaner than acoustic...

I mean I know the search for tone is endless and fruitless but what do all of you do to craft your tones? What steps do you all take to dial it in...

Further to my other thread "too much honk?" take a look at the video from my band's recent outing. A friend of a friend runs a biz doing drone...

Hey there. I've been using some sort of dirt in my chain for a little while now. Not until I've started doing some home recording, have I realised...

As the title suggests, this thread is about what works best for you live. Contributing factors could be your bass, your amplifier, size of venue,...

Two guitars Bass Drums Vocals Looking at purchasing a p.a I've been out of the dealing with p.a systems for a while and not sure what's out...

I’m not, and never have been ever. Just wondering if others have found something that exceeded (or meet) their expectations for live sound....

1 - 15' 1/4" TRS to XLR male cable 2 - 1' 1/4" to XLR male cables 1 - XRL male to 2 XLR female splitter 1 - 3' XLR cable 1 - XLR coupler 2 - 1/4"...

So, I got asked to do sound for a touring act at a local cultural society hall (seats about 250 people) for $300. I said sure. Good pay for doing...

Hey TBers, this is my first thread, so I wasn't sure where to post this. Anyway... I saw Dierks Bentley Saturday night at a local arena. It's the...

Hey all, I've recently become aware of this Audiofusion™. They are offering wireless IEM system that uses your (currently) iOS (soon to include...

I am looking to get into digital mixing to use mainly for small to medium bars, but also for rehearsals and potential recording. My requirements:...

Hello, I'm looking at upgrading my PA setup in a few months time and was looking for some advice regarding Sub Placement. I’m not sure whether I...

Like a lot of you I've been chasing 'MY SOUND' for a long time. Well, here it is. Fortunately for me, I play in the types of venues where I can...

Hey everyone! I am the proud owner of an Ampeg PF 50-T that I use for live gigs. I love the warmth of the tubes and the multiple DI options it...

My friend and I have been working on a Bass & Drums project and I'm looking into a few amps. I have a Fender Rumble 15 I've been using as a...

[IMG] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This Line 6 M20d mixer has worked very well for us, giving our professional sound guy enough guts to do the job very...

The long thread about micing a tube amp vs. DI for live sound and the argument of the missing sound of the effects when using just the plain DI...

Ok, I have a dilemma here....and I need your inputs ASAP :) I have a nice bass processor (I use the Line 6 POD HD500 for my bass). I get fantastic...

Hi there I am on a quest to find the best solution the reacquiring problem – namely having inconsistent sound at different gigs. Obviously, every...

Hi, I have problems amplifiing live gigs. I used to play at lower volumes and was very happy with the sound of my set up (DPA 4099-microphone and...