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500hz resonating????

Worshipbass12

Worshipbass12

Feb 23, 2013
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Nw georgia
#1
Hey guys our sancutuary apparently resonates at 500hz which is basically my low mids so should i cut them and build my tone around that or just send foh the tone i want and let him deal with it?
Also playing at the braves stadium saturday will be using an svt7pro and 810 fridge but here again do i send the tone i want or just send him a flat signal???
 
#2
You can't fix FOH issues from your rig, but you can make them worse. For this reason it's almost always best to send a dry signal. If you mic your rig, it is what it is and FOH will deal. Don't fall into the trap of sending post EQ DI 'your tone' to FOH because really your just sending what you like through YOUR speaker system, which doesn't sound anything like the FOH speakers.
 
#3
Any competent sound guy with an EQ can fix that problem. Don't fix it in your amp.

Side note: there are some reasons to definitely send a post feed to FOH. I set my tone using FOH speakers, not my bass cab. Nobody hears my cab except me. I've had good results setting my tone based on what the audience will actually hear.

I also have a rack tuner in the effects loop, and if I use the mute on the tuner, the pre would still go to FOH, making the mute pointless.
 
#5
rude_basstard said:
Side note: there are some reasons to definitely send a post feed to FOH. I set my tone using FOH speakers, not my bass cab. Nobody hears my cab except me. I've had good results setting my tone based on what the audience will actually hear.
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It can be done, if you can work with your sound guy. But then of course you're stuck listening to whatever results from your rig. If that works for you, fine.
 
#7
Unless you're working with a regular sound man, on a tour for example, or with a very experienced soundman who takes the time to confer, flat is the way to go. A good soundman will listen to the band, and try to make the bass fit the band and the room.

I've worked in venues that provided the system and tech. These are often the best places to get 'your' sound to the audience. The tech knows his room, and already has most of the setup in place, so he can take the time to work on your requests and try to get your sound out front.

YMMV!
 
#12
Sounds flat is the way to go form the general consensus. I could learn a thing or two here myself. I should come check out the live sound forum more often.

We don't all get the opportunity to play stadiums all the time.

Good luck worshipbass12!!!
 

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