I have an event to play at and a friend of mine offered these set of speakers that she got free. She has no cables that she got with it. . I'm struggling to figure out the power cable situation and if just a pair of 1/4 inch cables to connect to my interface would work

I have a focusrite 2i2 so only have the typical 2 output cable slots.

Any help/suggestions?

I tried to download Sennheiser's WSM for My MacBook Pro, but i keep getting the message "error loading tac with id:54889" when pressing download. Anyone know how to fix this?

I ordered a DM3-D back in April, and just received word that my order has been delayed AGAIN, until February this time.

Is anyone else having issues with Yamaha equipment delivery issues?

Hello everyone. I'm going to make this question sound really simple. To do that I will take example from allen&heat qu/sq series. So let's say I do some eq, gate, comp or whatever on an input channel. It applies to L-R and whatever else I send it to. Which means, I see the same settings on that input channel when I press mix1-2-3-4... and so on.

What I'm wondering is if there is a mixer, with a separate layer of these processing adjustments. Like, I do eq on channel 1 on L-R out. But when I press mix everything is untouched so I either copy paste it from L-R or eq it again from scratch under mix 1.

Obviously, this would be weird in case of gate/comp but boy did I wish I could eq a channel again on a different mix.

I'm not talking about the processing of the output channels, graphic eq and stuff. I hope I've made it clear enough. Thank you in advance!

Edit: Let's say it's qu 16 and I have 16 eqs for my xlr input channels and they are basically it for all mixes. I want it to be like 16eqs x the number of outputs I have.

Hi, currently i have VI7000 & 2 of x32(one rack type and recently bought one console) all 3 with dante cards.

Usually i set Vi7000 as leader since it receive sync from sync generator, then all other dantes as slave. However, console type x32 causing some weird sounds when its slave. If x32 is set as master, it doesn’t have any issue, but when its slave, sound from dante has some sort of static noise in it. (Although on both x32 & Dante Controller has all green on sync and stuff..)

But if i direct connect only between x32s, no noise at all whether its on slave or master.

Any idea of whats cuasing noise..?

Hi!

I have an A&H CQ20B coming for use at church. We have a 5 pc band (Drums, Bass, Acoustic, Electric, Keys), a lead singer, and a group of back up singers.

The board has 6 aux outs. I want to have 6 IEM sets for each musicians and 1 for the lead singer. The backups can use a floor monitor.

Any suggestions how I can configure the 6 Aux outs? I guess there's no right or wrong here. I just need ideas.

We'd prioritize having a stereo mix over a personal mix. Maybe because it's how we've been rolling from our previous set up (analog). Drums and bass share a mix, keys and guitars share a mix.

We got used to hearing everything mixed well anyway, so we got used to playing to compliment each other, and not really to hear ourselves stand out in each ear mix.

Also, to those with experience with this mixer, do I need to use aux outs for the livestream mix? Or does that all get handled by the USB audio?

Thanks!

I often borrow some bnc terminated coax cables from my video department colleagues when I need more length for my antenna cables. So far I've not had any problems doing this, but I know I could eventually. I'm just curious what could happen, and how likely it would be. Signal loss? Damage? Is it worse to use out of spec cable to get my antenna closer, or to use the right cable and be stuck in a less desirable location?

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In my venue, when the bass amp is off but plugged into the board, it picks up a Christian radio station. Totally freaked me out when I found it because it's very distorted and talking about the devil and all. Some IEMs pick it up as well. Anything I can do about it.

Me and some friends are starting a metal band and we need a decent PA system for the vocalist. Up until this point he’s used a mic hooked up to an amp, but we all agree that it’s time for an upgrade .

The vocal technique he uses isn’t very loud, about as loud as a natural speaking voice, so we’re needing something that’ll amplify his voice over the guitars and drums

Price isn’t necessarily an issue, we’re just trying to get some ideas/suggestions on how to handle this

My daughter has to do a lot of film auditions on video. At home we have a studio but at college she doesn't have a good audio environment and the audio setup we send with her (Rode NT1) is picking up way too much ambient noise. She's also started using her phone instead of her audio interface due to portability issues. Any recommendations for a mic that is iphone 15 pro max (and also possibly audio interface) compatible with good ambient noise rejection? I was thinking a lav near her face? Preferably 300ish max.

Perhaps a Rode Wireless GO II? Actually, nope, just saw that's omni and not cardoid.

Thanks !

… all instruments are DI, everyone is using IEMs. On a main stage at a festival, with no side fills. Is there any reason not to stick a “room” mic on the kit for a certain bit in a certain song where the room sound on the drums is artistically prominent. Just to try and re-create that track as close to the album as possible. Since the band are playing the album in full.

Pros - if it works; thinking a mono ribbon mic with a signal delay for the albini slapback room tone would sound 🤌

Cons - it’s a festival. Every minute of soundcheck only lasts 14 seconds IRL and for the 10 second section of the track this time could be spent better elsewhere.

Just thinking, hypothetically though, would it work?

I'm looking to get one of these and some DB25 to XLR fanouts to split inputs to an IEM rig and FOH (inputs would go into the box inputs and split out both sets of DB25 fanouts): http://www.networksound.com/index.php/products/pbays/xlr16dbsplit

I am just wondering what happens when phantom power is engaged - if one channel in a DB25 output fanout has phantom power engaged, will it only be limited to that channel in the inputs or would the power be able to jump to other inputs inadvertently?

Hi Everybody,

We had an issue recently where it turned out the settings on the Behringer S16 had been changed with the config button and select/adjust knob.

Does anyone know of a way to lock out these controls? Or have an idea of how to physically block the buttons and knob on the S16 without covering the XLR jacks?

Thanks!

I run sound at a local DIY spot I've helped build from the ground up into something I'm pretty proud of. I'm a self taught musician and more recently, a self-taught (special thanks to the internet obviously lmao) sound guy. Just recently upgraded my setup to consist of 2 QSC K12.2's, a Mackie 1000W 18" sub, and a A&H CQ18T mixer. After getting this new and very portable setup, the thought occurred to use it around the surrounding area to run sound for events and what not.

I've always tried to think of ways to get around working 9-5 and be my own boss, but never found anything I'd be willing to commit to as a business venture. I feel like with the experience I've gained from running sound and the equipment I now have, this could seriously be something great for me.

What I'm curious about is if any of you have taken the leap into doing this independently and if so, how did you go about establishing clientele and getting your first few gigs?

I'd also like to note that I'm in multiple bands, and running sound at a traditional venue doesn't totally appeal to me right now because I'd rather play my own shows on weekends (weeknights being an exception). So I guess for this endeavor, I'd be looking for mainly church/business/school events taking place during traditional business hours or weeknights.

I play electric violin and have my Shure GLXD16+ on my pedal board. I love how easy it is to just set my board down, turn it on, and play. I am not so happy with the range. I play weddings (Around 50 events per year) and strolling through 200 people in a 150' room gets more cut-outs than I would like. I was thinking of selling it and getting the SLXD14. I'm not super keen on having one off of the board, and keeping both seems like overkill.

Does anyone have experience with these or a possible second option?

Thought I would share this. I recently made a new IEM rack and got a new router but didn't want to mount it in side or on a rack shelf. So I made two custom blanking plates that accept counter sunk M6 bolts and magnets then a case for the router (SFT1200). That way the router attenna can still be folded out but also the router can be removed. It also can stay there even with a lid on (at least the one case I have)

File is free for download if anyone wants on my printables page.

Printables.com/@draildiagnostics

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This question probably reflects my ignorance about wireless stage setups in general, but I would like to learn more, and I don't mind complex, detailed answers.

I am in a workplace band typically consisting of 1 keyboard, 2 guitars, 1 bass, 2-3 vocal mikes, e-drums/e-cajon. Lacking a dedicated space, we spend a lot of time setting up and breaking down our setup which we run through a mixer and monitors/PA. We'd like to find a way to minimize the setup time and also be more portable and quieter during practice. We'd like to get rid of our monitors and switch to IEMs. We'd also like to get rid of as many cables as possible by going wireless for all inputs and monitoring. We already have 1 or 2 wireless transmitters for guitar and 1 wireless IEM, and this limited setup works fine. I'm wondering what problems we would encounter if we just replicated this (tx/rx for 7 inputs + tx/rx for 7-8 IEMs). How do we prevent the different wireless signals from interfering? Is going fully wireless a bad idea? Are there alternate ways to minimize setup/breakdown of equipment and to be more portable?

Thanks in advance for your advice and comments.

I frequently tune installed systems in venues and churches. D&B and LA mostly. I’ve got a healthy playlist that I can jump through to work on certain frequency ranges, but fear my go to low-mid test tracks have gotten too comfortable.

Last job I commissioned I felt good, then the client threw on some Sheryl Crow track (didn’t catch the name) with a boomy acoustic and rather hollow sounding snare. I immediately thought ‘well that sounds like shit’.

Anyone got go-to tracks for this? I’m think 150-450 mud range.

I'm looking for some advice on how much to charge a community theater in a major city in the midwest.

I am not a pro (never earned any money for doing live sound) but from a lot of feedback I have received over the years, my work is good enough that I could. I have had an arrangement with a community theater in my city for many years. They own 100% of the equipment and I volunteer my time.

I'm thinking about changing that arrangement. I would own a bunch of the gear and then charge them some money. The house seats over 300 people. Each show runs for 8 performances over 2 weekends, plus a week of tech rehearsal.

Rough ballpark estimate: What should I charge?

I have absolutely no prior experience to this. The venue is an open basketball court with a stage at one side. There would at least 30 choir members on stage and an orchestra (11 violins, 3 guitars, 1 double bass) below the stage. There would be around 1k audience om the court and bleachers.

Any tips on how to amplify this set-up? What mics can be used and how many are needed?

My talent is having iem dropouts as they move from DS to US. When they’re in the DS position they say it’s fine.

Until I can invest in a better antenna combiner setup, can I just flip the paddle on its side to cover more stage depth?

Sorry, RF is kind of a dark art to me. 😆

We don't see on the manual what the 9 preset settings on the DSP dial are? Does anyone know ?

Using installed gear with house show files for a one off event; never used an M32 with a Dante card so I suspect it may have something to do with that but I found nothing when searching the web. It’s definitely not part of the channel name. Thanks!

Is there a cheap way to convert 2 analog xlr cables to 1 AES3 output?

I’m limited with one AES output on the Midas M32 but I need more AES outputs if that is possible.

Any recommendations?

I'm still struggling with calculating the size generator needed for an outdoor tailgate party our band is playing. I finally realize I need clean sinewave invertor generator, and I can rent one that is 3000w from our local Home Depot for about $100 a day. I'm thinking it will probably be enough.

Here's what I have so far - is this looking correct?:

• 400w Powered Speaker: Harbinger VARI V3415
• 300w Powered Speaker: Harbinger VARI V2212
• 300w Powered Speaker: Harbinger VARI V2212
• 375w Marshall DSL40CR Guitar Amp
• 375w Band mates Guitar Amp (guess)
• ??? Mixing Board?
• Bass Amp Equipment
• ??? Guitar pedals?
• ??? A couple of floor fans (hot outside)