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Mixing the MusiCares Bob Dylan Tribute Concert

Mixing the MusiCares Bob Dylan Tribute Concert

Mixing FOH sound at large-scale, multi-performer events is a specialized task that I usually choose to avoid. I know myself well enough to understand that I possess neither the organizational skills nor the temperament necessary to successfully navigate through the rapid-fire changes of bands, musical styles and production formats. Over my 40 years of mixing, I have most definitely evolved into an “evening with” kind of a guy. I do my best work when my concentration is unbroken and when I have heard enough repetitions of songs to really get inside the arrangements. A distraction as slight as having a surprise support band can easily sidetrack my show day preparation process.

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Joel Singer, outside the Music Mix Mobile M3 recording rig, holds a Focusrite RedNet 6 MADI Bridge recently added to their recording arsenal.

Live Loses its Luster Inside an MP3

You’re all aware of the oil glut. Great if you have gas tanks to fill, not so much if you have retirement accounts loaded with petroleum stocks. Overcapacity is all around us — we’ve had gluts of airline seats and houses in the past. Today, we have surfeits of airliners, copper and PhD’s in the news. As with all shortages and surpluses, there are winners and losers, new opportunities and missed chances for every miscalculation of supply and demand.

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Keeping the house level at a reasonable level has benefits for both yourself and the audience, but also offers more headroom to create a more dynamic mix.

Hush…I’m Trying to Mix!

Suggestions for Getting a Great Sound at Lower SPL’s

How loud is your P.A. at the mix position? 100 dB? 105 dB? 115 dB? Do you even know? When was the last time you had a reality check and measured the average SPL for your show? Do you really need to mix that loud?

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Programs such as Shure’s Wireless Workbench (available for Mac and PC) can ease the task of managing multiple RF channels.

How Much Wireless Do You Really Need?

Hello FRONT of HOUSE readers! I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Vince Lepore, and starting with this issue, I’ll be writing the “Sound Sanctuary” column. I live in Orlando, FL with my beautiful wife Carrie and our two pugs Louie and Miles. Carrie and I both work at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where I’m the technical director and Carrie is the graphic designer. I also teach live production full time at Full Sail University, a position that I’ve held for almost a decade. So, let’s get started…

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Illustration by Andy Au

A Little Therapy…It’s Our Job

I enjoy engaging people in conversation and hearing different points of view regarding a wide variety of topics. I take pleasure in hearing about a person’s life, their problems and their issues as well as talking about baseball, music, girls, audio, cars, guitars, home ownership, politics, books, movies and the world at large — though not necessarily in that order.

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With Meyer Sound Constellation, Indiana University South Bend Has an Adaptable Space

Meyer Sound Constellation Installed at IUSB

SOUTH BEND, IN – At Indiana University South Bend (IUSB), a Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system proved to be a critical component in transforming a lecture hall into a flexible performance space with impeccable acoustics that can adapt to any musical genre.

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Mackie Freeplay

Mackie FreePlay

Mackie’s FreePlay Personal P.A is an ultra-portable, high-fidelity stereo sound system. Features include battery- or AC-powering, Bluetooth music streaming, iOS control app, 4-channel mixer with two mic preamps, 300-watts of onboard power, an 8-inch woofer and two compression drivers. A kickstand/pole mount accessory allows it to be mounted on a standard speaker pole or tilted back at a 45-degree angle for monitoring when FreePlay is on the ground. An optional rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack delivers up to 10 hours of playback. Weight is 11 pounds; MSRP is $499.

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Neutrik rearTWIST Ultra-HD BNC Connector

Neutrik rearTWIST Ultra-HD BNC Connector

Neutrik USA, the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional connectivity solutions for audio, video, and data, introduces a new line of rearTWIST ultra-high-definition (UHD) BNC connectors. The new rearTWIST UHD BNC connectors are specifically designed for operation at high frequencies, making them a great choice for transmitting UHD signals such as 4K or even 8K video.

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Musikmesse 2015

2015 Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound Survival Guide

FRANKFURT, Germany — Going to Musikmesse/PL+S 2015? Here’s what you need to know! Frankfurt’s gargantuan Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound music / pro audio tradeshow is just a week away (April 15-18, 2015), so here are some tips for foreign visitors. It’s huge, with more than a dozen exhibit halls, so this tradeshow requires advance planning. Whether you’re a Messe newcomer or a veteran attendee, check out these insider tricks to make your visit as smooth as possible.

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