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The Sound Couple's Heated Sound Check!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ย. 2022
- The Sound Couple heads out to the park to provide production on what is the hottest gig of the year! In addition, we need to keep our eyes to the skies as the weather could be changing and the threat of rain is on our minds.
We dig in a bit and demonstrate a step by step sound check describing the entire process through running a song and share some considerations you may not ever thought of during a sound check.
Last, we realize the importance of everyone having a personal plan to not only protect your gear, but to make sure you are able to take care of yourself by bringing your own beverages to keep yourself safe during extreme conditions.
The Sound Couple primarily use PreSonus gear featuring:
PreSonus UC Surface
PreSonus CDL12
PreSonus CDL18s
PreSonus 32R
PreSonus SW5E
PreSonus NSB Stageboxes
PreSonus AVB-D16
Please see our "About" for a more comprehensive list of gear we use.
That PA has GREAT coverage. Outstanding work!
We agree!
The Sound Couple heads out to another gig in the midst of sweltering heat, with the possibility of rain. As always, let me begin my comments by thanking Bart and Stacy for yet another truly helpful, enjoyable, and educational video. We appreciate the time and effort The Sound Couple puts into the creation of these videos.
This is a great opportunity to see the recently purchased rain covers for the speakers in action. What an amazing investment and, obviously, well worth the money for the protection the covers provide.
The somewhat un-tended grass between concrete slabs on the stage area was interesting to see how The Sound Couple and the band negotiated this little bit of an extra physical challenge.
As I watched Stacy hook up the whip (snake) from the in-ear unit to the PreSonus SudioLive 32R rack-mount mixer, I wondered if it might be helpful to first plug into the bottom row of inputs of the mixer and then plug into the top row of inputs. I realize this would require “thinking out of numerical order,” but it struck me that once the plugs are in the top row, it makes it harder to see the bottom row. Just pondering this a bit.
It was also instructive to see Stacy mic up the drum kit. This is an area where some sound techs have a bit of trouble, until they get used to the differences from one drum kit to another and to the preferences of one drummer to another. Since the drum kit forms the foundation of much modern music, getting the drum kit mic’ed properly is critically important.
It is always particularly helpful when Bart allows us to watch him tune the system for the various instruments, particularly the drums. Seeing the actual changes to the equalization is a very useful lesson. Showing the UC Surface, superimposed on the screen, was a particularly nice touch. It obviously took time to annotate this process. But, to those of use trying to learn the proper tuning of a system, this is most helpful.
The explanatory notes throughout this video greatly enhances the instructional value of this gig. It is useful to know that some of what Bart chooses to do relates to considering what is in the best interest of both the band and the members of the audience who have arrived early for this outdoor gig.
(Just a note that may be obvious to most viewers: during the soundcheck it is helpful to remember that we are listening to the mic on the video camera, rather than a feed from the system.)
Bart takes the time to let us hear the system from various locations throughout the venue. This is very useful information, particularly for those production companies that do outdoor gigs. The impact of outdoor acoustics has a purity to it that many indoor venues simply do not have. But, when the audience speads out throughout the space, it can offer challenges. These are always anticipated by The Sound Couple and handled with their usual professionalism. Bart does a really good job of commenting on this factor at 32:00 in the video.
The detail of the tear down and load out is always helpful because it displays the reality that a good production company invests time in the preservation of equipment, always treating expensive gear with care. And, it also allows us to see how The Sound Couple has adapted their use of soft cases to house the gear, so that it becomes much easier to set up and tear down.
Toward the end of the video, I enjoyed the comment from the band member on how well he appreciates the use of in-ear monitoring. Knowing that Bart helped this band, by designing and building their in-ear unit and teaching them how to use it, gives an added sense of a job well done.
All in all, this was another very valuable time-just short of an hour-invested in learning how a professional production company applies the years of experience and well-honed professionalism to satisfy, even exceed, the expectations of the client. It is obvious that, at the end of the gig, the band is happy and the audience is happy. That is a goal that all production companies should keep in the forefront of their minds.
Thanks Dean! It’s funny how just a small shift in thinking can make things way easier… I really like your idea of plugging in the bottom first… will have to try that on the next gig! (And when you try it and it works, you go, why didn’t I think of that first?!?!🤦🏻♀️)
I really appreciate your viewpoints and level of interest in this field to make such observations and comment so broadly on them. As someone trying to put in the hours and become an audio engineer I appreciate your feedback
Thank you Bart and Stacy for showing us your Universe Control as you sound checked. That is so cool! Very good show, you are the best. I enjoy your videos very much. Makes me feel that I’m right there with you.
Nice to hear from you DeWayne....we try our best to ensure you are right there with us. We don't know what going to happen next and that is kind of the fun part about it!
My favorite sound and light 2-member team - a couple. And I love their Presunos gear.
Thanks Jundy! We are working on some more content soon!
Another TOP job, attention to detail = ground sound.
i always take my own food/water, its as essential as the pa and lights etc, if you are hungry/thirsty you cant perform to your best
We would say that goes for everyone. We realize that organizers usually include water, but you just don't know, or know what time they will be there, so best to make sure you got yourself covered.
WOW!!!! Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer :D GREAT to listen it in 2023 Yeah!
Great song!
Guitar player is on fire!
Yes - and he was a sub, but a real pro!
Plus one on the bringing your own sustenance to every gig. I always bring plenty of water, snacks, and cigars.
Always a must! (Stacy would get very cranky without a snack!)
Great video! The summer heat is certainly challenging. Glad the rain held off for this gig 🌞
Us too! We seem to luck out!
7:00 in scenarios like this, passive speakers are better, you never risk any overheating, there are ways to protect amplifiers from rain, without affecting the ventilation
Very true and a consideration we had when we went with powered.
Thanks for putting up the view of the mixer on the screen at 00:16:00.
You're welcome! We try to to make things as helpful as we can, while still focusing on the job at hand!
Outstanding Band. Very nice production.
We love working with this band! Thanks!
That guitar player is killer! Also the system sounded amazing.
Isn't he? He was a sub for this gig, but obviously a very seasoned player.
Would love to know his name, great player be great to pick his brains one guitar player to another ❤
yeah that dude was a beast
Amazing video!! I love how punchy and tight the system sounds
Thanks! Was really happy with how the system was sounding that day.
Great video, the mix sounded great. But I hate the heat!! Makes for a long gruesome day.
The heat can definitely be an extra pain factor for any gig…. Especially one this 🥵
Greeting From Malaysia... 🤗
Welcome to our channel....appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Great videos Sound Couple. One suggestion... get rid of that 70's perception of putting Kick in channel 1, snare in 2, etc.. The days of 50 foot wide mixers are over! You have a digital mixer. What I do in that case is I put all the drums on the next layer in my mixer. I use vocals left-to-right (from audience perspective) starting in channel 1, then guitar left, guitar right, keys left/right etc.. Drums on my SQ5 go in channel starting at 17. Usually with drums, other than maybe VCA, it's set and forget. So put them on another level and keep your main level for things you have to adjust all the time. Just a thought..
LOL! and we still have cable TV! I hear ya....this is what I am used to and with the User Layer on the console or UC Surface, we can trim down the work surface dramatically with larger input lists.
Another thing on the laptop getting hot, get it up off the table, if not a laptop stand, something to elevated it a 1-2CM to get some air flow. And yes keeping a cooler is a must at events, that way im not having to leave my area, it amazes me vendors that dont come prepared.
Thank you for sharing your insights!
For on outdoor gig the sound was on point 👌. Sounded damn good just through headphones and the phone. Who’s the band? I definitely like their style 😃
Also, can appreciate filming those long packdowns and clear outs. We all know that’s the worst part of the night 😂 and good for people to see the crap we go through once everyone has gone.
The band is "Power of 10"....Thanks for taking the time to listen! Was really happy with the system that day. We use our iPhones for recording most of our segments and they do a really nice job with the audio.
Wow amazing.
❤ from 🇮🇳 ASSAM
that drummers on point man.
Love working with him!
i love quality of this sound
Thanks!
Mis saludos desde Chiles 🇨🇱
¡Hola! ¡Gracias por ver!
Maaan that guitarist just killed it with that solo, sorry I should praise your sound sys. which by the way interesting, although minimalist,still provides optimal performance, kudos , im subscribing instantly!
Welcome to our channel...and thank you for your comments. That was a sub for that gig and he did a great job and you can tell he is a very seasoned player.
man I'd love some warmth, its been chilly here in Virginia. Great job Bart and Stacy!
Every single time I complain about the heat in the summertime, Bart is quick to remind me of our long stretch of cold times! Hopefully you felt a little warmth radiating from this video! (As I’m writing this it’s 8 degrees here with a feels like temp of 1!)
@@thesoundcouple how'd you like that 3 day snow storm we just got! I had to drive all 3 days of it!
@@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup I was out of town for most of it and shoveling upon my return home! At least we didn't have any gigs to stress out about and we didn't lose power like so many others have.
Really enjoy this videos..... great job guys..👍
Thanks Hezekiah!
hi from Venezuela
Welcome to our channel!
this band is awsome
They are a treat to work with!
dream sound system
We are happy with it as it gets the job done for sure!
They sound check with some Tower of Power?!! Yeah baby I knew that was gonna be good. Good group. Love your videos. You ever end up having to use wedges?
Yes, we do use wedges for some gigs, but not with these guys no longer. It's been a journey with them to get to this point which we document in other videos to now the band owns their own in-ear system. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
@@thesoundcouple Cool. I'll go check out the videos, thanks!
Sounds clean👏👏👏
Nice couple 🎉
Thanks! We do work well together!
I look forward to the latest videos, keep spirit sir,,
Thanks very much! No fear! We have plenty more to keep you entertained well into the spring!
I love that your wife wires up the rig, and mic'ed up the drums etc.! It would be cool to see more women in sound tech roles!
Well...she didn't set out to achieve a dream, but she does a great job making the most of it!
I love you guys content! Thanks 🙏
Thank you!
100 % cool matering, estamos a tu orden
Thank you!
Your system sounds good Doc💪🏾.
Thank you! We like it!
Hello Bart & Stacy ..
let me just say this you guys are just ideal couple and great Team .. Kudos to both of you .. I watch your videos and love every minute of it… On this video I have couple of questions.. 1 what is the brand ans model number for this kick mic stand .. Also what are using for hi hat and cymbals as mics.. I don’t see any boom mic stands or condenser microphones…
Thanks for your comment! I know our kick drum stand is no longer available, but here is something similar: www.amazon.com/A114-Microphone-Base-for-Instruments/dp/B003R7KTUO
We typically use Oktava MC-012 condensers. We don't always put up an over head and we generally mount the HH mic under it using an LP claw.
sledgehammer what a dope track to do
Agreed, such a great song but it is one where the pocket has to be right, otherwise, it sounds so wrong!
Parabéns pelo canal!! Gosto muito dos seus videos acompanho sempre, estou sempre aprendendo muito!! Grande abraço!!
Obrigada! Nós realmente apreciamos que você reserve um tempo para assistir!
A little hello to you two from France
It seems to me that you have not detailed the place where you were seen the temperature.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, this is exciting and informative, continue like this, you do excellent work.
If we are understanding your question, on this day, it was about 34 degrees celsius with high humidity. In the US, we still measure temperature in Fahrenheit and I have no idea why!
@@thesoundcouple My question was, or you were for this sound system
Ahhh yes... the helpful person letting you know the vocals can't be heard during soundcheck when the vocals are off. I always wonder what they are thinking... and why they think it needs brought to the sound person's attention? Do they think the tech doesn't realize nobody can hear the vocals? Do they think the tech CAN hear the vocals? Do they think the tech doesn't know the band (or at least the song) has vocals and they are bring it to their attention? LOL...
I do think that there is some sort of entitlement factor that people can say negative things to a sound tech that they would never dare say to a musician....and perhaps it's that persona that we are lesser. The other thing I love is thinking that I have some sort of magic messenger communication that I am able to speak to the band while they are playing to pass on a song request!
I got shout at a couple of times while still ringing out..
@@jansensteve06 I never get the luxury of ringing out! End up doing it during the show, which sucks!
@@XIIMonkeysMusicGroupwell that happens too when the point person of the venue is late to show where to hookup the power distro.
Good job
Thank you! Thanks for taking the time to watch!
i love this work,, new supporter here Your Channel
Thanks for coming on board! Hope you are able to check out some of our other work over the past year!
hi guys nice videos👏
Thank you...glad you like it!
92 degrees feels like 101. Come to Arizona when it is 115 and feels like the sun is up close and you are trying to keep your gear working.
-11 here today!
Your non-moving gear is loving that temperature.
That's basically a mini amphitheater with them curving brick walls! That's probably why it sounded good no matter where you stood, as you say. :D
Yes...the actual space sounds great! The logistics are another question...It would have been nice if they took a bit more consideration to the fact that we actually need to get our stuff to/from the location. Thankfully, we can make it work, but good luck if you have a trailer...you are not even getting close to that space.
@@thesoundcouple Yeah it looked like there was nothing but a huge lake to the back!
Really enjoy watching your videos what subwoofer do y'al use
Thank you for watching! We own the PreSonus CDL18 subs and the 328ai subs.
Where did you get the weather covers for the speakers ? We have the same set up about to do a field event at ACU football field would love to protect them
Those are by Undercover....you can see our overview in this video if you want to know more: th-cam.com/video/kka9wm2EY2g/w-d-xo.html
45:50 - I know the feeling... (back in Middle/High School time running sound for Youth Group) of having to get those 'J' tabs hooked into the bars... and then twist-lock...
Question for ya Bart: Would you replace that P.D.U. Rack with a newer/better version???? and not deal with those tabs...
Good question Mike! I say it to myself every time I touch this POS! Just kidding, the design of the case is perfect for us, but the covers are horrible! Yeah, probably something to consider for 2023.
We’re did you guys got that aluminum stand that folds what company. Like to get one of them. Thanks
It is listed and linked in our About section of our channel - unfortunately at this time it is unavailable through Amazon.
love watching your videos and seeing your setups. what is your honest opinion with this system size and how big of an event/bar could you do with it and still have enough headroom left over? We currently use a Meyer MSL system that is incredibly loud and powerful but extremely heavy to move and stack. Looking for a smaller more portable system that doesn't require a 5ton truck for every show.
My honest opinion is that the CDL's are another "what could have been product" from PreSonus. They have ushered some of the best speaker designers out there, built a great product, and then somewhere, it just gets lost in sales and marketing. I don't know if it's because its special projects for some special people, lack of vision, or what, but it's really frustrating. The CDL cabinets are fantastic, but good luck finding any, except for the "P" series now. We have no plans on going to something else, but if we were looking now, I think we would go a different direction.
Enjoy your videos. Just wondering, I noticed on the Bass channel you had the high-pass set at 77hz which is pretty high for a bass guitar. The video then jumped to another channel, but wondering if you wound up lowering that for the show?
Great catch....I don't have a good answer as that's definitely higher than I would normally set it at. I can only think that it was set that way from a previous gig that I was dealing with low frequency rumbles and I must of been fine with the way it was sounding here....which is surprising. The good thing is that I save my scenes to the gig dates, so I will need to go back and check..maybe I changed it!
What size is your tent? How do you like the small footprint of the tent? Would you consider 10x10 or the small one fits what you need? Thanks
This one is a 5x5 Euromax. We do like the smallness of it, as it does provide ample coverage. (It fit the space for this gig) We do also have a 10x10 Ez Up that we will use if space allows. That is always the challenge- space!
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The sound went through the plastic cover on the speaker cabinets?
It does! Here is a video we did as an overview of the product. th-cam.com/video/kka9wm2EY2g/w-d-xo.html
I think using 1 328 per side on ultimate support speaker stands will work as out fills and raise it up on the stand and have you worked with drummers with electronic kits since I work with some in my area for gigs oh and I’m curious if having glass in front the speaker messes with the coverage angle since glass is usually on the right side or left side or behind when I have speakers near?
Any hard surface such as glass and concrete can really impact the sound of the system and the acoustics of the room. You don't know how it all will behave and work with you or against you until you actually hear the room.
Hello Bart. can you please provide the model # information for the Sub Poles holding 02 Presonus CDL 12s.. ??? @65 Lbs Each x 2 on each pole ..
QSC SP-16X Extension Pole
I like your videos :) The band sounds really great 👍🏻 Do they mix the inears them self?
Yes, they are still learning, but the band owns and carries the in-ear rig.
You will need a tent that can allow a band to play while under cover.
We heard that this park will be remodeling to include a stage cover!
With them plastic covers, you could always pull them up and have them bunched up on top, with the hole still around the pole, so they are letting the speaker move air unrestricted when there's no rain, and pull them back down again if it starts to shower, that way if it doesn't end up raining at all, you haven't covered your speakers up for no reason and you'll get better sound projection whilst it's dry. Best of both worlds ;).
At least for the bottom ones, the top covers look like they are much more open and free flowing with that mesh at the front, but then the sub bass will travel through them much easier anyway, so might not be much point heh.
We can't tell the difference and according to Undercover, they are designed that way....seems to be an accurate statement.
Thanks for the educational videos . Question regarding the clip-ons used for the horns: which microphone is used here?
Sorry, we don't own those microphones. Will take a closer look next time!
Love your videos. I’m a strictly part time sound guy in NJ :). What’s the diffs between Presonus CDL12 and CDL12P? Which ones do you have. They sound very nice in my headphones. Best wishes to you both.
The big difference is that the P’s are plastic, no Dante support and no software DSP. Other than that, the specs look nearly the same. We have heard that PreSonus will no longer be offering the original CDL’s so that’s an issue. You may be able to find them on EBay still.
I may have missed it but where did you get the rain covers for the gear?
We got them through UnderCover. You can see an overview here: The SC - Let it rain! Our cabinets are protected!
th-cam.com/video/kka9wm2EY2g/w-d-xo.html
🎛️I like your video.🥰 In this show you used 1 Monitor, Was it adequate for monitoring?
That monitor speaker was used for a center fill for mains, not for the band. The band used their in-ear system for their monitors.
Hey, I think it's gonna rain. Could you cover my bass amp?
This is truth...and at a time you don't want to hear it.
Olá!! Boa noite!! Por favor me tira uma duvida, vocês enviam o áudio stereo para os retornos de fones, como funciona?
Obrigado!! Grande abraço!!
Não, mas enviamos sinal estéreo para a rede elétrica.
So all of your speakers are running with weatherproofing vinyl covers over the radiating fronts of the speakers ?.
That is by design...they contain a thin mesh that allows the audio to pass. You can check out our video here: th-cam.com/video/kka9wm2EY2g/w-d-xo.html
@@thesoundcouple Thanks. Any idea of what that thin satin like cloth is called or where it's available ?.
@@ericmc6482 We linked to our video that we tell you all about it!
sir, what type of subwoofer design you have?
We have Presonus powered subwoofers. CDL and AI 18" 1000 watt cabinets.
Thanks for sharing another fun, informative production video.
Curious what cameras you are using. And how you are able to capture your iPad moves?
Again, thanks for sharing Stacy and Bart.
Thanks for watching! We primarily use our iPhone 12’s to record- in videos where you see a wider angle that is our older Go-Pro.
For the iPad… there is a screen capture function- you can even do it with audio.
@@thesoundcouple - Excellent! I assume you then use software to pull the captured ipad video into the iphone video?
We import video into Final Cut Pro for editing. Final Cut is able to sync video clips via audio.
@@joelglaser5657 Good luck Joel! We are learning new things all the time with some luck mixed in. I guess through all the years of doing this, we felt that we had something to say before we hang up the faders, but we had no idea if anyone would care. Hopefully, you can see that there are people out there that do, so I would go for it!
Thanks Joel - we removed your last comment because I accidentally responded under my personal account, but we are glad that you are inspired to look into your own videos!
What is your panning in this setup? Mono or stereo?
We run mains and stereo and center our out-fills in mono.
Nice setup, sounds so clean... Did you use Comp/Lim/Gate on drums?
Thank you Oscar! Yes, to all three, but typically light compression and likely never hit the limiter threshold. Gates are critical when close mic'ing a live kit.
What’s the brand of the kick drum mic stand?
It's an Apex stand. Looks like they are no longer made. I have not looked for kick stands for some time and seems like the current offerings are not great. Here is a link to an Apex available stand: www.pickersalley.com/products/apex-mic-stands-ms-108
Where did u get covers
You are in luck, we talk introduce them in this video...they are from Undercover: th-cam.com/video/kka9wm2EY2g/w-d-xo.html
Which inear you use for the band Sr?
The band purchased Shure PSM 300’s.
Noticed when you were checking the drum kit, your gates weren't opening all the way, and they were opening rather slow... might not hurt to speed up the attack of the gates so you don't lose the stick definition and attack of the drum. Just an observation.... obviously I wasn't there to hear how it actually sounded
Thanks for the observation Dustin. The truth is (and no attempt on cop-out answer), the gates are probably my least favorite thing on the Series 3. I fight these things more than any other console I have used to the point that I pretty much ignore the metering and go with what I hear. But fair point, I could probably take a closer look from a technical perspective. The biggest challenge is getting a crackling sound you can get on a fast attack and the answer I receive is that I am not doing gating correctly. I can't make any other console I have worked on do this.
@@thesoundcouple Yeah, I mean if it sounds ok, then keep doing it. I wonder if it's an ipad thing? metering can often be a little suspect on ipad apps... or do you have the same issue when you're using a control surface? I don't have much time on Presonus stuff, but it's never exactly been my favourite... lol
Normally when I'm setting a gate on drums, I'll go with the absolute fastest attack I can get away with, without getting the weird clicky artefacts. It's not much of a thing on the higher end desks I'm fortunate enough to work on, but I've spent many many hours on X/M32's or soundcraft si consoles, which all have the clicky gate problem
Hi hope y’all are well . I enjoy watching y’all videos . I just purchased some cdl12p’s but for some reason I hear my bass in the cdl12p and not on my subs could you give me some pointers . Thanks in advance
Sorry I forgot to mention my subs are not Presonus budget don’t allow it at this time .
Hi Hector, it appears that you don't have a crossover point set and that the CDL's are seeing all frequencies and you just want them to see a common cutover point of 100Hz and above.
Review on page 10 of your manual:
"HPF. Engages/disengages the onboard 90 Hz High Pass Filter.
Sub Mode. Adjusts the crossover frequency and the delay for the companion PreSonus subwoofer being used (CDL18s, ULT18, or AIR18s). When using the CDL12P without a subwoofers, select “Off.”"
So enabling the Sub mode is probably what you want, but the HPF could do it to, but that would be a more gradual cut-off point which may end up working the speakers harder. You would need to experiment to see what works best for you.
@@thesoundcouple does the speaker have an internal crossover?
Yes, the CDL does have a crossover, that is what the "Sub Mode" is.
Muito Bom.
Obrigada!
Have you ever did a video on the distro box
We did talk about it a bit in this video: th-cam.com/video/AKdhbRSxZHg/w-d-xo.html but we haven't done an exclusive, which we can do when time permits.
How did the CDL’s keep up with throwing that far? Did they have more to give?
At this gig, the environment supported us very well and the system wasn't not working hard. If you are able to check out some of our other videos, we have several gigs showing them indoors and out.
The CDLs do throw pretty far. I have two per side myself, but when I got them, I played a mp3 through only one side and walked out over 300’ and it was still awesome sounding. I also play a series in the summer over 13 weeks to a crowd of more than 2000. That one I use a pair of delay speakers to extend the sound over two blocks by a block wide. I do get them up to about 14’ high for that one though.
@@sound4uaudiovideorecording927 Coverage requirements and style of music can significantly impact how much PA you need to do a job succesfully.
What speakers do you use?
For our mains, we use PreSonus CDL series.
What mics do you guys use for drums and stuff? It all sounds really really good! Also how are the PreSonus CDLs.
We use Sennhieser 604's on snare/toms, Beta 52 on kick, and Oktava condenser on HH. We are very happy with the CDL's!
@@thesoundcouple Nice! I've noticed just about everyone likes the Beta 52 for kicks.
@@T3KNUG3T5 It's our default, but there are some applications where a flatter response mic works better in which we turn to our EV 868. Jazz or high attack kick drums come to mind.
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Hey! What is the name of the Band
The band in this gig was Power of 10.
Hey Bart. Have you done any Sound Engineering degree from a Music school before this or is it all your personal experience or working under a boss? I am planning to do a Commercial Sound Engineer diploma from a local college here. Any recommendations over any specifics like do this but not that...? PS: I really like how Stacy is a real asset to you. I cant even think of a Sound COUPLE in my case if I didn't have a partner like her. I love how Stacy helps you!!
I really got into sound after becoming frustrated playing in bands and people telling us that "we didn't sound good", so I needed to figure this out. I don't have any formal training, but like a lot of, the resources now on the Internet are endless. Beyond learning this craft, my biggest tip is to take care of yourself physically, especially your back and pay attention to how you lift (no lift and twist!). Be humble and know how to wrap a cable (still practicing)!
@@thesoundcouple I think that's why I enjoy your channel so much! School of hard knocks of just learning what works and what doesn't! I'm just now trying to get to the point of being hireable.
@@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup In years past, I thought about taking it to the next level and go all in and I wasn't sure how. So I guess every step has it challenges. It wasn't long ago where I was contracting with an AV company and it sure made me feel like a newbie again. I realized how comfortable I am with what we are doing and there so many other aspects of this industry.
Is the bassist no getting power to his pedal board?
Yes...he brings his own rig and is responsible for hooking it up1
Any update on a new video
12/14 8:00am Central Time!
@@thesoundcouple can’t wait
ONE FLOOR MON FOR THE BAND?
That speaker was used for a center fill. The band is using their in-ear monitor system. We debuted their system in this video if you are interested! th-cam.com/video/wEqm71bnQLA/w-d-xo.html
What’s the song at 30:00? Thanks
Earth Wind And Fire cover of the Beatles song "Got to Get You Into My Life". th-cam.com/video/MKskYvTGEHE/w-d-xo.html
@@thesoundcouple thanks for the super quick reply. I enjoy your videos.
What is your name this song 35:10???
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel.
@@thesoundcouple thanks boss.
Might as well get used to calling it "scouts" now as girls are now allowed. The US was one of the few countries the minority you could say with a segregated scouts. well sort of Girl Scouts is a sort of separate program separate organization.
Get rid of the gator case there horrible. Get a skb molded with casters pricy but super light
We agree, not the best design with the covers at all. However, we cannot deny it's portability, built in power and castors, it's a very portable/light weight powerful power distribution solution.
I count count the times it has rained on me and the band was too lazy to prepare so they grab my tarps to cover their stuff. Most of the time I have had plenty to spare but to grab them without asking chaps my ass.
Rule # 243 of being in a band- CYOA.
Doesn't look like you're in MN anymore
Well, there is snow on the ground now, but this was only a few short months ago and it was hot and steamy!
@@thesoundcouple well that explains it. I was wondering that, too. I’m in Oklahoma and was wondering how it’s 100 degrees there and only 30 here at night. Good job. I love outdoor venues, too. My favorite for sure.
Drummen iets lager zetten
Zal dat in de gaten houden!
33:20 что за музыка?
Эта песня называется "Crazy" Си Ло Грин.
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@@thesoundcouple Спасибо!
Well I can say it's very clean and everybody being spread out like that is actually doing you a favor because you know the more bodies and where your sound gets soaked up what it's real clear it's very clear like 17 years ago with a nightclub but you know all the stuff I've been doing just been festivals and having a pump out a hundred grand on them but yeah I did that man I mean that's that little system is I mean it's bringing the Heat you know if the foot is clear I mean just the whole the whole gamut is clear that's nice little sister so I got you know plus you get you getting hella coverage and your coverage is there I mean bless you getting a real you know you getting the help from that you know that back wash that building that's helping you out too but you know the remote for the majority of this clean man you stepped off 150 ft and you can still hear everything clear that's that's real good that's real good I mean it's a different story when you got to throw it when you got to throw that stuff on it like seven city blocks and you know that's when you start stepping over into 10 and 12,000 well actually it's like 20 or 20,000 but I like it man I really like it but you lucky enough you ain't got a hold of stuff that you carrying me I'm carrying like oh my God I mean each one of my Subs is carrying you know his phone fault each one of my Subs carrying 5,000 Watts and that's 16 subs or 5,000 Watts my top clusters which you might have a cluster of full tops to an amp that's $5,000 I'm right now so you know it's a line of Ray of my own design but everybody seems to like it it's it's derived off of a system I built for a friend of mine has his own company we sat down and we worked out some tops that were double 15 standing up and we did a gig with them it was kind of funny because are we used was the tops it was a speaking engagement and the guy was like man I hear you guys seven blocks away and we can look at like seven blocks away what are you talking about we didn't realize he was reaching that far like you was right there wow but you know we didn't think about it running 1400 watt tops per cabinet so it's easy to do but you know I'm doing crazy gigs like Carnival festivals on track trailers festivals in the park that kind of stuff you know that I'm doing yeah I'll do a lot of Reggae stuff but I don't know man I can I kind of like your sister you get going around making me making me want to change up cuz it's a lot of freaking work man taking all these boxes out plus you know running these Crown 5,000 man you know they power hungry as I don't know what and I'm quite sure you wouldn't say you know what crap 5000 need and I'm running come with 16 of them so you know what kind of power cuz I'm doing but anyway I did get your gear man it's it's nice I like it I like it a lot especially don't covers man they are off the chain you ain't got to worry about the rain you take it you ain't got the rush rush to get the stuff out of the rain with the cover is helping you out but do they stop the rain all together from getting into the boxes how does that work I'm going to try to be funny for the system to them I'll fly you I don't know if I can LOL because I made the system myself but anyway I'll dig your sister man it looks really good sounds like fantastic
Wow! Thanks for sharing!