Live Sound by Thomas E. Downs https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd FAQ, T.J. Downs en-us 2021-08-31 18:44:09 UTC 2026-01-05 10:19:22 UTC hello@padlet.com What equipment do you use in Live Sound? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724107371 Audio producers specializing in live music need competency with a broad range of equipment, from mixing boards and lights to microphones and monitors. Choosing the right toolkit for each live set is critical to a performing artist having a good show versus a bad one.]]> 2021-09-08 07:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724107371 What is a Mixing Console? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724112352 A professional audio producer’s bread and butter, working the mixing board is almost always the main task when running a live show. Some mixing boards may be simple for small venues, hosting four to six channels, but for much larger venues or ensembles, the mixing boards may host many more channels and be more complex.
During their training, audio producers should aim to become proficient with several different kinds of mixing boards, especially industry-standard mixing boards like Yamaha, Behringer, Allen and Heath, and Digico. Audio techs will spend a lot of time at the mixing boards during a live show, adjusting the sound on the fly, and the more time spent practicing with these complex pieces of machinery, the better.
]]> 2021-09-08 07:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724112352 What Type of speakers would you use? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724123927 The speakers for live sound are called PA Systems. The public address system is what gets all your hard work to the crowd. A skilled audio engineer can make even an older PA system do backflips. Audio producers will wind up working with a range of PA systems during their careers, including industry-standard PAs like Fender, Yamaha, Wharfedale, and Alto.]]> 2021-09-08 07:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724123927 How much money can a Audio Engineer make? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724130893
In a category titled "Broadcast, Sound and Video Technicians," the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a median 2020 salary of ​$47,420​ per year, or ​$22.80​ per hour. Median salary means that half employed in the profession earned more, while half earned less.]]> 2021-09-08 07:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724130893 What is a monitor? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724136196
A stage monitor system is a set of performer-facing loudspeakers called monitor speakers, stage monitors, floor monitors, or wedges, on stage during live music performances in which a sound reinforcement system is used to amplify a performance for the audience. The monitor system allows musicians to hear themselves and fellow band members clearly.]]> 2021-09-08 07:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724136196 What job opportunities are there for an Audio Engineer? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724149343 There are many jobs involving sound, such as Production assistant, Broadcast technician, Audio equipment technician, Sound engineer, Acoustic consultant, Mastering engineer, and Live sound engineer. You can also work anything from conferences, churches, festivals, concerts, and film/television.]]> 2021-09-08 07:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724149343 How do you figure out problems? 22downste https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724158754 When you have a problem, you need to go from A to Z in order to figure out what’s wrong. When you have a technical problem in the system make sure you troubleshoot every variable. Stay calm when things go wrong. Problems only take a few minutes to solve if you just keep your head straight and think things through. More on that in a bit.]]> 2021-09-08 07:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/22downste/nd5v8rus6ewyaikd/wish/1724158754