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=== If They Trust You === | === If They Trust You === | ||
If the performers are used to trusting the sound man, that is: they just want to walk in, plug in, and play... you may have a little difficulty getting them to take the reins (control the | If the performers are used to trusting the sound man, that is: they just want to walk in, plug in, and play... you may have a little difficulty getting them to take the reins (control the {{T1}}). | ||
If they are used to trusting you then things should go smoothly. | |||
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To be prepared for people who just want to walk in and play the old way... Have a conventional mixer wired up with mains out running to your two** systems (channels 3/4). You might want to do this for line-level instruments anyway. | To be prepared for people who just want to walk in and play the old way... Have a conventional mixer wired up with mains out running to your two** systems (channels 3/4). You might want to do this for line-level instruments anyway. | ||
That's your backup plan. BUT | That's your backup plan. BUT | ||
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This is what I do with open stage situations with guest artists. It sounds like it would take awhile, but really we're talking just a couple of minutes. | This is what I do with open stage situations with guest artists. It sounds like it would take awhile, but really we're talking just a couple of minutes. | ||
=== Set up for each performer === | === Set up for each performer === | ||
==== {{Model | ==== {{T1}} with {{Model II}} {{Model 1S}} {{Compact}} ==== | ||
* I have a system for each performer so I typically wire things up | * I have a system for each performer so I typically wire things up | ||
** Channel 1: Vocal Microphone | ** Channel 1: Vocal Microphone | ||
** Channel 2: Instrument | ** Channel 2: Instrument | ||
* | * If it is a loud stage then I will set up a [[Feedback_/_Microphone#Use_the_T1.C2.AE_Comp_Gate_to_mute_the_microphone|Noise Gate]] on the vocal microphone | ||
* I put the {{T1}} on the microphone stand using the [[T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine Microphone Stand Bracket]] | |||
==== {{ | ==== {{Model I}} / {{Classic}} ==== | ||
* I have a system for each performer so I typically wire things up | * I have a system for each performer so I typically wire things up | ||
** Channel 1: Vocal Microphone | ** Channel 1: Vocal Microphone | ||
** Channel 2: Instrument | ** Channel 2: Instrument | ||
* | * R1 Remotes wired and attached to the mic stands | ||
=== Avoiding Feedback === | === Avoiding Feedback === | ||
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=== Introducing Performers to the System === | === Introducing Performers to the System === | ||
But before getting into a lot of detail, I just get the gain staging setup in the conventional way. (all volume controls on the remote at zero). This is the time to set the presets for people who have brought their own mics. While I'm doing that I'll point out that all the sound is coming from the Bose systems and that there will be no need for monitors or a separate house mix. That is: Everyone | But before getting into a lot of detail, I just get the gain staging setup in the conventional way. (all volume controls on the remote at zero). This is the time to set the presets for people who have brought their own mics. While I'm doing that I'll point out that all the sound is coming from the Bose systems and that there will be no need for monitors or a separate house mix. That is: Everyone; the performers and the audience will be listening to the [[Hearing the Same Thing|same sound source]]. | ||
=== How does this thing work? === | === How does this thing work? === | ||
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=== Bring on the sound (one unit at a time) === | === Bring on the sound (one unit at a time) === | ||
Turn up the master to just under 1/2 way and get the performers to turn up the individual channels. | Turn up the master to just under 1/2 way and get the performers to turn up the individual channels. Encourage them - this is '''you''' in control of '''your''' sound. Get them to try the other tone controls, and let them get used to the buffered response to the controls. Assure them that what they hear is what is being heard in the house. | ||
If there are concerns - "it seems dry" reassure them that when we bring up the master volumes, they will hear all the natural reverb from the room as it responds to them at performance levels. | If there are concerns - "it seems dry" reassure them that when we bring up the master volumes, they will hear all the natural reverb from the room as it responds to them at performance levels. | ||
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Give the performers a chance to do their soundcheck song(s) and adjust as necessary. | Give the performers a chance to do their soundcheck song(s) and adjust as necessary. | ||
Up to this point I have been talking with an individual musician. | Up to this point, I have been talking with an individual musician. | ||
=== Mixing Live === | === Mixing Live === | ||