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  @lukeheidmusicКүн бұрын

  Thank you for the awesome and in depth video!

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  @andreidoanca42622 күн бұрын

  thanks for the explanation

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  @thomas94692 күн бұрын

  Hello Again, Quick question .. Question about ST1 which I currently connect the cable to the phone to play music, there is a little button next to it what is that for.. also I feel Ike I have a bring the fader up all the way to get a good sound. Thanks again

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  @stageleftaudio2 күн бұрын

  The ST* inputs are for stereo inputs, most commonly used for the returns from outboard effects units (reverb, delay, etc...). Even though the inputs can support stereo, we used them only for mono returns. The button next to the ST* knobs just indicates where the input signal needs to be routed to... either to the input channel/fader, or directly to the L/R output of the console, bypassing the input fader; it's common to keep the switch UP so the signal stays routed on the input fader. For the volume issue you mentioned, make sure your phone volume is turned all the way up. Next, make sure the "gain" for the ST1 input is turned up (but not all the way... this could produce distortion). If you have done all this and you still don't have good volume, you may need to use something like a passive DI box that will convert the output signal level of your phone to a level designed for consoles. We use a Radial "Stage Bug" SB-5 when connecting phones, MP3 players, laptops to our systems. Hope this helps.

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  @thomas94692 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio Thank you so much for the replay , so what’s does the ST1 knob does and I see the gain knob above it. The ST knob and gain knob need to be at the same level? Thanks much !

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  @stageleftaudioКүн бұрын

  The only knob you need to turn is the ST1 one; use the PFL feature on the input channel you are using to see how "loud" the signal is in the console. The knob above the ST1 is for the XLR input gain... you do not need to use that knob.

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  @thomas9469Күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudioAlright.. I didn’t test the PFL on it. I kept the ST1 at 2 o clock. I will check the level. Thanks again.

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  @flugfloh62813 күн бұрын

  Hi just a question, why you did not use the 2-track in for the MP3 playback, as this would be stereo instead of chan 15 mono, no?

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  @stageleftaudio2 күн бұрын

  Good question. The sound system is setup for mono, therefore a stereo "image" would not have been possible. Also, most all of the time, we use a channel input for playback music... this allows ease of control of the MP3 player (we treat it as an instrument), and also allows for that input to be easily routed to any of the monitor channels.

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  @flugfloh62812 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio Alright understood. Let me say that your videos are very interesting to watch, as myself is also doing live sound for small events here and there. And we also own Presonus gear for that. Which you dont find so much in Europe. I think its underrated here, we are very happy with the features from the 16.4.2 up to series III now. :)

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  @bibironibuh31043 күн бұрын

  Parallel connections inceasing impedance comparing to serial connections, very important to save your speakers!

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  @scottrobinson97524 күн бұрын

  I use passive speakers almost exclusively. The main reason is that I do a lot of events where I have to distribute sound in a lot of difderent ways, often over considerable distances. Running signal and power in many of these events if far more complex to work out than just running speaker cable. I use QSC PLX II amps, and I package them individually in their own cases, which stack if I need them to be together, or can be distributed around an event space, as needed. I've also found that most powered speaker models get discontinued pretty quickly, so replacement parts can dry up sometimes. I try to stick with gear that will be basically the same, and will be around for years and years. Going passive also allows me to chain things together. I can go down to 2 ohms in certain configurations...which means I can run up to 6 speakers on one two channel amp. Thats one power source, and one or maybe two signal sources. I also do things like use one NL8 cable that fans out into 4 NL4 connectors... so I can run one cable for a distance, and then hit 4 cabinets, and chain to another 4 cabinets...and still maintain a 4 ohm load on each amp channel. I build a variety of cabling rigs with that kind of thinking in mind. I carry a lot less cabling this way. I am not a fan of individual cable runs going all over the place, and neither are my clients. I've lost clients and then gained them back, because the powered speaker guy they switched to had cabling going all over the place, popped circuits, etc.... I keep a few powered speakers around, but dont use them for anything too serious. I might use them as backstage hot spots for a corporate gig, maybe a DJ monitor, a shout speaker for a band talkback, or something like that...but thats about it. I've got passive cabinets that Ive had for 30 years, and they still make money. I dont foresee the powered speaker providing that kind of service.

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  @albanliege49899 күн бұрын

  VERY GOOD JOB !!! I like very mutch your video .

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  @JamrakStudio202010 күн бұрын

  Can i see how you connect the gate?

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  @stageleftaudio9 күн бұрын

  Each channel of the gate connects to a separate input on the console. The console has an input on it called "INSERT". This is where the gate is connected. The gate is connected using a special cable called an "insert cable". In one of the previous videos I did at the Blue Note Grill, I cover how the gate is connected... unfortunately, I do not recall which video that is.

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  @davidbrock626311 күн бұрын

  Do you measure SPL DB? What device? What level at that event?

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  @stageleftaudio11 күн бұрын

  We only use an SPL meter to ensure we are in compliance with noise regulations. Most venues/locations we provide services at do not have noise regulations. We do not use SPL measurements as a determining factor of our services. When we need to use a meter, we use a Galaxy Audio CM-130.

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  @markdeceus756611 күн бұрын

  Can you tell me the name or the part number for those rack ears

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  @stageleftaudio11 күн бұрын

  Try this: www.presonus.com/en-US/misc/more/accessories/2779400145.html

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  @MrBohemio12311 күн бұрын

  Thank so much for taking the time, to teach us about this console, you are a life saver!!! 👍🙏

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  @stageleftaudio11 күн бұрын

  Happy to help!

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  @paulwalker679312 күн бұрын

  Do you have a link for the cable mats that we can use for purchase?

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  @stageleftaudio12 күн бұрын

  Those cable mats are made of rubber. Their original size was 2ft x 4ft long. I cut the mats down the middle (the length of the mat), to make two cables mats from one. I picked up those mats at one of the big box stores... those mats are actually door/floor runners. Check the big box stores for rubberized door/floor runners. They were somewhat inexpensive when I bought them. I've had them for about 12 years now.

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  @catalaxiaxxi922713 күн бұрын

  Im agrew about the x32 beringer, also to do a virtual sous check again, to many butons to Pres

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  @nedward587113 күн бұрын

  can you share more on the heat shield under the canopy - what material, and are you just using clamps to attach? Thanks!

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  @stageleftaudio13 күн бұрын

  That "heat shield" is just a tarp. The tarp is black on one side and silver on the other. The silver side is facing up, which reflects the radiation away. I'm using basic plastic (cheap) clamps to attach the tarp to the top frame. I think I used 8 clamps to attach the tarp. The tent is 10ft x 10ft. The tarp is 10ft x 12ft.

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  @nedward587113 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio Great to know and thanks. And liked your planning ahead with tarps on the side for sun setting as well as selecting a console for readability based on daylight/night-time. The QU is such a great console to graduate from Analog given the tactile controls - but if you want to drive from an iPad remotely, you can do that as well - plus the ability to do digital stage boxes...

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  @alexilaiho853414 күн бұрын

  Nice content. I've learned a lot from this video and greatly helps in visualizing as for me who has no background in audio yet. Thanks for sharing.

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  @stageleftaudio14 күн бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @sweezyjackson493514 күн бұрын

  I havent sat behind a console since 2009. Live sound was so much fun.

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  @honved114 күн бұрын

  Thanks for this, it sorted my problem out!

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  @stageleftaudio14 күн бұрын

  Great to hear!

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  @revelationevents232314 күн бұрын

  Has the Allen and heath mixer given you any problems? I don’t know about the QU but I’ve heard about fader problems with the avantis and dlive. Also freezing problems mid show

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  @stageleftaudio14 күн бұрын

  We've never had an any issues with the console. The faders have always functioned perfectly. I always promote the use of a voltage regulator on all computer equipment... digital consoles are computers and they can act strange if there is an issue with the power. Every event we've done, the consoles are connected to a voltage regulator. To date, no issues.

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  @revelationevents232314 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio thanks

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  @lifejourneywithty915715 күн бұрын

  Amazing sound, clarity is phenomenal, do you have any tips for mixing a bass drum that is sealed and not ported?

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  @stageleftaudio15 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. The best way to handle a non-ported bass drum is to mic it on the peddle side. You will get the "slap" of the beater hitting the drum along with the low frequency of the drum. I normally mic bass drums (including ported) in this manner if there is room to place the mic. Just make sure the mic is pointed directly at the area where the beater strikes the drum. Mixing the bass drum becomes a lot easier with good mic placement.

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  @lifejourneywithty915715 күн бұрын

  Thank you for this reply, I have not tried it this way but at my upcoming event I will. Keep up the good work, biggest follower.

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  @sesburada15 күн бұрын

  I think we would use at least 2 * 18" subs in Turkiye. Congratulations with 1 sub in the middle. Sounds nice.

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  @napynap16 күн бұрын

  Good detail on the meters and the one gain knob. That tells me these boards remember the gain setting which is not really explained well in the manual. Thank you for this!

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  @stageleftaudio16 күн бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @gilcimarmoreira333717 күн бұрын

  fantastico parabens

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  @hakksovutcu750717 күн бұрын

  Merhaba 4 adet hopörlör kullanarak 4 ohm da arka ayarlar ne olmalı

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  @stageleftaudio17 күн бұрын

  Merhaba - Amplifikatörde hangi ayar kullanılırsa kullanılsın, klip sınırlayıcı her zaman etkinleştirilmelidir. Arkadaki diğer ayarlar yalnızca bir geçiş KULLANILMADIĞINDA mevcuttur. Bir geçiş kullanıyorsanız, diğer ayarlar "Tam" olarak ayarlanmalıdır çünkü geçiş, amplifikatörlerin yükselteceği frekansları yönetecektir.

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  @jerryseigle253818 күн бұрын

  I am planning to by 2 stage boxes and 3 Earmix systems. Do I have to get a avb network switch or can I just daisy chain everything

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  @stageleftaudio18 күн бұрын

  Everything can be daisy-chained, however, the "hops" (more is not good) in the network, will result in more latency of the signal, which can be a bad thing if running IE monitors. Connecting the Earmix systems to the switch will greatly reduce latency and may even simplify the setup.

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  @jerryseigle253818 күн бұрын

  How many rack spaces to the Stage box take up. Also what gauge are your cables. They are thick

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  @stageleftaudio18 күн бұрын

  The 16.8 uses a 4U space. The Ethercon cables are Cat-6a; the cable structure is considered "tactical", which makes them thick. The tactical style of the cable is due to the jacketing; these are very robust compared to non-tactical cable.

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  @richardclark366218 күн бұрын

  Long time subscriber with your channel. I appreciate the training you offer so much! Need some help on my SL SC. Not sure what I did to cause the "Pad Lock" icon to show up on a channel. How do I unlock the channel? Thanks for any help someone can offer.

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  @stageleftaudio18 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. The pad-lock icon shows that channel is locked when changing between scenes. Go into "Scene Safe"; you should see the input number that his locked as highlighted... To unlock, just press the input that his highlighted (within Scene Safe). The pad-lock icon should disappear..

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  @richardclark366217 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio Thank you so much!!! Looking forward to your future videos!

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  @kiugoo19 күн бұрын

  一看推子的位置就知道：技術不過硬，不好意思，實話實說

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  @stageleftaudio18 күн бұрын

  請記住，推子位置僅指該頻道的輸出。 當輸入增益設定正確時，推子可能會位於不同的位置。

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  @kiugoo18 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio gain設定好 ，推子推到0dB時 如果聲音過大 ，可以採取trim功能 ，衰減數位信號 ，就可以把推子推到0dB 且不影響信噪比 ，這才是完美的增益架構 🤝

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  @CollectorOfThings19 күн бұрын

  Why not setup to the side so you can hear properly?

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  @stageleftaudio18 күн бұрын

  This was considered, but the main reason we did not setup on the side was due to lack of space needed for the FOH tent due to areas where the guests normally sit during these types of events.

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  @marwestv244519 күн бұрын

  Hello there..my console has some of it's faders are not moving what might be the problem ?

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  If the faders are not moving by themselves, when they should be moving, it probably could be the motor that drives that fader. It's unfortunate, but ALL consoles that have motorized faders, will eventually need a replacement of the motors. If the faders are not moving when you try to move them manually (this is highly unlikely), there could be something under the mixing surface that is stopping the faders from moving.

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  @marwestv244519 күн бұрын

  Hello there..my console has some of it's faders are not moving what might be the problem ?

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  @stageleftaudio18 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. The pad-lock icon shows that channel is locked when changing between scenes. Go into "Scene Safe"; you should see the input number that his locked as highlighted... To unlock, just press the input that his highlighted (within Scene Safe). The pad-lock icon should disappear..

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  @pogpogger438119 күн бұрын

  Where do you get those stickers/labels for the road cases? Eg Allan and Heath?

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  The "SL" stickers are 2" vinyl; I don't recall where I got those (it was online). I ordered several sheets of "S" and "L" and put them together. For the "Allen & Heath" black/white sticker, this is just a 3/4" (white on black) thermal label printed from a Dymo label maker. All of the labels I use on my cases are low-cost (easily replaceable) solutions. It's cheaper to do this than pay for custom lettering/images. Much of the lettering on the cases gets torn up; it's easy to replace the damaged lettering with "over the counter" solutions.

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  @pogpogger438118 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio awesome, thank you for the reply. Love thr videos

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  @ricos550919 күн бұрын

  ...as ALWAYS...GREAT JOB! I appreciate you and your talents! Keep up the GREAT work!

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your comment!

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  @cincytechie51319 күн бұрын

  Move up to the Allen Heath SQ series. It will change your game.

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  The SQ series are very good.

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  @cincytechie51319 күн бұрын

  @@stageleftaudio have one myself and love. Went from using an X32 to the SQ, no comparison.

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  @RegularTennesseeJoe19 күн бұрын

  We use the SunQuest app to know exact location of the sun during the day. Helps with the outdoor shows

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  Great suggestion!

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  @LIXOSonidoyDiscos20 күн бұрын

  Beckwith sounded great! Excellent sound!

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  Many thanks!

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  @LIXOSonidoyDiscos20 күн бұрын

  Bob, did you record the band with a SSD drive through ST3? How was the quality?

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  @stageleftaudio19 күн бұрын

  Yes, I did record the band (at their request), however, I used a (USB) HDD for the recording. After some testing (and research) with SSD devices, they do not work well (they work, but there's far too many errors with the recordings). The problem with SSD is there's no cache. Whereas, HDD devices have caching, which greatly helps with streaming inputs onto the device. I tested various SSD devices with the console; all had excessive errors. SSD is convenient, but is not a good recording medium for the QU mixer. The HDD I used in the video is a 1TB USB 2.0 drive (I bought in 2012). It has recorded several shows. The recording quality seems very good. Like any recording, the gain needs to be set appropriately. I gave the recordings to the band for them to do their own mix-down. For contrast, the Presonus consoles I have all use 32G SD cards; they too produce great recordings, however, any caching taking place is managed by the console (not the recording medium). Hope this helps!

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  @Billsoundmaster20 күн бұрын

  The heat shield on the canopy is a great idea. The top of the canopy’s get crazy hot in the sun. Keep up the great work.

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  @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup20 күн бұрын

  Why only one sub though? Should have at least 4 for an outdoor show!

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  The single sub for this event was more than enough!

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  @kankantandikaigorotan149620 күн бұрын

  awsome

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  @EdwinBastidas20 күн бұрын

  no podre dormir

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  @EdwinBastidas20 күн бұрын

  zuluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

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  @thill4720 күн бұрын

  A centre fill would be nice for you.

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  This was actually discussed while assessing the site. We were not too sure what to expect for a crowd. Looks like we may use a center-fill if they perform there again. Thanks for the comment.

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  @RobMLyon20 күн бұрын

  Ty as always!>

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @paulwalker679321 күн бұрын

  Awesome video as always. I was wondering could you do a video on how to use the drive rack that you have in your rack case none of the videos explain it to well on ‘KZread.

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your comment! We hope to have a video in the future covering the drive-rack 260.

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  @paratyshow21 күн бұрын

  👍✅ Gotta wannabe pilot in the band, he's got the phonetic names down pat but doesn't remember the order of the alphabet 🤣 and he forgot "whiskey". Beating the rain on the load out is RARE. 😂Great video as always, tks.

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  @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup20 күн бұрын

  Military and Emergency Services uses phonetics too.

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  @paratyshow19 күн бұрын

  @@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup So do ships, ham operators, police etc Just making a generic joke. Didn't mean to offend or leave anyone out.

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  @beckwith588021 күн бұрын

  thanks, as always, for your support and being that invisible band member. we couldn't do it without you

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  @paratyshow21 күн бұрын

  👍✅Great show guys!

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  I really enjoy mixing for you guys! You all are very professional!

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  @leeroysilk21 күн бұрын

  Just curious as to why you haven't set up the tops at either side of the stage as opposed to inside, resulting in some backwash from the tops and blocking band members? The QU is a great desk which I bought new in 2014 and only sold a couple of years ago as I had moved full time over to the QU-SB. I always used an iPad with the QU-16 inside or out as it was easier to see some of the gate/comp and EQ settings instead of looking at the small onboard screen. Using an iPad is a must for going out and listening to the act from all areas where people will be watching from, just takes the guesswork out of it. Sounds good. :)

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  @paratyshow21 күн бұрын

  👍✅ I will take a shot at that from experience, the chance of rain during the show is probably the reason. You do not want to be moving speakers around in a rush in the rain during a show.

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  @leeroysilk21 күн бұрын

  @@paratyshow, I concur, but based on the clip, are the speakers currently positioned under any cover? They don't appear to be, so if it rains, they could still get wet.

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  @paratyshow21 күн бұрын

  @@leeroysilk Looks to me like they are under the tent and away from the edges so a little blowing rain won't affect them but I could be wrong. Bet we will get a definitive answer real soon. LOL

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  Thanks for all the comments! Yes, the speakers are placed just under the tent in case of rain, which was originally forecasted to start about an hour before they were scheduled to end. And we most certainly did not want to be trying to move speakers in a rush during the show!

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  @Zondscape-qe7ib21 күн бұрын

  Great video! Highly informative! Thanks for sharing.

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  My pleasure!

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  @gewing6121 күн бұрын

  Great set up. Love the videos. Looked pretty hot there. Thanks for sharing!

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @mitas348421 күн бұрын

  You use AUX fed sub on that 8004? What crossover?

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  @johndeal162421 күн бұрын

  I think he said the sub was feed from the main outs and used the sub's built-in crossover in the sub for the tops.

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  @stageleftaudio20 күн бұрын

  Yes, you are correct! The sub was fed direct from the console (no xover); we used the xover in the sub for the tops. As well, we do not use AUX fed subs. Thanks for the comments.

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  @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup20 күн бұрын

  ​@@stageleftaudioI run Aux fed subs myself, through a DBX PA2. Especially for outdoor shows!