Onstage Sound

Question 1

PROBLEMS WITH LINE OF SIGHT

Answer 1

(i.e. conductor cannot see or hear part of band)

Use video screen Speakers/Monitors/Earpieces

Question 2

PROBLEMS WITH CAPTURE

Answer 2

‘Spill’ from louder parts of group to quieter – use clip on or close mic techniques
Natural reverb – choose venue with dry acoustics or use acoustic panels

Question 3

PROBLEMS WITH BALANCE

Answer 3

Unequal levels – use a sub mix group on your mixer (like a bus send)
Use compression to control wide changes in dynamic range

Question 4

PROBLEMS WITH EQUIPMENT

Answer 4

Use robust microphones e.g. dynamic ones such as SM58, SM57 where possible