We call those our drink sliders...check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGuY6GXhbyHaLssi=6-qk4EwoUFSkCwR_
@DjTakiriOkc2 күн бұрын
Great video as usual I have a question I have been follow you guys for a while Because i was hired for a band concert ( if you want to see it is my last video “ jaya concert lawton okc “ ) i saw several videos where some “ sound engineers” recommend to set both subwoofer together and in the center When i was doing the set up for the band i was thinking to set them up as you have under the cabinets but because i didn’t have to much time i set them ups together and in the center as those people recommend I was so nervous but after the concert these musicians congratulated me But my question is Have you ever tried to set up your subwoofers Together and in the center ?
@thesoundcoupleКүн бұрын
We have for when we need extra low end support and the environment allows for it. We believe there needs to be a balance of what you think is a better sonic choice (arguably) and presenting a clean, safe and professional set up. We would never place subs in the center without regard to presentation and safety regardless on how better we may think it is. Manufacture's build speaker mounts on subs for a reason.
@keneller38252 күн бұрын
What is the Wi-Fi setup that you guys use for tablet mixing?
@thesoundcoupleКүн бұрын
We use the NowSonic Stage Router Pro....sadly, they are no longer offered.
@nelsontorres16943 күн бұрын
Should use revit better on the hinges instead of screw.🤔
@thesoundcouple3 күн бұрын
They have been holding up so far!
@EderAlonsoGutiérrezDíaz4 күн бұрын
Name of the band?
@thesoundcouple4 күн бұрын
Belladiva
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent6 күн бұрын
ROCKED this gig. RIP to that brother ❤. Question: which WiFi extender do you use, and it is connected to your router? (Which router do you use also?) thanks!
@thesoundcouple4 күн бұрын
We use the NowSonic Stage Router pro/Extender. Unfortunately, they are no longer made, but it still works very well for us. The Waves WRC-1 is another rack mount router that we have seen some use as well.
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent4 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple oh ok got it thanks for the information !
@thesoundcouple3 күн бұрын
@@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent YW
@DJMishaGrin8 күн бұрын
Do you have kids?
@thesoundcouple8 күн бұрын
We do not...are you giving any away?
@nedward58718 күн бұрын
Couldn't agree more on stage volume! If we're playing a show at a venue with good monitor mixing, I'll bring a Princeton Reverb with an amp stand tilted up. No monitors or outdoors then I have a bigger amp, but also can turn down... I've found for players going deaf it's hard to break, but putting amps up on chairs or road cases helps - ears hear better than ankles! So much better when stage volume lets everyone in the band hear each other, but many times it's the drummer - if the drummer doesn't have dynamics, everyone feels they need to turn up. Tough room to mix but again you're doing the best you can - and once it filled in with people sounded great! Hard to balance the mix at soundcheck in an empty room vs. filled with people, but lots of adjustments as you're doing. Definitely inspired to do better from your videos Bart & Stacy!
@thesoundcouple8 күн бұрын
Appreciate your insights and for going back through our videos...there is a lot of good stuff!
@nedward58719 күн бұрын
Always tough, but as long as the crowd enjoyed, we can be hypercritical on ourselves, but appreciate the vulnerability to ask for suggestions! The multitrack can reveal a lot, but the overall mix is what's important - so I can see where not gating the kick can be aggravating, but in the whole mix, you don't notice it. Kick mic alternate - the Audix D6 is what I use and has a much more pre-EQ'd sound that cuts a little better without EQ vs. the Shure, which sounds great but needs EQ to sometimes get over the pillowy-nature. It also is smaller so you have flexibility to put it at the edge of the sound hole, or further in for more kick batter head. On the low acoustic guitar player's lack of level - I did see a bunch of pedals and unclear if it was a quality wireless (or what levels) so first thing I'd check would be direct from guitar to DI (with a cable) to see if his wireless and pedals are the culprit. My money is on the wireless. Given he's not really running around the stage, a $10 guitar cable will beat all but the most expensive wireless systems... On the 3 keyboards - I can't see an OH mic and wondering if that had to give way for the extra keyboard channels? May not need it for live, but for the multitrack sometimes even a mono OH over the right shoulder... I'm always surprised when I ask way ahead and then a week ahead for inputs and they change at the gig for some bands... Overall I liked the mixes, and to your point it got better throughout the show. The bass player through those Bongo's sounds great - especially the "You Can Call Me Al" solo!
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
Appreciate your comments...this is one of our favorites as it was a lot of work, but really gets you thinking about how a mix all fits together. This was a great band and being familiar with the musicians and their instruments can be a critical element in setting a mix...but it can also steer you wrong with your assumptions. Never a dull moment running sound!
@nedward58719 күн бұрын
Great job as always Bart & Stacy! things like power are rough, but really appreciated that you rolled with it - and waited for the electrician to fix the issue... How often are you providing sound for the same venues and bands, and do you save show scenes as well as channel presets? I see a lot of the same bands - or do you prefer to start with a zeroed out board each time and build the mix from there? On the drummer IEM - thinking that part of the sound person's role is having those extra things that otherwise can stop a show dead in its tracks - like soundbuds, extra 9v for pedals - or even a strap, strings and guitar cable... takes up little room, but when a band doesn't have those little things... Can't wait for more! Learning - and spent the weekend organizing my gear in the garage and getting ready to sell a rolling rack case I haven't used in 7 years - the tubs are where it's at!
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
For most shows, we usually start from scratch with our base project/scene and channel presets. If there a just a couple of tweaks, like a sub player, or one less player, I will just modify an existing scene. Good luck with your gigs!
@HAZZASIB9 күн бұрын
I've had problems with the TF series of consoles, especially when connecting the stage boxes to the consoles via Dante. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I've now vowed to avoid the TF series.
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
This was our stab at that...not against trying new consoles, but considering the time, effort, and the support...I didn't want to take that risk as you could see, enough still fell on our shoulders.
@jeranogogai657510 күн бұрын
K 37:47 37:47 37:47
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
👍🏼
@nelsontorres169410 күн бұрын
I like that table the speaker is on what brand is it.
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
It is listed and linked in our About section of our channel - unfortunately at this time it is unavailable through Amazon.
@nelsontorres169410 күн бұрын
Way no one is holding the latter for Stacy. As she goes up the latter safety first. 🤔🤦♂️
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
Sometimes you only have so many hands!
@jessecoonen788110 күн бұрын
What specific pecron did you get?
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
We use the Pecron E3300.
@nelsontorres169410 күн бұрын
We’re did you guys got that aluminum stand that folds what company. Like to get one of them. Thanks
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
It is listed and linked in our About section of our channel - unfortunately at this time it is unavailable through Amazon.
@nedward587110 күн бұрын
Both sound great at 4', and coupled with a sub you get plenty of highs and mids. The one thing that would be great to test (and show) is where the 12's do more - at distance, SPL level at 100', etc. But those kind of tests (outdoor or indoor) take a lot more time to pull off, and then wind, etc. can color the subjectivity. If you really wanted to have fun, you could set up with a blind switch and not tell viewers and see who gets it right - and who is influenced by box size vs. their ears. Thanks for spending the time on this!
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
We wish we had more time to make videos...it would be fun to do some suggestions like yours!
@andreamorse606410 күн бұрын
I really dig the third band that played on this bill, what is their name?
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
Kiss The Tiger!
@andreamorse60648 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple thank you Stacey and Bert, I checked them out and they are a formidable act. Favorite of all is Megan‘s energy on stage, she owns it!
@thesoundcouple8 күн бұрын
We enjoyed working with them very much....their albums are on Spotify...etc. Still listen to them!
@nelsontorres169411 күн бұрын
Stacy is awesome. She really know her stuff. You guys are great.👍
@thesoundcouple10 күн бұрын
Thanks! It’s taken many years and quite a few gigs…
@nelsontorres169411 күн бұрын
I like that table next to the sub. That’s cool. That ur wife put together.lift side of stage.on the floor.
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
It is listed and linked in our About section - unfortunately at this time it is unavailable through Amazon.
@nelsontorres169411 күн бұрын
That’s a cool van should fix the rust.
@thesoundcouple10 күн бұрын
Thanks! We’ve considered it, but being a 42 year old van…
@brettbaker71911 күн бұрын
Hey guys! I’m looking to start my own sound company and am curious to how you got started? Is there much money in it?
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
Yes..there is a lot of investment. When I started, I was working and both of us still maintain a full time day job that was and still provides us the funding of gear purchases. Honestly, I really don't know how the bigger companies are able support reasonable ROI when it seems like they are always purchasing new gear to keep up with everyone else. We believe in making investment when it makes sense, not to maintain the latest.
@brettbaker7199 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple Gotcha! Yeah I figured cause of how expensive gear is. My worry is not getting enough jobs to make gear investments worth it. Is that something you struggled with when you all first started?
@chadmiller635611 күн бұрын
Love your videos! Can 2 DCL 12p's cover a group of 100 to 150 without a sub. I just perform in small to medium sized churches. Small band, southern gospel. Thanks!
@thesoundcouple9 күн бұрын
Sounds reasonable...we have several video's showing the cabinets in action to assist with your decision. Appreciate you watching!
@papat766312 күн бұрын
Hello my name is Terry I was wondering in the future might you consider showing your viewers your equipment and connections and how everything operates together. I am fairly new and interested in your profession and would like to do it. Sincerely Papa t
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
Hi Terry - FYI....all comments are summarized and sent to our KZbin account...no need to post the same question several times as we see them all. Yes, it't probably time for a refresh and we will consider doing a video on that once things slow downs for us. Thanks for the suggestion!
@nelsontorres169412 күн бұрын
Should wear a belt for ur back . Lifting that heavy equipment.
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion...we work out on a regular basis and lift with our legs. Most of our lifts are 50lbs or less which we believe we should be able to handle that when doing this type of work.
@nelsontorres169412 күн бұрын
Sounds really good. Great job.
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
Thank you! This was a nice change of pace!
@nelsontorres169412 күн бұрын
How you deal with the heat inside ur rack. No space for air flow.
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
There is space on the sides and the back is open....never had an issue and don't even feel any head coming out. The mixer generates a bit, but they are designed to be in racks and vent on the side which it's able to do. The other gear doesn't even get warm.
@michaelst768012 күн бұрын
Bart, Stacy... first off...love your videos. Watched nearly all of them. I've had lots of similar experiences on the road. I've been doing sound for a Beatles Tribute band here in Wisconsin for 24 years now and just recently purchased 4 CDL12P's and 4 CDLSub18's for the band. Quick question: The CDLsub18 manual says " Do not attempt to pole mount loudspeakers atop ground-stacked CDL Sub18s." Yet I've seen you stack 2 CDL12's on top of double stacked subs many, many times. I know you have CDL12's, not the P version. I thought you had CDLsub18's? So, have you had any issues with stacking 2 CDL12's on top of 2 CDLsub18s?
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
We have not had any issues with double stacking...I may be incorrect, but feels like this statement was added by the lawyers. We do double stack over the CDL 18s which do lock together so the whole thing is coming down if someone runs into it. At the end of the day....you just need to make sure you have insurance, unfortunately.
@michaelst768012 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple thanks for the quick reply. My subs do not have locks (they must be different models). Looks like I'll get me some straps, for more security. Great products tho, I tested out a single top with a single sub (x 2) and could only get my mains fader to -20 (usually at -5) for my normal volume (85-90dbs at 40 ft). Might be time to reset my gain structure.
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
@@michaelst7680 There are two different versions of subs in the CDL series. We have a pair of the latest Sub18 (they do not lock) and four of the older discontinued CDL 18s (they do lock). From a stability standpoint, I would not hesitate to stack on the Sub18 - they have a larger footprint than the 18s, but you need to do what you are comfortable with. If adding the straps makes it feel more comfortable, that's ok. Ground-stacking any cabinets is going to come with risks and we cannot prevent Bozo from being stupid and knocking cabinets over. In all of our years, we have been fortunate that this has never happened or come close to happening!
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent13 күн бұрын
Hey guys, great work again! How are the 328ai holding up? I seen an amazing deal at music go round website but they misadvertised and no longer will ship their larger speakers and gear, im still heart broken lol I keep asking if they’ll reconsider for me. Really want to get my hands on those speakers something about them is so appealing to me
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
They have been workhorses for us over the years. As straight up monitors, there are probably better choices, but these sound great when they are dialed in. Also, we can throw anything at them and they take it....don't worry about them at all.
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent12 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple love that for you guys. Keep up the good work
@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup13 күн бұрын
Which model of Pechron? I still need to buy one!
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
We have an E3000 which are no longer available the last time we looked.
@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup6 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple yeah. They seem to be a moving target. But at least gives me a ballpark on where to look with amperages and size.
@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup13 күн бұрын
Yep. 30 minutes, or 6 hours. Load in, setup, teardown, and load out are the same.
@thesoundcouple12 күн бұрын
Exactly!
@mobiletoonz13 күн бұрын
wow Bart, you sure look young in this video, haha being a soundman is like aging in dog years. :)
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
I better clean up my act!
@lukenienaber961513 күн бұрын
Hello, I was wondering how you do WIFI?
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
If you have seen any of our earlier videos, we used to have more frequent wifi issues...we started using software WiFi Explorer Lite to start managing more proactively. Once we have found a good channel, it's been very solid for us.
@lukenienaber961513 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple how much does it cost?
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
@@lukenienaber9615 Looks like it's $19.99 on the Apple App Store.
@fantazykory14 күн бұрын
Great video thank you
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@nedward587115 күн бұрын
Wow - great mix - and with two loud amps (Fender Bandmaster 40w, Showman 85w) the guitar player kept stage volume under wraps. I owned both of those amps and never could use more than one - and sold the Showman because it was too loud for anything but outdoor shows. What is the red/silver folding X-stand table you have again? Can't remember the link - thanks!
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
Thank you! Here is a link to a similar table, but currently unavailable...we may be partially responsible for that! www.amazon.com/dp/B097Q8Z9XV/?coliid=I3HHGUYJB2D8YC&colid=2NLB7HPLXSQ32&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
@epmproductions823915 күн бұрын
Hi sound couple, I like to watch your videos a lot, I learn a lot from them. I congratulate you guys and I want to know if you can help me with the information of your stage router.Thank you in advance.
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
The StageRouter is unfortunately not sold anymore....a bummer. But, the Waves version is very similar: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WRC1--waves-wrc1-wrc-1-advanced-wifi-stage-router?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=1&mrkgcat=computers&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=&lid=58700008695591300&dsproductgroupid=&product_id=WRC1&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=x&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9019476&creative=&targetid=&campaignid=21161059820&awsearchcpc=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYlrlR1h-MVGIB2ATMXfV0FX4&gclid=CjwKCAjwy8i0BhAkEiwAdFaeGK18EWgLBCD_Qu_2EII_J3Cu2D7C2GbUNXP8nBmneINsnL_LFIXvKhoCw8MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@imaxeman6916 күн бұрын
Gorgeous Venue. You prefer the E901 vs the Beta 91a? Just curious. We typically use the Beta inside along with an Audix D6 outside. That would be for heavier rock.
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
Have never tried the Beta 91a - but I have heard that it's very similar to the Sennheiser. Actually...one band we do work with uses the Beta 91 - it's works out, but would honestly need to hear it on more kits to really understand its' characteristics.
@d-rock73718 сағат бұрын
@@thesoundcouplei used the beta 91a until i bought the e901. You’re good.
@thesoundcouple17 сағат бұрын
@@d-rock737 Thank you...it's always nice to either work with familiar mics or familiar drums. When you are working with neither, it's really hard to assess exactly how things are being produced. If possible, I will sometimes sit down behind an unfamiliar kit to hear it acoustically to help baseline it.
@anjanigaud825016 күн бұрын
Nice mixing audio
@thesoundcouple15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@camohere376216 күн бұрын
Great video as always! May I ask what mic you are using on the horns? Thank you!
@thesoundcouple13 күн бұрын
I think the horn section brought their own mics for this gig. Currently, we are providing the SGX Pro's for many of our gigs and whey are working out well for us!
@camohere376212 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple Excellent! Thank you for the replay.
@matthewphillips982516 күн бұрын
Hey guys, big fan I love all the videos. I have a question. I just picked up a pair of CDL 12s. They sound great and they’re fairly loud. I like them a lot. I’m doing a show for 500 people in the fall. Do you think two CDL 12s can get the job done if I push it or would you recommend getting two more?
@thesoundcouple16 күн бұрын
The type of event and environment always play a role in this decision. Is it a concert paid for by 500 attentive attendees or is it an event that you will be part of that will have 500 attendees? The type of music is always important as well...is it Bluegrass band or Heavy Metal? Through out all of our videos, you see we can be in a small room pushing it, to a hotel ballroom and we are trying to keep a lid on the volume. I am saying this because we can't in good conscience tell you to go out and spend money. It is pretty surprising how easily people spill unvetted opinions on what people need. If you know your system and the event, you should be able to determine what you need. If you're unsure and want to do the gig...then it's always nice to be able to bring in more. We have gotten burned both ways...not bringing enough, or brining in too much....part of the risks of what we do. Normally, we do get it right! Good luck!
@seanburlingame116918 күн бұрын
Best drum roll I’ve seen in awhile 🥁
@thesoundcouple17 күн бұрын
and we happen to catch it!
@nedward587118 күн бұрын
Could be worth contacting the MixingStation app people to have them add Presonus to their list of compatible mixers... Then it's just one app to learn across multiple mixers. I've used it on my Mackie DL1608 and if I need to mix on something else, I am somewhat familiar. Bummer Presonus hasn't made one!
@curtyoungandthehealers852518 күн бұрын
You hear me ?? Chill out guy I like most of your videos but you can be a bit a a A hole the way you speak to your wife employee helper human being.
@mariocarrera233919 күн бұрын
Where you guys from?
@thesoundcouple18 күн бұрын
Twin Cities MN
@benratliff915719 күн бұрын
Stacy! Sometimes the shorter gigs even though they are the same amount of work feel like more work just because you don’t have the long down time! Also have y’all considered a ramp for rolling the speaker cabs out the van? It may make it just a tad easier or safer for your backs at least!
@thesoundcouple17 күн бұрын
We have considered it, but we only have the subs on wheels, so the ramp would really not be that beneficial for us.
@rickpruett742120 күн бұрын
Well, what are the new shoes. I have the same problem😊
@thesoundcouple18 күн бұрын
I like the ASICS Nimbus running shoes.
@antslivesound21 күн бұрын
Out of curiosity are the musicians using XVives U4 IEMs? We’ve had musicians experience similar issues when using xvives. We’ve seen very dodgy performance from them when multiple units are used at the same time. There are only so many channels… Also as others mentioned the volume knob location is problematic on those.
@thesoundcouple17 күн бұрын
Check out Scott Uhls channel...he has a lot of good videos on wireless and what to look out for. It's not that the cheaper ones can't do the job...it's when you start bringing in more budget RF is when things get interesting. For the SC, our paddle antenna (PSM300's) and using WWB has pretty much removed the issues with our RF. We just got spoiled with our ULX system's resiliency that we were caught off guard with our more budget PSM300's. They work well when they are completely free of interference. So, in the end it's a bit more work, but work that arguably should be done if you want to be completely responsible (Frequency coordination).
@antslivesound17 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple @thesoundcouple Hey Bart, we have 5 Shure SLX Wireless Mics with the Antenna Combiner and the paddle antennas. That system is pretty resilient. Like you said it's the lower budget ones that are on the 2.4 ghz range that get dodgy. We have had musicians say the same thing with volume gains and dips, but only with multiple xvives going at the same time.
@scottproaudio21 күн бұрын
I’ve come to really enjoy using a Beta 91A inside the kick. As you say bad cables can give you grief but they seem to require less EQ to get what you need. Thanks for another great video. 🤘🖖👍
@thesoundcouple18 күн бұрын
Yes...they are really convent and less in the way on small stages....so far, we have had no issues!
@pogpogger438121 күн бұрын
he is the most disrespectful man towards Stacey, its crazy how rude he is.
@pogpogger438121 күн бұрын
this must be embarrassing for him to post.
@thesoundcouple21 күн бұрын
To our precious viewer...we sincerely wish you all the best in your fragile world....please check back with us when you want to see some people sweating and show how things things get done in this world...it's not all pretty...yes, we are going to get into it and it’s not rainbows and unicorns...this is hard work. Stacy can hold her own...guarantee you that.
@pogpogger438120 күн бұрын
@@thesoundcouple bahah this is even more funny! Who do you think you are? Like this isnt cool how you treat her on yotutube
@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup13 күн бұрын
I don't see that. Are you new here?
@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup13 күн бұрын
@@pogpogger4381get over yourself!
@nscaledelights21 күн бұрын
I liked how you guys took turns sneaking up on each other. I'm glad that you both had a good gig besides the unknown location and the weather and the clients of the gig.