Live Sound POV Gig Log 15 - You asked for it: The Setup video!

Live Sound POV - You asked for it: The Setup video!
Gig Log 15
8/30/24
In this video, I'll show a POV (Point of View) capture of my setup for a typical concert in the park type gig. The setup for this gig was seven monitors (with individual mixes), mains with subs, and some stage lighting.
Band:
Hunkajunk
FOH:
Meyer Ultra X40 tops
JBL SRX828SP Subs
Monitors:
dbTechnologies FMX 10, 12, 15
#midas M32c with DL32 Stagebox
#shure SLX D Wireless
Mixing Station app for control
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3; DJI Action Cam 4
Audio: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 internal mic,
#meyersound
#jblpro
#livemusic

[@noahman27]

these are great! more of these if you can. love the long format.

[@inthemixls]

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[@gaffle-411]

Thank goodness for your head mounted GoPro camera! Great work on this video.

[@inthemixls]

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[@davebrownentertainment7191]

I provided sound for 3 bands, 2 nights in a row last week. Your video made me feel like I was right back at work. Lol. I've been making sure my subs have their own dedicated power run, as even a single powered 18 sub can use around 15 amps (at 120v) at peak, by itself (I typically run 2 JBL PRX918XLF subs, and 2 SRX812p tops per side). Thanks for sharing! :)

[@inthemixls]

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[@audio808DFS]

Awesome video. Love the setup.

[@inthemixls]

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[@maqzali2585]

Thanks a lot of the complete process videos.. i liked. Best. Every single momment, every “click” sound of socket, every “pop” sound of putting down the stuff are like sound of satisfiying. Because i’m a soundman n pa system person too. Feels like i’m in that situation.. thanks sir..

[@inthemixls]

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[@researchintospeed]

I always think of these as a 1.5. Not quite enough work for two, but a fair amount of work for one person. Doable, and cost effective, but a long day. Great to hear you talking about packing mics away first etc, the small details that matter and are often not mentioned. Where possible we ramp directly from the van onto the stage, but I can see here driving the trailer to the front of the stage and reversing in may not have been possible, or maybe not ok with the groundskeeper. Great stuff and thanks for the video.

[@inthemixls]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments!

[@williamtheconjurer]

Great job, and I have to agree a lot of work for one person, and of course people are always trying to talk to you while your line checking and ringing out the monitors.

[@THEREALDJREDD]

Just came across your vlog. I just subscribed. We have a lot in common. I also do most of the gigs by myself.

[@inthemixls]

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[@deewizzard598]

APPRECIATE THE LONG VIDEOS. LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU. I RUN A SMALL DJ AND PRODUCTION COMPANY IN WAIKIKI HAWAII AND YOU SHOWED LOTS OF COOL SHORT CUTS . THANK YOU 🙏🏿

[@inthemixls]

Thank you, glad the videos help! Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Great episode! Those siamese cables seem super convenient.

[@inthemixls]

I feel they save a lot of time! Thanks for watching

[@harlanchaput]

I love the extended video! Thank you.

[@inthemixls]

@@harlanchaput thank you for watching!

[@FrankPavlik-i1o]

I have worked with this band before. great venue

[@inthemixls]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@nategamez8279]

This is actually very cool! Thanks for sharing! :D

[@inthemixls]

Thanks for watching!

[@nategamez8279]

@@inthemixls I’m always on KZbin! My notifications are on for your channel! 😁

[@maebeans]

that kick was sounding kinda crunchy in a bad way, was that just the video? also how do you feel about l/r subs and power valleys?

[@inthemixls]

I use the internal mic of the DJI Pocket 3, it may have been overdriven at parts. I try to center subs at most gigs. As with most things audio, there are compromises between the ideal and what's practical for setup in the location.

[@peterziders7249]

Love the video, I noticed you plugged the 4816 to the m32c, could you have also sent the cat cable to DL32 our would you need to change the routing?

[@inthemixls]

I'd have to check the manual, but I believe for the DL, the Ultranet out represents AES outputs. Rather than look it up, I just went out of the mixer. But to your point, you could certainly use the Ultranet outputs from the DL

[@campincampbells2573]

the power cable you run across the stage for all the monitors what do you call that! i want one aha

[@inthemixls]

The cable is from Seismic Audio. It's been working out really well! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@ryanbrooks8544]

Did you mod the SRXs to accommodate a pole mount? I’ve got 6 of the SP’s and would love to do that. The 828sp are still the best sub in class by my ear.

[@inthemixls]

I did. They've long been out of warranty, and the pole mount really helps streamline certain setups. Thanks for watching!

[@skinnyb9039]

This is the worst video I’ve ever watched. I’m only half way through and already my Amazon cart is full of gear I didn’t even know existed ! Those Edison XLR looms are a genius idea. Hope I can finish the video before my wife comes home.

[@inthemixls]

lol, I'm glad you found it helpful! Sorry about the wallet though! I find those power/xlr combo cables a huge timesaver. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TheImageDoctor]

Just a point of curiosity... how much does it generally cost for this level of sound reinforcement at this type of event/venue ???

[@FrankPavlik-i1o]

I work with this band and have done them at this venue. This gig typically pays $300-350.

[@TheImageDoctor]

@@FrankPavlik-i1o wow - okay thanks for the info - I'm trying to gauge how "big" my band needs to get before we actually start hiring out our live sound at gigs

[@glorylandsound-uq1zq]

What are the name of the 2 lights that you use for the front lighting? And where did you get the small crossbar for them to hang on?

[@inthemixls]

The Front Pars are Probst Lighting Uberpar (I think they are related to Ape Labs). The crossbar is from a square 6 foot t-bar that I cut down to size

[@StevieRayEntertainme]

You're in my backyard. I grew up in Catty. We need to get together. 30 year DJ and want to get more into live sound.

[@pinoysacanada2023]

What work gloves are u using? ;)

[@inthemixls]

Hardy brand from Harbor Freight. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasosgood4990]

Sounds great! I am a solo tech myself. Any chance you would be willing to share your scene ? I would love to see your eq compression ect. I learn a lot by seeing how other engineers work.

[@MrMercho4416]

Nice Job All Around

[@inthemixls]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@benratliff9157]

I really enjoyed the longer video of the set up! Although i do wonder if there’s a head cam mount for your camera, that way whatever you’re seeing the camera is seeing instead of when you weren’t sure what the camera was seeing. But awesome job! Those monitors look awesome! What are they? I need some lol

[@inthemixls]

I'll look into a head mount. The monitors are dBTechnologies FMX 10,12, and a 15 for drums. Thanks for watching!

[@tyronejames819]

Is this program accessible?? If it is can i get the name of it please. Im a young music engineer trying to get as many programs as possible to deal with PA systems that i setup and specialize in

[@inthemixls]

The program on my tablets and devices is Mixing Station. It's a great tool, especially if you might be mixing on different brand mixers. Not only is it compatible with different brands, you can use similar Mixing Station layouts across those different mixers.

[@tyronejames819]

@@inthemixls ok thanks

[@jasonlapasinskas5302]

Not afraid of tripping that power conditioner with all the wedges on it? What kind of amperage does each wedge draw?

[@inthemixls]

According to the manual, at 1/3 power "under heavy operating conditions" the draw is 2 amps for the 12/15 and 1.4 amps for the 10s

[@jackierichardson8620]

what size monitors you got they look very very very lightweight and compact i like that

[@inthemixls]

The monitors are dBTechnologies FMX 10, 12, and a 15 for drums

[@arielsanchez6886]

what are those yamaha speaker covers that fit the x40?

[@inthemixls]

Yamaha SPCVR-1201. Thanks for watching!

[@QRS365]

Thanks for sharing this video. How much approximately a show like this will pay ? I know it differs from region to region. But just to get an idea of the charges. I am starting a small production company

[@FrankPavlik-i1o]

I found the video while looking for clips of the band in gigs I have done sound for them. Pretty cool to see this video and well done. I have covered them at this spot and was paid $350. That is about the going rate in my area.

[@QRS365]

@@FrankPavlik-i1o thank you for sharing this info

[@louisoppenheimer6618]

try lumenradio for wireless dmx any crmx transmitter is far better than standard wireless dmx will need tx and rx but range should be at least a mile line of sight and supports rdm

[@inthemixls]

Thank you, I appreciate the suggestion. Thank you for watching!

[@mattiassjodin8966]

How old are the JBL subs? Looks like they been through some rough useage… 😢

[@inthemixls]

I believe I got them in 2016, soon after they were released by JBL. So they are about 8 years old now and still making $. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@djcanerep416x]

where can i get THAT trailer

[@wrc1045]

What combo power cord/xlr are those Thanks

[@inthemixls]

They are from Elite Core

[@reganroman]

I saw that you use the Midas DN4816-O to send the monitor wedges? I was thinking that this equipment do not have the voltage to do that.

[@inthemixls]

I haven't measured the voltage, but it drives my powered speakers to the levels I require.

[@georgesnow]

It's balanced XLR at the same level that would come out of the desk. why wouldn't it work?

[@jasonlajuene2036]

how do you find it best to pre aim the lights before you go up with them ?

[@inthemixls]

Sometimes it's trial and error. I find the more I use the lights, I learn their coverage pattern, which helps to make some aiming decisions prior to sending them in the air. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@ChrisDorrmusic]

If you edit with Davinci Resolve you can easily eliminate the background noise in your videos. Especially the parts when you're in your truck. It's only in the paid version, but it's a game-changer. I have Izotope RX and Waves Clarity but Resolve works better and is easier to use.

[@inthemixls]

@@ChrisDorrmusic thank you! Resolve is great and I'll look into using that feature more in those scenes going forward. Thanks for watching!

[@marcdich]

My question to you is the title of your video says Meijer but I’m seeing you’re running JBL cabinets now. I haven’t watched the whole video but what part of it are you using Meyer oh wait so I added this comment after looking it looks like you’re running the monitors are the brand that I was talking about personally I have never heard that brand but I do know it’s a good brand and second as I’m watching your video say you’re running the mono on the house have you ever thought about running Stereo especially for outside? It actually sounds better in the long run of my opinion than mono, but that’s just my personal opinion now in an arena or someplace like that maybe it’d be different but anyway besides that actually this weekend I’m going to be putting up a large sound system in a local church probably I would say the speakers alone or half 1 million maybe more as we’re dealing with probably 12 subs and six liner raisesand then we got a German board made by SL that’s real nice from Germany

[@inthemixls]

They Meyer boxes are the "tops" being used for mains. They are Ultra X40s. I use Yamaha covers with them

[@JordanAllenClark]

Chester County?

[@inthemixls]

This was up near Allentown, but we cover alot of Eastern and SE PA

[@jasonlajuene2036]

why not plug the front monitors into the line you dropped in the front ?

[@inthemixls]

I haven't timed it, but I feel it's more efficient to use the power/xlr combo cables for the wedges. Instead of having to coil, store, and layout a power cable and xlr feed, the combo cable is just one cable to pack up instead of two. I also feel it makes for a cleaner stage, and it keeps the outlets in the stringer open for the band to use. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@joelglaser5657]

@@inthemixls What brand power stringer is that? Looks like it has 4 outlets every 5-6 feet?

[@inthemixls]

@@joelglaser5657 They are a stringer from Seismic Audio. I decided to take a chance on them, and they've been working out nicely.

[@davestasts1173]

Where are you located?

[@thewatcher714]

Can someone tell that other guy that this guy is trying to make a video so he can shut up!