DanOwens Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I play with a trio and I'm largely responsible for the sound. We're all multi-instrumentalists so we end up using 11 channels for our setup (mandolin, 3 guitars, upright, kick drum, snare, 3 vocals and harmonica). Our desk has parametric mids for most instruments and we run a graphic. I tend to try to do a basic voice-up for every room then use the parametric mid to pull out any feedback. So we have enough gear, and I've done production modules at uni so I'm no completely naive, but I'm wondering if anyone has any resources or tips for getting an even, balanced sound. I'm wondering if I'm missing something. I'm open to all ideas! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 are you panning anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, skidder652003 said: are you panning anything? I've always assumed panning was for the studio rather than live. Should I be panning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, DanOwens said: I've always assumed panning was for the studio rather than live. Should I be panning? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, EBS_freak said: No. Panning is done live as well as studio, no? Or he shouldn't be panning? no panning live apparently, so thats a no https://www.audiomasterclass.com/newsletter/why-pan-in-live-sound-when-it-only-makes-the-audience-s-experience-worse Edited January 11, 2019 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Well I went and bought an XR18; more gear solves all technical problems... right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 you'll have fun with that, we had one (we're a trio as well), far too complicated for our needs, sold it on and moved back to an analogue desk, but its an amazing bit of kit that XR18, so many options.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) If you don't change how you mix, how will a new mixer make things better? You are not happy with the mix now, you need to work on your mixing skills not buy a new mixer If your bass playing sucked, would a new boutique bass make you play better or would lessons improve your playing? Edited January 28, 2019 by bazzbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, bazzbass said: If your bass playing sucked, would a new boutique bass make you play better Yes! Everyone knows that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Yes! Everyone knows that. you got me there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Take my earlier statement with a pinch of salt, but actually it has helped. Having 4 bands of parametric EQ on every channel and access to gates has helped immensely and whilst I’m by no means a sound engineer, I’m better able to implement the study I did during my degree and since than with the old mixer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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