I am new to pro audio, so please bear with me...

Hi,

Hello all!

So every year I do live sound for a summer camp theatre program, and they used to rent their sound from some dude, and had me come in to actually run the sound. Next year they'd like to ditch the rental guy and buy their own equiptment. That's where I need some assistance!

Hello,

We just recorded an outdoor band concert. It was something we do on a yearly basis. I get one shot at doing the concert with no rehearsals and no retakes. This year's concert came off very well except that they "added" some vocalist to the program. They did this without letting us know about it in advance.

With as much as I have read on the importance of one's room and its affect on monitoring, I have a question. Would it be advisable to take your monitors out on your back porch outside and mix a song? You wouldn't have to worry about sound bouncing back at you. Lets assume that for the sake of argument here that you live out in the country and its really quiet.

Hi all,

Would appreciate any words of wisdom regarding FOH and monitor mix guidelines for the following outdoor gig I am helping put together. Our band is playing in the backyard with the equipment and sound facing away from the house to a large open area with a row of tall trees about 75 feet back. We'll be using a couple of JBL 925's (2 way 15") with a powered sub for FOH.

I have been asked to record 3 rock bands in a small outdoor setting for the local music school. This is more to capture the student's achievement vs a commercial endeavor.

My current gear comprises of 3 ldc, SM57 and SM58 and a D112, 4 mic preamp's, Digital mixer and 24 track hard disk recorder.

Hi Group -

This is my first post in this section. Tomorrow I'm set to run sound for a high school jazz (horn) ensemble outdoors. I'm planning on using two 57's in a "Y" pattern for the group coverage. Also - another 57 or two for solos.

Am I way off on the "group" mics? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
-Scott