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stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 month agoStage Left Audio - "mixing the band" - Video 2 - Duration: 7 minutes, 15 seconds.
Mixing the Groovynators at the Blue Note Grill in Durham, NC. There was a very short amount of time to get the house sound system tuned. All trim/gain and EQ settings were initially roughed in be... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 3 months ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 9 - Duration: 11 minutes.
A brief overview of the sound system setup for this years Scandinavian Fair in Raleigh, NC. Also, several short clips of the performances at the fair.
The sound system for this fair is not large ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 months ago
Stage Left Audio - QSC PLD firmware upgrade - Duration: 9 minutes, 33 seconds.
A short video of upgrading the firmware of QSC PLD amplifiers.
Most of our videos are focused on events/shows. To keep these events/shows moving forward without any issues, it's very important to... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 5 months ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 8 - Duration: 7 minutes, 2 seconds.
A very brief overview of the sound system and setup for a small town festival.
Stage Left Audio was honored to be included in this small town event. Great people, great music, great location!
FO... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 8 months ago
Stage Left Audio - "mixing the band" - video 1 - Duration: 32 minutes.
An overview of the setup, sound check, and running of a Presonus 16.0.2. board for a Durham, NC band called "The Groovynators" (https://www.reverbnation.com/thegroovynators)
Stage Left Audio mixed... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 9 months ago
Stage Left Audio - dual-function consoles - Duration: 17 minutes.
A dual-function console is an audio console that can be used for FOH mixing or for dedicated monitor mixing. If used for monitors, dual-function consoles have to be set for "monitor" mixing.
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stageleftaudio uploaded a video 9 months ago
Stage Left Audio - Snake Splitter - Duration: 5 minutes, 32 seconds.
Getting a signal from a microphone or instrument to FOH and monitors (at the same time) requires some type of signal splitter.
There are a few ways to accomplish splitting a signal to more than ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 9 months ago
Stage Left Audio - Stereo or Mono for FOH - Duration: 17 minutes.
** PLEASE READ **
This video (slide-show) covers a sensitive topic among many people in the audio field. This video is about the use of stereo vs. mono for front of house (FOH) sound. The video ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 10 months ago
Stage Left Audio - FOH Effects: Reverb / Delay - Duration: 26 minutes.
A look at routing reverb and delay using outboard gear with an analog board.
Adding the right amount of reverb in a live sound setup can make a big difference for the entire show. Adding the righ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 10 months ago
Stage Left Audio - FOH cabinets (mid/high) - Duration: 9 minutes, 17 seconds.
An overview of the mid/high speaker cabinets used for FOH. These are the RCF NXL-23A cabinets.
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stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - Stereo "Daisy" Chain of amplifiers - Duration: 11 minutes.
Short video on how to daisy chain amplifiers in stereo mode (2-channel mode). This video is in response to many requests to show how to daisy chain amplifiers in stereo.
Many modern amplifiers ca... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 7 - Duration: 13 minutes.
A basic look at the sound system setup for the 2016 Vietnamese Tet festival in Raleigh, NC. Monitor mixes were handled separately this year; this provided more time for FOH to focus on the show.
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stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - zero out the console - Duration: 4 minutes, 34 seconds.
A short video on the "practice" of zeroing out a console. Be professional by setting the audio console back to a "zero" setup... this means, gain/trim all the way down, faders all the way down, EQ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 6 - Duration: 6 minutes, 39 seconds.
A very short video showing a basic two-speaker setup for a city parade. There are a few short clips of the parade with the emcee (MC) talking. The camera microphone picks up the vocals very well.... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 5 - Duration: 6 minutes, 1 second.
A short video of the setup for a cultural event in Raleigh, NC 2015. Due to the amount of work involved and different performers scheduled for the event, we were unable to get many videos of the e... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - Ground Lift cables - Duration: 10 minutes.
Ground loops in a sound system can be a major problem due to the continuous 60hz hum that is created by the loop. A remedy for ground loops is a "ground-lift" cable.
These ground-lift cables ar... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 1 year ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 4 - Duration: 4 minutes, 26 seconds.
Brief look at the sound system setup for a fund raising event. Three bands donated their time and talent to approximately 300 people. We were only able to get video of two of the acts.
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stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 3 - Duration: 11 minutes.
An overview of the sound system setup, sound check, and performances at the 2015 Vietnamese Tet Festival in Raleigh, NC. It was a great event! A lot of good acts, performers, and demonstrations -... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Setting gains: Vocals - Duration: 10 minutes.
Setting gain for vocals is important to a good sound, but also important for control of feedback.
Proper gain settings for vocals will aid in how well the vocals will "sit" in a live sound mix.
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stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - "Daisy" Chain of Amplifiers - Duration: 7 minutes, 10 seconds.
Connecting a single audio source (in 2 or 3 way systems) for subs and mid/high amplifiers greatly simplifies and reduces the amount of wiring.
This video shows a basic serial connection (daisy c... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 2 - Duration: 13 minutes.
Here is a cultural event we did early December 2014. There was dancing, chorus', bands, and a costume show. The hall presented many, many accoustic issues. The shape of the hall (round) and a pa... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Event Video 1 - Duration: 9 minutes, 10 seconds.
Here's a short video of an event we provided sound for in Durham, NC. This was a family-friendly charity event; about 150 people attended; everyone was spreadout over a large area. Food trucks we... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Crossover (analog) with 4-conductor speaker wire - Duration: 10 minutes.
Video showing how a 4-conductor speaker cable is used in bi-amping a speaker. This requires a crossover.
The "trick" to good sound... bi-amping increasing efficiency of a sound system. By-passin... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Crossover (analog) as a high-pass filter - Duration: 7 minutes, 30 seconds.
Video showing how to use a crossover as a high-pass filter for full range speakers.
The "trick" to good sound... always set a high-pass (or sometimes called a low-cut) filter. This will protect ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Crossover (analog) basic use/setup - Duration: 14 minutes.
A video showing the basic use/setup of an analog crossover. There are two other videos showing how a crossover can be used with different speaker setups.
Check out the other videos!
The "trick" ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Amplifier Ohm load information (basic) - Duration: 5 minutes, 12 seconds.
This video shows the relationship between ohm ratings and load.
Proper ohm loads on amplifiers can make a big difference between your amplifier functioning correctly for many years, or failing a... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 2 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Basic Speaker Ratings (cont. pgrm. peak) - Duration: 11 minutes.
Basic overview of the "continuous - program - peak" ratings used by most speaker manufacturers. Knowing that the differences between the ratings is a value of "time", will assit you in helping to ... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Ringing out monitors - Duration: 18 minutes.
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Thanks for watching!
*** NOTE *** The location of the camera (and its internal mic) is slightly different than the location used to list... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Signal routing (basic) - Duration: 21 minutes.
Basic look at signal routing for FOH setup (analog board) with processing. From input to output, the signal path is shown.
There are more complex routing options possible with FOH gear. This vid... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Power Cords - Duration: 7 minutes, 1 second.
Electrical extension cords are very important in portable sound systems. Unfortunately, many people (and companies) utilize improperly sized extension cords.
Relatively speaking, lower gauge ex... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Basic Compressor: vocals, drums, bass - Duration: 12 minutes.
A basic look at setting a sub-group compressor for vocals, drums, and bass. The values shown in the video are ONLY a starting point. A lot of variables determine the best compressor settings when... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - EQ Basics - EQ insert for FOH - Duration: 10 minutes.
EQ Basics - Part 3 of 3 (EQ as an insert or as an in-line for FOH)
Running an EQ as an insert provides much greater control over FOH sound quality than running it in-line with the FOH output signa... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - EQ Basics - EQ as a Subgroup Insert - Duration: 5 minutes, 33 seconds.
EQ Basics: Part 2 of 3 (EQ as an Insert for a Subgroup)
Adding an EQ as an insert to a subgroup works well for controlling a large number of like mics, or fine tuning a group of mics/instruments... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - EQ Basics - EQ as a Channel Insert - Duration: 5 minutes, 52 seconds.
EQ Basics: Part 1 of 3 (EQ Channel Insert)
- Placing an EQ as an insert to a channel on a console provides greater EQ control over the source. It works great as a replacement for the factory bo... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Gates: Basic function - Duration: 10 minutes.
Short video on the basic function of audio gates. The gates represented in the video can be tuned to allow only a certain audio frequency to open the gate.
For example, placing a gate on a ki... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 4 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Bridging a QSC amplifier - Duration: 4 minutes, 41 seconds.
A brief tutorial on bridging an amplifier (QSC PLX). This method of bridging can apply to other current professional amplifiers as well. However, not all amplifiers support a bridged mode.
A ref... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 5 years ago
Stage Left Audio - Introduction to a mixer - Duration: 13 minutes.
A brief introduction into how to get a signal in and out of a mixer, along with a brief overview of the knobs/lights on a basic mixer.
This is only an introduction into the use of a mixer. Mo... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 5 years ago
Stage Left Audio - equipment overview - FOH mixing consoles - Duration: 2 minutes, 10 seconds.
A very brief overview of the mixing boards/consoles we use for FOH. These are analog boards.
- Mackie ProFX12
- Yamaha MG24-14FX
- Soundcraft GB8 24
The "trick" to good sound...? Know which mix... -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 5 years ago
Stage Left Audio - equipment overview - FOH rack 2 - Duration: 3 minutes, 14 seconds.
Brief overview of our second FOH processing rack (rack 2 of 2). Both racks are used at most every event/show.
The trick to good sound...? Know when to add EQ and when to take away. -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 5 years ago
Stage Left Audio - equipment overview - FOH Rack 1 - Duration: 4 minutes, 17 seconds.
Brief overview of one of the FOH racks used for most all events/shows. This is FOH rack 1 of 2.
The "trick" to good sound...? Proper usage and tuning of equipment. -
stageleftaudio uploaded a video 5 years ago
Stage Left Audio - equipment overview - QSC amplifiers - Duration: 3 minutes, 46 seconds.
Overview of the FOH amplification utilized by Stage Left Audio Productions. This is the main amp rack; about 25K watts.
The "trick" to good sound...? Know equipment limitations.
Sorry about...
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