House Speakers vs. Monitor Speakers Session Four: House Speakers vs. Monitor Speakers
House Speakers: For the Audience (MAINS) Larger the audience, larger the size and number of speakers.
Monitor Speakers: For the Performers Monitors/Aux/FX/Subs Preference/ $$$ Floor Monitors-cheaper Personal stand monitors – more expensive P.E.M.s – Personal Ear Monitors- very expensive
Very Basic-Small Venue
Wedding Reception Sound Table
JCHS sound booth During play
DJ Table
Small Concert Venue
Larger Outdoor Concert Venue
Extremely Large Outdoor Venue
Stadium Sound Setup
Troubleshooting/ Upkeep/ Q&A Session Five: Troubleshooting/ Upkeep/ Q&A
Feedback- roars and squealing from poor microphone/ speaker placement- microphones should always be placed behind the Main speakers.
Troubleshooting: Locating the source of an equipment problem Start with the simple things: Is it plugged in? Is the power on? Mute switches on? Is it all connected properly? Is there a short in the cable? Continuity Is my equipment broken?
Up Keep: Store in a dry, dust-free environment Keep covered, or in storage cases Wrap all cables loosely, yet neatly