The Sound Couple - It's all about the Hill!
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- Опубліковано 2 вер 2022
- The Sound Couple is back again for an annual showcase gig that we always look forward to.....The intimate backyard concert! The one thing we don't look forward to is the hill that is between the van and the stage!
It's really nice for us to change things up and work with indie bands and work a multi-act event. We share our ideas on how to manage multiple groups and changeovers and hope the insights are helpful to you!
The Sound Couple primarily use PreSonus gear featuring:
PreSonus UC Surface
PreSonus CDL12
PreSonus CDL18s
PreSonus 32R
PreSonus SW5E
PreSonus NSB Stageboxes
PreSonus AVB-D16
Please see our "About" for a more comprehensive list of gear we use.
Hello! my name is izaque, I live in Brazil, in the state of Piauí, in the city of Teresina, I don't know how to speak your language, but with the help of google translator, I managed to send this message to you, I'm a sound technician, I have my own sound system I rent for events in my city, I've been following your videos on the channel for a long time, I like it a lot, I admire your work, sometimes you can't even imagine that there's someone on the other side of the world who watched your videos and admires your work.
Muito obrigado por assistir! É um sentimento muito humilde saber que pessoas de todos os lugares estão compartilhando nossa experiência! Espero que tenham gostado deste com um convidado do seu país de origem!
Love watching your videos. It has inspired me to start a series of my own Adventures that I call "and you may find yourself" thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! You have a great tag line there.. very appropriate for the work we do!
The effort that you both put into creating these events is truly amazing.
Hats of to both of you for your skill and can do attitude,I don’t no how you do it 👍
Thank you very much! Appreciate the comment!
I love all of your videos. I'm a PreSonus Series III user myself and am envious of your CDL setup! Great job, you two. Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks! The gear works hard for us!
Wow! What a great video of a truly unique gig. Thanks for letting the video roll throughout this gig. There were so many learning opportunities. I particularly appreciate you allowing us to see the tuning of the monitors to avoid feedback. Also, watching the details involved in three sound checks and the use of saved scenes was particularly informative.
It was fun to see family members help with the load in and load out. I enjoyed their commentary on Uncle Bart vs. Soundman Bart.
The Sound Couple's videos are making a significant contribution to those who want to learn this important skill. Thanks for posting yet another top notch video.
Thanks Dean - you are true gentleman and we really appreciate your support and your insights! Your comments always make Stacy sigh and smile with affection :)
Great video! Looks like a hard day of work - glad that it's worth it once everything is dialed in and rocking. Love that camera angle from up in the balcony.
This gig always is, but it’s a nice change for us each year. Agreed on the balcony angle. It was a great bonus having family there to capture from the crowd perspective!
I loved the interview with your two stagehands! They showed the necessary amounts of hustle and disdain that will give them a real future in our goofy industry! "Don't request decibels."
The last comment is priceless!
Amazing. Loved the split screen footage! I also agree that sound checking 'one two' sounds so much better in an English accent :-)
Thanks for your acknowledgment of the split screen. It does surprise what is possible without a lot of effort or distraction to our primary work after some practice and failures. The funny things people notice...I almost fell over the first time they hit me with this!
Your video production will win the Amateur Oscar. I think this work (sound/video) is taking another level at youtube channel. Congratulations from Brasil. I'm waiting for the next episode...see you. Thanks
LOL! Thank you! We had fun with this one, but you are making us nervous that we are setting the bar too high for ourselves. Really appreciate the recognition, but the video production will vary with each gig as well as the time. For example, the next one we are working on is a more basic information filled video with a humorous sub plot. What's really fun is we don't do much for planning so it's interesting to see how they can take a life of their own!
Bonjour, Grand merci pour ce partage et ce travaille !, je vous suis depuis la France et je passe de bons moments à vous regarder travailler, je vous trouve très PRO, bonne route à vous deux et continuer tant que possible à nous faire partager vos sorties
C'est génial! Merci d'avoir pris le temps de regarder pendant que nous partageons nos expériences qui, espérons-le, aideront les autres !
Great video, as always :)
Thanks!
That HILL! is a lot of work great show
Thanks for watching!
the sound couple always dedicating a lot to their work everything happens with great perfection. great video! um abraço ao Rodrigo 1:01:40 eu tambem sou do Brasil e gosto de assistir os videos
Thank you!
Somos dois brasileiros assistindo!!! Huge thanks SC.
It's also optical to recognize, why the top act is top act. The way they behave etc. "This stage is ours" and not any little doubts about it.
Yes, sometimes words are not needed.
I use the Sound Bullet for line checking the DI’s. It’s a great tool!
Cool! Another new gadget we didn’t know we needed! Will check it out further!
Good job sound couple 🙂
Thanks Michael for watching!
im learning so much from you guys...!!!!
Happy to hear it! That was part of our goal in starting this channel!
Oh uh.
It's probably cool having helpers once in a while though. Especially family, they get to experience a "Day in the Life" kinda thing!
PS: That venue IS cool though once you get the show going, even in spite of the hill!
It was great having them there- especially now they have a way better understanding and appreciation of what goes into making all of this happen!
Congratulations parabéns som bem limpo ! Tmj Brazil !!
Obrigado! Obrigado por assistir!
1:02:07 No way! I thought I was the only one feeling this way after clearing out.
It can be a bit eerie sometimes..can't it?
@@thesoundcouple yes indeed. 💯
always watching your videos from Philippines
i also have small sound system business here.
Thanks for watching!
Que legal ver Brasil ai, aqui sempre curtindo seus videos e tirando algumas idéias, sou músico .
We are so glad to reach around the world. Appreciate you taking the time to watch!
This is what I'm waiting for the new video
Great Video! If you have a PZM try putting it on the floor in front of the drum kit and record it as a single track to fill in the drum recordings. It will pick up the entire drum kit in a very balanced way. Not for the PA just the recording. Love watching your videos. Learned so much from them.
Thanks for the tip and appreciate you watching!
The Sound Couple have a new member Go-Go Stacy , great!!
Thanks!
Brasil por aqui mais uma vez =) sucesso para todos nós! Deus abençoe.
Obrigado por assistir e se cuidar!
Hi Sound Couples
Love all your videos and work
Any new videos coming up ?
Yes! Thanks for checking in!
I caught the hand signals! "He" sounds like "Donald Duck" in "my monitor". "Okey dokey"? jk of course. Your videos are really getting slick. The editing is really nice. Thanks for your efforts.
Appreciate the acknowledgment! Every now and again it’s nice to try something different and learn along the way!
"Helpers" can be a boon sometimes if they don't do it all the time!
We agree...People with no experience can be helpful with specific tasks. We used to support a "battle of the bands" at a high school years ago where the students would assist....it was more stress than help!
Legal brasileiro !!!sou aqui do Brasil e tbm faço sonorização 😊❤
A música une o mundo... que bom que você se conectou conosco!
Hello..i started watching you guys for about few months..and i found helpful for me... My name is Mannie from Phillipine but living here in Hong Kong..I am musician,play guitar...my 2nd job is mixing for events ... i just want to ask some Tips about connecting Band Mixer to House system just like you did on this video...Thank u very much....
We appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Love watching your videos. Learn a lot from it.whats your plan B if its raining in the middle of the show?do you cover your speakers?
Our approach to rain can vary depending on the gig. We plan ahead as much as possible starting with advocating for a covered stage. We have had some gigs cancelled this year because of rain because there was not adequate coverage and there was not even an attempt to do the gig. It's a bummer to lose a gig, but it's better than dealing with a bunch of rain. If we are there, we bring our tarps and Undercover's and do our best to make sure we are continuously monitoring and will make the call to shut down if we need to.
Hi Bart and thanks for the video. Who knows if in the future it will be possible to use Italian subtitles. My English is poor. Warm greetings from Gorizia, Italy.
Hi Paolo - Thanks for asking. We will look into this again as we were asked about Spanish as well. To be honest, it seemed like it wasn't as easy as we hoped since so there are so many languages available. We will look again but it is surprising that UA-cam is unable to accommodate the viewer more than making the content provider select which languages they support. UA-cam subtitles English automatically, so you would think they could scale that technology to other languages as well and accommodate the viewer per the language they prefer.
@@thesoundcouple Hi Bart, thanks for the reply, I'm seeing all your very interesting advice. I use Presonus Studio Live 24 Ai Mixer with Italian brand speakers equivalent to yours. From America supplies are blocked and nothing more arrives.
The beautiful Presonus StudioLive 328AI active speaker are unobtainable in Europe and out of production.
A disaster for sound engineers. Good continuation.
Do you have videos of your old set ups? I’d love to see how you guys started! I’m trying to get started and you guy’s totally inspire me!
Thanks for asking....we do not at this time, but it's on our list. It's good to know that people would care to know more. If you couldn't tell, Bart was a long time musician which comes across in a lot of our approaches.
@@thesoundcouple do you guys plan on expanding to do bigger venues in the future requiring (for example) a meyer line array, riggers, and full crews?
Nice thought, but no plans on that. I suppose if the right opportunity came at the right time. This is a part-time business for us as we work our main jobs as well.@@pepsiisgood101
Yessss
Hi Bart, i wondered each time you ringing the monitor, are the presonus app able to monitor the RTA, similiar to X32 app. Great video by the way, kudos!
Yes! The RTA works the same.
Hello 🙂 my name is Emil, saya tinggal di Indonesia saya sudah mengikuti perjalanan pekerjaan anda sejak lama. Saya sangat senang melihat perangkat anda, sound yang mengagumkan. Saya terinspirasi dari anda dan ikut memulai bisnis sound seperti anda, semoga kelak saya dapat mengembangkan bisnis saya seperti anda
Wow! Itu bagus .... kami berharap yang terbaik dalam perjalanan Anda. Ingatlah untuk menjaga diri Anda sendiri karena bisnis ini bisa jadi sulit tetapi bermanfaat!
Bart, Stacy, thank you again for the videos! I learn so much from watching you do your shows. I do small sound support as well using the PreSonus 32r. I have my original SL16.4.2 (series 1) and SL32.4.2AI ( series 2) as backups.
My question today is focused on your saving Projects/Scenes and the filtering strategy. Does the saving of a project and scene actually save the entire inventory of parameters and the recall filter is used to bring back a selection, depending on the filter setting, into the mixer? And does the filter settings get memorized as well? Finally, if the filter selection is blue, it gets recalled, if not blue, the parameters does not get updated?
Thank you Sound Couple! Love you guys!!!
The combination of the project/scenes control/save all parameters of the mix and supporting elements. The filter settings I believe act independently of the project/scene...if it's blue, it gets recalled. For a one band project/scene, typically, you would not use a filter as you want it all recalled.
@@thesoundcouple Thank you Bart. Like you, I do several bands at different venues, so organized projects saves can help a lot, especially because I do the same bands in different clubs. The project features are great. I’m still learning about its scope .
Did you know the presonus ui has a high contrast mode in setting to help you see your ui during the day
Yes. It’s helps but the Sun still can make it tough to manage!
Nice vídeo. Congratulations
I’m from Brazil, Also i have Presonus 32 R, and i like too
About UA-cam Headphone sennheiser, which model ?
Thanks for sharing. We use the Sennheiser RS195. The aren't perfect, but they serve our needs.
When you're ringing out the monitors, is there a way of copying the EQ settings from one to another as I'd imagine that, in a given space, that many of the ringing tones and such would be broadly similar ... or do you prefer to start from a fully flat EQ each time?
I prefer starting with the flat EQ for each mix each time because each wedge in its position can behave differently.
great video whish city skyline is this ? Minneapolis ?
Correct! Thanks for watching...we put a lot into this one, so we appreciate the feedback!
You guys are my great mentor. How do you know the sound volume limit when doing a house (backyard) concert? Do we have to worry about getting a permit?
Great question! We consider the type of music, the audience and the location. You take those factors and you make a decision. Obviously, the louder the bands stage volume, the less control you have. Sometimes I have been wrong on both sides of it where I could have been louder or I should of mixed softer. In this situation, the host of the event trusts us and likes the job we do (I could elaborate). Sound ordinances begin at 10:00pm and all of the neighbors attend so it not an issue. It will never be an issue for us as we would defer to the home owner if there were complaints.
@@thesoundcouple Thank you very much for your reply and information🙏. Again, you guys are great sound couple. I wish I'm near where you are. I have Presonus gears and want to learn from you 😀
show assistindo do Brasil
Muito obrigado por assistir!
What did we do before recall-able presets and recordable preamp gain?!
We took pictures of the board! Been there done that with the first few years of doing this gig!
"Close enough only counts in horseshoes, grenades, and nuclear weapons." :)
😂
Brazil here 🙋♂🇧🇷
Thank you for watching and I will let Rigo know!
@@thesoundcouple Do you have instagram or Rigo, thanks?
@@Wyldvan_ Sorry, we do not.
What case do you have for your mixer im currently looking for something similar for a qu16
The case is made by Road Ready.
Question. How long did the pack-up take?
We had some extra help this day so it was no more than two hours.
Something I have never thought of, until your PFL checks. Does PFL signal change +/- when routed into a DI box?? If so I’m assuming it isn’t much.
It can depending on how you have sensitivity set on the DI. Typically, we set ours to 0dB which always works for us.
@@thesoundcouple I will keep that in mind. Thanks!
Which Wi-Fi router do you use for digital mixing console
We use a NowSonic StageRouter Pro
New video update? We need these videos
Yes, more in the works! Appreciate your patience and letting us know we are missed!
Hi, I am not sure if you'll check the comments but i just wanted to ask if you could make a video about band sound check on monitor wedges as getting in ear monitors in India is still a lot expensive and we as a band face a lot of challenges on get a perfect mix during our performances.
Thank you beforehand.
I think we are able to help as we have several videos that show us at the gigs getting monitors set up for the band:
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There is more that I am likely missing, but hopefully you are able to take some time and explore more of our content!
Hi SC....what's the name of the first group that played? Cheers
It was Natalie Fideler. Thanks for watching!
❤️✔️
Thank you!
Olá Rodrigo prazer meu nome é Eduardo obrigado por lembrar do nosso querido Brazil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷tb trabalho com locação de equipamentos de áudio. Ganhou mais um escrito.
A música é a linguagem universal que todos nós podemos compartilhar e desfrutar juntos!
E aí Edu!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@@rodrigodasilva2629 voce que contratou eles pra fazer o som? haha
@@krausekleverton7552 Hahahah
Nada, botaram eu pra trampa mesmo😅
A flat response from 31hz to 16khz and cutting higher would be a good idea as you don't to cause the dogs in the neighbourhood to start barking excessively Just wondering.
There are many factors that influence how the EQ will look gig to gig. The EQ is used to address those variables so the gear is doing what you need it to that day. For me, it's not a static setting based on what I think it should be because it always changing.
I really dig the third band that played on this bill, what is their name?
Kiss The Tiger!
@@thesoundcouple thank you Stacey and Bert, I checked them out and they are a formidable act. Favorite of all is Megan‘s energy on stage, she owns it!
We enjoyed working with them very much....their albums are on Spotify...etc. Still listen to them!
Whats did the headliner sing for sound check
The band is Kiss the Tiger and the song is I'm in Love. Here is link to recording: ua-cam.com/video/Tq0Znu9dnTY/v-deo.html
@@thesoundcouple thank you🙏🏾
Great band! Hope you check them out!@@imaniinternational7853
👍🏻✅
Thanks!
Please, give us a name/link of a Headlining Band (if that's not their name)!
The headlong band was Kiss the Tiger.
"Juan! Chew!"
😂
You use 4x4 line array my suggestion
We are very happy with our gear at this time!
You don’t have an Instagram profile?
Sorry, we don't! (We're still figuring out this thing called U-Tube!)
Can i apply sir as ur helper
Not enough money in the world to take that gig
We are compensated very well for this gig....it's worth it.
orra, oq brasileiro ta fazendo ai, sao os donos da festa? haha
Bart e a Stacy são tio e tia da minha mulher. Família.
@@rodrigodasilva2629 que legal..que top!
One day they will have some electric motors on the carts to just give you that helping roll
That’s a great idea! You should get on that!😆
@@thesoundcouple I just found some… starts at a cool $5000 yes thousand dollars. Crew is cheaper
@@Jjdjentertainment For now!
It is important not to hit the microphone since with the blows in its mass it makes them lose the center of oxygenation. avoid hitting because they perceive they are frequency hits, not mass hits
Did not know that...thanks for the info!
"center of oxygenation"
... What are you talking about?
@@captainkirk3000 oscilación oscillation i meant
You have to try not to hit the microphones since the membrane is very delicate and damages the oscillation of the membrane
Oh God no not the zip ties. 11:11
Lol… hey.. it works!
Yea we burly men carry them speakers
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If only the host had a back access then things might be a lot easier.
LOL... it drops down to the freeway! And the first year we did it we tried loading in through the house... the hill is still easier!
hmmm... can you not just recall safe your walk in music, without having to safe all your faders?
We route to the default "Digi Ret" channel which is not available for safe selection.
@@thesoundcouple ah, that's unfortunate. I wasn't sure how granular the PreSonus lets you go with recall scope. I'm used to working on consoles where you can literally scope down to a single parameter on a single channel, if you wanted to... Which can come in extremely handy.
hello can i get to know you. I am also a sound maker. make friends on facebook
Thank you! UA-cam is our public forum to everyone so please feel free to comment here!