The Sound Couple - Welcome to the Hotel Downtown

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
  • The Sound Couple venture off to support the band for a corporate gig which included working with the AV provider to support a multi-event evening.
    This video highlights a few important factors:
    Remember to always have parking addressed for downtown or limited space venues. Understand where you are parking beforehand and charge accordingly!
    Flexibility and sometimes negotiations are required for multi-production supported events! Planning is key, but there will always be surprises.
    Remember that ballrooms can acoustically be misleading...many bigger ballrooms are very live rooms, and for live music, you may not need as much as you think (we could have gotten by with half the system for this gig).
    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

КОМЕНТАРІ • 504

  • @marcustoney7762
    @marcustoney7762 2 роки тому +34

    I love the content. As a fellow musician in a band, people rarely get to see this part of it. The long nights. Keep doing your thing.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +3

      If they only knew…. And the ones that do know, are all the more appreciative when we’re the ones doing it!

  • @etddong
    @etddong 2 роки тому +10

    This is the real part of lifetime as a sound engineer. If you are linving near by me. I'd buy you a beer.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comment!

  • @benjaminruiz8900
    @benjaminruiz8900 2 роки тому +11

    Great sound system set up. . Love the work you guys do.

  • @jessicabezuidenhout5277
    @jessicabezuidenhout5277 2 роки тому +8

    Hello from South Africa!! 🇿🇦 i love seeing what you both are doing in these videos 😊 I've been watching and liking all your videos since I got recommended this channel by UA-cam. Keep it up Stacy and Bart!! Can't wait to see more content!! 🤗❤️

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad our content can keep you entertained! Our summer is booked so don’t worry, we will have plenty of new content coming up. Always curious as to how different it is for everyone else in other countries…

    • @djwolffe_OG
      @djwolffe_OG 11 місяців тому

      Another Saffer👋🇿🇦

  • @shake7691
    @shake7691 Рік тому +3

    The band sounds great....brilliant! That singer wow

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Arguably, the Twin Cities of MN have some of the best musicians and music....we (Stacy and I) are lucky to work with some of them!

  • @mateusmendesradio
    @mateusmendesradio Рік тому +3

    I don't work with sound, but I admire everything you do to have a good sound environment in a show, concert, among others... one more subscriber!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Thanks! Our goal was to give anyone a taste of what it takes to put on a show!

  • @johnmitchell6243
    @johnmitchell6243 2 роки тому +10

    Crushed it! Since my son is becoming my assistant on events, I show him the troubleshooting you do in real time and its an invaluable training aid, so thank you for always showing what issues you come across! And... even though the beta 52 isn't my main kick mic, if I have an issue I always use that as a back up and it always works great! Stay safe and happy new year!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks John - we want to keep it real and mistakes and problems are a part of every gig. My saying is that nothing is a problem until it's a problem and there will always be problems... so it's about how your resolve them is where experience comes in and always keeping your cool.

    • @kriswahono9795
      @kriswahono9795 2 роки тому

      cawrc

  • @dantewill76
    @dantewill76 2 роки тому +5

    Greetings from Chicago!!! As a mobile sound guy myself, I find myself inspired by you two to keep going at this thing. I've admired that PreSonus setup since I started watching you two. Keep up the good work!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching! Part of our story is to demonstrate the complete ecosystem. There are plenty of product videos but no real world examples of people using it all that we’re aware of. So we kind of motivated ourselves to say if nobody else is doing it, then maybe we need to!

    • @bimatvug
      @bimatvug 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple Great ..

  • @nscaledelights
    @nscaledelights Рік тому +1

    Very cool video, Its nice to see the behind the scenes of sound setup. Congrats on a job well done.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! Behind the scenes is part of why we started this channel!

  • @jerryvan5056
    @jerryvan5056 Рік тому +1

    Have watched a lot of your vids. You guys earn ever penny you make.

  • @debydean
    @debydean 2 роки тому +2

    I really love seeing those soft cases and bags instead of hard or flight case. They are lightweight, protect the gear pretty well, and scratch free. For some equipment it really helps more in the case of small transport and small crew member.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Appreciate your insights...we used to carry more road cases, but as we scaled down and became more modular, soft cases made more sense to us...please check out this video for more perspective: ua-cam.com/video/jT-Eycnrxws/v-deo.html

  • @dannygalindo4562
    @dannygalindo4562 9 місяців тому

    Very good sound sistem and really good band!!! The perfect combination for a good party night… 👌🏻✌🏼

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  9 місяців тому +1

      This was a great night! Thanks for watching!

  • @djflexproductions5359
    @djflexproductions5359 2 роки тому +5

    Love your channel! I have watched all your videos on UA-cam. Me and my wife also work as a duo for our production/ DJ company. It’s good to see some positive work vibes. Saludos from DJ Flex 💪🏽 in West Texas

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      That is great! So we are not alone! Thank you for watching ALL of the videos...that's pretty cool.

    • @jamiegeorge4167
      @jamiegeorge4167 2 роки тому +1

      Great job guys, It’s kinda cool to see other couples doing this , my wife and I also have a sound/DJ business although I prefer the sound side we tend to get more gigs for djing weddings

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      @@jamiegeorge4167 That is cool....thanks!

  • @florinbirica-anghel4440
    @florinbirica-anghel4440 Рік тому

    Congratulation! I've realized in last time period the I'm quite not interested about how loud the sound is, rather than sound ingenering that is awesome! Once again congratulations! (I've realized that those kind of stuffs aren't quite easy but they are super! I think it's hard to manage but it gives you a positive energy when you see that all people are going happy from the event where you've bring a professional sound system! Good-luck!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍🙂

  • @williampercival7662
    @williampercival7662 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed watching you guys awesome job absolutely Amen

  • @TheRickdoggie
    @TheRickdoggie 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! Thanks for using PreSonus! My band's rig is very similar to yours - CDL's with a 32R and the Nowsonic router.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks Rick! Appreciate you you taking the time to check it out!

  • @XTREME876
    @XTREME876 2 роки тому

    Warms my heart to see Stacy working long side you supporting you great work guys

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      We are lucky that we are able to do this together!

  • @DavidMend18
    @DavidMend18 2 роки тому +1

    Good job guys, sound was great. Have a happy New Year

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We really appreciate it. Happy New Year!

  • @FunPr0G4m3r
    @FunPr0G4m3r 2 роки тому +5

    Its a shame that the dancefloor was so empty the whole time.... great band and great sound

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      That’s pretty typical for these corporate gigs! Agreed, they were a great band.

  • @mrbeehenderson5372
    @mrbeehenderson5372 Рік тому

    Not quite what I was looking for, but very informative. I know lifting that subwoofer was not as easy as you made it look, those woofers are very heavy. I was looking at how to set up several speakers at once and found this. I did learn something though. Thank you.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Thanks! Hope you are able to check out some other videos!

  • @wesrgrant
    @wesrgrant 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great documentary of the process! Great job guys! Anxiously awaiting more.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Man! You Guys are too much! We really appreciate comments like this as seriously, we weren't expecting this type of feedback. Glad you enjoy them, and we have more in the works!

  • @MsLore1964
    @MsLore1964 Рік тому +2

    I don't know much about Presonus also because in Italy as a brand it is not very widespread but I really like how you have organized yourself in terms of wiring and connections, also because when you find yourself having to manage a stage by yourself and also having to take care of assembling and disassembling everything in time reasonably fast, if you are not organized well, you are in for big problems. I really appreciate your way of working.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying our videos!

  • @williamgraw1729
    @williamgraw1729 2 роки тому

    Was fun watching. After doing sound/lighting/backline/pyro-technics for 40+ years. I don't miss the long hours. While guests are eating steak and lobster. Promoters will inevitably end up giving us hideous box meals. Always pack protein bars, granola and plenty of H2O. ✌️❤️ and 👍 keep doing what you love.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing William! We bring a cooler and food to us to every gig! Also, we verify what the food accommodations will be.

  • @michaelalberson126
    @michaelalberson126 8 місяців тому

    Your 2 are absolutely awesome and praying Gods blessings upon you both and praying that you have Jesus in your hearts.
    I love your equipment and your expertise at doing sound. As you know you cannot please everybody all the time when it comes to sound there is always someone who will complain about something and that is just part of it.
    Just curious what is the charge or cost for a venue like this one?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  8 місяців тому

      Appreciate the comment and for you taking the time to watch! Our pricing really varies from the type of gig and clients and are mostly offered and negotiated from there. Sometimes it turns out well, and sometimes we can feel pretty beat up. We would like to be charging a premium for every gig, but the reality states that's never going to happen.

  • @user-jx3jp3gb4x
    @user-jx3jp3gb4x 2 роки тому

    Hi Bart, I agree with you about the Shure Beta 52A, I have used just about every "kick" mic available including old vintage AKG D12, EV RE20, AKG D12E, Audix D6, Sennheiser 902 and all of them work and do the job, BUT,,,, to me, the Beta 52A is the only mic that can be used without any EQ and it always sounds really nice. Always enjoyable to watch you guys! Here's to a PROSPEROUS New Year!!!!!!!!!for all of us :)

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks...in the end they are just tools and it's more about how you use them..but the 52 is a tool that makes me get the sound I want more than any other mic I have used...your list is a bit longer than mine :)

    • @user-jx3jp3gb4x
      @user-jx3jp3gb4x 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple :) Fun sharing :)

  • @DJShaunLouis
    @DJShaunLouis Рік тому

    Love your channel. When I have a loaded rock n roller cart I find it easier to push with the smaller steering castor wheels behind. Easier to control corners etc. :)

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Haven't thought of that, but will try. We like ours but not sure if we should have purchased with the wide front wheels...

  • @leandroalmeida9427
    @leandroalmeida9427 4 місяці тому +1

    Ô lá sou Leandro sou Brasileiro do Estado do Pará trabalho com sonorização, gostei muito da forma que vocês trabalham, aprendi muito com vocês, obrigado
    Parabéns!👋👋👋👋

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  4 місяці тому

      É ótimo ouvir de você. Obrigado pelo seu comentário!

  • @ladjkaoz
    @ladjkaoz 8 місяців тому

    nice set up...
    Do you always set up your Audio in front, I try to set up big audio all the way to the back or top front subs on the corner, so you can't see all those boxes.
    how's that dispersion on those tops, can't remember but they do have a very wide coverage right.
    nice set up... 👌👍

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comments! it depends on the gig, but we will either set up off to the side of stage, or out front where it's logistically possible. The CDL's cover very nice. I would suggest you check out a couple of other videos we did that we touch on both of your comments: ua-cam.com/video/ftzx_EsBLuQ/v-deo.html. ua-cam.com/video/iK-WH0wueoM/v-deo.html

  • @hanten10
    @hanten10 2 роки тому +2

    You deserve more view, I appreciate your work and love your channel, keep it up ❤️

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for the compliment....our channel has grown lately and that is nice, but not our primary goal. It's more about trying provide useful information through our story and hopefully help others out along the way! Wish we would of done it years ago as there are gigs I am sure that will never be repeated again...those were the hungry years but now we can be selective of who we work with.

  • @donaldalli9763
    @donaldalli9763 2 роки тому +1

    You guys always come thru with a great show nice

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      We do our best to pull through...we have had some close calls over the years!

  • @samuelhendrasinaga6161
    @samuelhendrasinaga6161 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this video, goodluck for your job always...

  • @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup
    @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup 2 роки тому

    Cable boxes and rearranging per gig. I know the feels!

    • @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup
      @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup 2 роки тому

      BTW, I use Mastercraft boxes from Menards for my cabling. They lock into each other, and the bottom box has wheels and a handle! Milwaukee, Ryobi and others make similar boxes. I overstack 6 boxes on each other! Serious time saver!

  • @MrMotoden
    @MrMotoden 2 роки тому +1

    Sir. You do not fully understand how wonderful your lady is. Help me? All I've ever gotten is "When are you going to be home?" I hope you worship the ground she walks on. Very interesting vlog, by the way. SUbscribed.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, I do appreciate that and hopefully you will enjoy our future content.

  • @shymandaimond9308
    @shymandaimond9308 2 роки тому

    Simply loved the content 😊😊 and the best part was when she switched off the top array with the coke bottle 😂😂❤️❤️

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks- short persons tricks! (I definitely have a disadvantage, except when it comes to loading the van!)

  • @MrSamsstudios
    @MrSamsstudios Рік тому

    Nice job. I do a LOT of events like this with similar bands (I think I have a video or two of my setup). I’d combine your rack gear into a single 12sp on wheels, that’s another thing you don’t have to lift. Load subs first, stacked, any racks behind, fill in with speakers. Use a magline for a cart. I’d even use a single 15/2” to cut down on main speakers (less to carry). Efficiency is everything

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Efficiency is a journey and we are always looking for ways to improve. Thanks!

  • @ratuboy7714
    @ratuboy7714 Рік тому

    Nice mix and it's awesome

  • @scottproaudio
    @scottproaudio 2 роки тому

    Greetings from Down Under! I love the CDL rig. We run SL312AI, SL18S AI and SL328AI over Dante a lot of the time. Nice to see the issues we all face in our industry are global. Enjoyed your video.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      That's so cool! Hope you are able to share more stories with us!

  • @maxwelltafirenyika2614
    @maxwelltafirenyika2614 2 роки тому

    great job,and a nice setup,and that band played well

  • @omarsalazar3311
    @omarsalazar3311 2 роки тому

    Hola desde México. Very nice, great work. Congratulation

  • @agussoundengineer
    @agussoundengineer 2 роки тому

    Great... keep the spirit friends.. and always be healthy

  • @FOH3663
    @FOH3663 2 роки тому

    Appreciate the content, I enjoyed every bit of it.
    For those unaware, any event like this should, would likely have an event coordinator/manager that's a single point of contact for everything... regardless how big or little.
    Also, an event document should've been generated and distributed ... detailing each relevant element of importance.
    Load in/load out accommodations, parking details, security, room setup, pipe and drape, electrical needs, internet needs, trash cans and housekeeping, food/beverage, etc.
    Also, typically there's house phones whereby one can contact a central dispatch operation to facilitate getting one what they need.
    Regarding the parking of your van, the event document would state, "after load in, Pro Audio contractor will park adjacent to loading dock B" ... for example.
    Or "at the conclusion of X the lecturn is to be struck from downstage right".
    It's worth noting, just as they mentioned in the vid, indoor loading docks are wonderful, for a variety of reasons!
    One standout impression of mine, after just now discovering your channel and viewing this one... I saw nobody around the back of house area. My only guess a slow night with a modestly attended event...
    Much appreciated

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Details and a plan are so subjective and how much work people elect to put into them....we still occasionally irritate event planners on what would be the most basic of questions. We are lucky (by design) that we are pretty self sufficient.....we should have just left the lectern on stage!

  • @rajeshedupuganti7394
    @rajeshedupuganti7394 2 роки тому

    very nice sir Iam all so PA system superb for u r video Ramesh from India

  • @tonywilson5185
    @tonywilson5185 2 роки тому

    I like this video it's really nice
    Shows start to finish good job

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks Tony! It's always a balancing act as to what we include in our videos and not make them 3 hours long....so we try to capture the key elements to paint the whole picture and point out interesting things that pop up.

  • @djnoy842
    @djnoy842 2 роки тому

    We are a husband/wife team as well! These gigs are a workout! Keeps us in shape

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      That's how we look at it as well....just another day at the gym!

  • @LisbetHernandez-dw5we
    @LisbetHernandez-dw5we Рік тому

    Saludos desde Cuba 🇨🇺 Gran trabajo.

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 2 роки тому +2

    "Horn guy will bring his own mic"
    *He didn't.* lol that one is so classic. Let that be a lesson to everyone watching, if you're a sound person just be prepared to take care of everything yourself, and if you're a musician, if you say you're going to do something, please DO it.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      What's really funny is that at the previous gig, he was taking ours off the stand to put his on....so we can't win. We are always prepared and that is sort of the way we fly....but I have worked for others, more in the A/V world, if it ain't on the sheet, they ain't getting it.

    • @djjazzyjeff1232
      @djjazzyjeff1232 2 роки тому +1

      @@thesoundcouple Yeah sometimes ya can’t win for losin’. I am a musician/bandleader first and sound guy second. We always supply our own PA for band gigs, and I’ve done PA for bands other than my own too, I just wish musicians had more of a grasp on the sound side and in some cases I wish the sound guys had more of a grasp on the playing side. It’s like you said “the left hand doesn’t talk to the right hand” sometimes. It’s can be a bit of a herding cats situation trying to run a tight ship with so many different types of characters out there. I commend you both!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      @@djjazzyjeff1232 Thanks again...couldn't agree more! You should see my gig bag...even carry guitar strings and straps :(

  • @midiaaudioevideo
    @midiaaudioevideo 2 роки тому

    I live at events and i know exactly what means to finish the night and go back home... Congratulations

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! We hope that by sharing some of our experiences can be helpful to you!

  • @steadymanos
    @steadymanos 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a DJ and I have to say these Gig Log are interesting.. New Sub!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Thanks for peeking into the dark side! We check out some of the DJ logs as well. It’s interesting to see how everyone works.

    • @GALSEN24TV
      @GALSEN24TV 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple thanks

  • @VisionOfDre
    @VisionOfDre 2 роки тому +1

    I already know by looking at the sound check on the iPad that you are using a Presonus Studio Live mixer. I have one for the church and love it!

  • @mysticaltwinsmusic3315
    @mysticaltwinsmusic3315 2 роки тому

    Nice setup sir! Line array wow!
    I think it's nice to DJ with that thing!

  • @djcoolcliff
    @djcoolcliff 2 роки тому

    Great set up!!! This is what started back playing keyboards! I was doing full set ups like this to include full lights!!! The money was good tho but me and my wife was running hard!!!!!!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      It is a lot of work, but we try to be as efficient as possible!

    • @djcoolcliff
      @djcoolcliff 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple Great job sir and awesome gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @stanleyrabago890
    @stanleyrabago890 2 роки тому

    Im a fan!!! your rig is awesome!!!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks! We’ve had great success with this configuration.

  • @omkargaikwad7528
    @omkargaikwad7528 2 роки тому

    I am from India ...I love your videos, keep up the good content

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! We have more coming soon!

  • @vinchvinchtv5932
    @vinchvinchtv5932 2 роки тому

    Watching from PHILLIPINES

  • @pianogroove00
    @pianogroove00 Рік тому

    Great job Bart👍 love your content
    may I ask you a question: how did you fix that boomy kick drum which can be heard at about 16:20?
    I saw that it was in the FOH mix later on and it fit perfectly in the mix without that booming
    Greetings from Germany/Bavaria

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому +1

      I can't recall technically what we did here...and we probably did (perhaps a cut in 50-60Hz). However, an empty room will always sound different. In some cases, the room will change with more bodies and more heat, or these transient frequencies will become lost as the noise floor increases. So it's a balance of knowing how much change to address at this time. I find myself sometimes adding back what I took away during soundcheck!

  • @juanmontoya1249
    @juanmontoya1249 Рік тому

    Excellent video. One question, what is the cost of this service?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! We don't have set rates and our fees are set or negotiated for each event.

  • @ritchiebennett1326
    @ritchiebennett1326 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed this, thanks and good job

  • @anitaboodram1155
    @anitaboodram1155 Рік тому

    Great sound system 👌

  • @igorzavalnyi5341
    @igorzavalnyi5341 2 роки тому +2

    Hi, I wanted to share a concern regarding the speaker setup. I'm convinced that the tops are set too low in basically every video you do. The bottom speakers shoot directly at the ear level, meaning that the closest standing people get very high impact while basically shielding the people behind them from the sound source and impacting its characteristics especially in the higher end of the sound spectrum. And the top speakers shoot the majority of their projection at the ceiling. I believe the ideal set up would be to raise the tops altogether by at least one head hight and angle the array downward to achieve more even coverage.

    • @valentinephasha1468
      @valentinephasha1468 2 роки тому

      I also thought as much.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      PreSonus CDL manual:
      WARNING: Maximum pole height from the top of the upper CDL18s to the
      bottom of the CDL12 cannot exceed 17”. PreSonus recommends the K&M 21334.050.55 Distance Rod.
      So this is what we use.
      Understand your concern, but to the best of my knowledge, we have never received a complaint and they perform well for us. At times, it would be nice to get higher when on two subs (regardless of what the manual says), but besides my lack of height now becoming a challenge, we are unaware of any speaker pole that could accomplish this safely. Each cabinet has a vertical throw of 20 degrees, so the looks of the cabinets may be deceiving as well. The CDL 12's have two mounting positions for single or double stacking and those are your options.

  • @SimpleMusician
    @SimpleMusician 2 роки тому

    Subscribed! I'm learning so much. Keep going

  • @wilhelm_jonsson
    @wilhelm_jonsson 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoying the channel! Do you have any recommendations on a set of smaller speakers? I do event videos and sometimes get requested to bring PA, so usually end up renting but figured I might as well buy a pair. Mostly speech in smaller venues (50-150 ppl max) so nothing crazy. Nothing too expensive either because I'll probably stick to renting bigger and better if there's live music involved. Keep up the good work!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching our videos! I am a bit hesitant to offer gear recommendations as there are a lot of good offerings. I would start first with determining your requirements and then research who best can meet those. So some considerations are: Price/weight/powered vs. non-powered, DSP options, built in mixer (how many channels, tone/volume controls), connectivity (e.g. Bluetooth, RCA, 1/4"), speaker size, and these days....Availability!! Another big consideration is whether the speaker will do the mixing or you will use an external mixer. If you are using an external mixer, then buying a speaker with more back panel functionality can become redundant. Also, I would highly recommend buying at least a soft cover for any speaker. It's amazing how much they save the cabinets from scratches and keeps them looking good..if that's something that's important to you.

    • @wilhelm_jonsson
      @wilhelm_jonsson 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple Alright, thanks for the great explanation on what to look for! I'd love to see you guys do some buyers guide videos. There are plenty of product reviews out there but I rarely see people using their expertise to explain what to look for in a certain product category - something like what you just did in your reply. Thanks again, cheers from Sweden!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      @@wilhelm_jonsson Good luck! I hope you are enjoying some of the culture aspects as well. There are many people here with Swedish roots!

  • @Santysound
    @Santysound Рік тому

    Veri nice sound sir madam ji
    Bhut sunder sound bja rhe ho ap
    Good job sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @newmeutube1
    @newmeutube1 2 роки тому

    Another awesome video guys. Love you work. What Shure mic you are using? Thank you for sharing 👌👌

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Our Shure system is the ULXD4Q with Beta 58 capsules. These were a big investment for us, but have never regretted the purchase.

  • @lenhaokip1985
    @lenhaokip1985 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍I like your set up, keep it up,how much would cost for all equipment

  • @jogie1000
    @jogie1000 2 роки тому

    It's amazing sounds system very nice..

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks...we try our best to make every gig sound as good as possible!

  • @niyomja
    @niyomja 2 роки тому

    Professional Sound system and make wonder.

  • @Iamdjquietstorm
    @Iamdjquietstorm 2 роки тому

    love my rocking roller r16! I'm a dj and I have yet to learn how to mix a room. wish you more success in 2022.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thank you! This is our second one after the first broke and axel after many solid years. This one has the solid tires, which is cool that they are maintenance free and they are wider as well. Does a great job but doesn't roll quite as easily the pneumatic tires did.

  • @ernestbryant639
    @ernestbryant639 2 роки тому

    Keep up the good work. FYI, PSAV is Encore

  • @waleleknowledgeobinichi4375
    @waleleknowledgeobinichi4375 2 роки тому

    You guys are so amazing...I love the fact that you made the setup so simple.
    I do love those sets of speakers and I wanna ask what make of speakers are those? I mean the arrays, sub's and wedges.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      You can check out a partial gear list in the “About” section. For speakers, we are using PreSonus.

  • @dylandylan11731
    @dylandylan11731 2 роки тому

    New watcher here;
    Couple of takeaways for me:
    * encore is international, they are here in Australia too in a large way!
    * make a cart for your line array and ramp for van already 😂
    Edit: great mix 👌 especially considering the room. Good job 👏

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks - interesting to learn that Encore is international.
      Curious as to what kind of cart would work with the line array?
      As for the ramp ... keep watching our past ones, we address that!

    • @dustinthiessen
      @dustinthiessen Рік тому

      Yup... we've got those jokers in Canada too... I did a gig recently where they provided PA, and it was a shit show.... barely found enough XLR, PA was wired up wrong, 1 of the cabs had a blown tweeter, wasn't a decent mic stand in sight... all that and I was stuck mixing on their shitty soundcraft SI impact.

  • @raymundguinto9061
    @raymundguinto9061 2 роки тому

    Hello from the Philippines, i also have 328's and the presonus 32AI. I use a CS18 for FOH and an ipad

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      So cool to hear! We hope you can pick up a few tips!

  • @elishasoussan798
    @elishasoussan798 2 роки тому

    Hi there! Love your content! I really learn alot from you guys as a fellow Sound production company. I wanted to know your opinion on the CDL12 speakers you currently use? How many people can you cover with them, indoors and outdoors and obviously at what volume.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Hi Elisha - The CDL's work really well for us. Part of the reason why we started our channel was to demonstrate gear in the real world and this is lacking for a lot of products, which included the CDL's. We hope that our video series helps people see what is working. It's hard to put numbers on some of the stuff because every application is different. For example, I would say there are different requirements for a street dance vs. a concert, even though the same gear could do both, but perhaps not as effectively. We have done street dances with thousands in attendance and there is no way that would have met the needs of the same number of people attending a concert.

  • @thill47
    @thill47 9 місяців тому

    Good to see you using Presonus equipment.

  • @ajr8777
    @ajr8777 2 роки тому

    Amazing set up, great band. Where did the audience go??

  • @garfieldgabay2548
    @garfieldgabay2548 2 роки тому

    I like the setup 👌 😎 🇯🇲👍🎤🎹🎼🥁

  • @drummerboy100jh
    @drummerboy100jh 2 роки тому

    Hey I love your channel so I subscribed
    Could you tell me if you use a decibel meter if so what are your typical levels
    Also how do you like the Presonus PA,
    Are they the best you have owned or have you had better and what do they compare to that you've had in the past, sorry haven't seen all of your videos yet maybe it's already been discussed.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks for subscribing to our channel! I use a simple app on my phone called "Decibel Meter" on my iPhone if I need a reference. I have compared it to a real meter and it appears very accurate. My typical levels run around 95dB. The CDL's are the best sounding speakers we have owned, with the 328ai's right there with them. What I really like about the 328's is they take anything thrown at them and the cabinets are very high quality build and loud for their size. The CDL's you need to watch as they will go to clip or limit sooner but they provide better even coverage. We used to run EAW 325's and they were louder but 3x with weight (much bigger cabinet) and we carried amp racks. We needed a system that Stacy and I can manage and we get by doing the same types of gigs as we have always done with our EAW system, so it's worked out great for us.

  • @namvietchannel9757
    @namvietchannel9757 2 роки тому

    subscribed ,learned a lot s keep up , BTW what is the name of main speakers ? and subs ?

  • @dilbagsingh7756
    @dilbagsingh7756 2 роки тому

    Great Job Sir , Love you 👍❤️🙏

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks! We hope you are able to check out some of our other videos!

  • @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup
    @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup 2 роки тому

    I just ordered the same mixer! Replacing my A&H QU-16!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Congrats! I have only seen a display unit of an QU-16. Seems like a good console, but it's not a rack mixer. This format for us saves an incredible amount of time as everything remains hooked up and we just pull the covers and go!

  • @erickodhiambo3661
    @erickodhiambo3661 Рік тому

    Looks good and simple

  • @AgustineDiaz
    @AgustineDiaz 2 роки тому

    Good job, love from Indonesia

  • @fificboi
    @fificboi Рік тому +1

    Does presonus not have double 18” subs ? Or did you chose single 18” because it’s easier to lug around? Also any difference in sound quality? 2x single 18” vs double 18”?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      PreSonus doesn't offer a dual 18" model. We used to own several dual 18's" EAW cabinets. When we scaled down to a more modular system, going with single 18" for us so we had more options. Sonically, I don't think there is a huge difference...it's more about factoring the logistics of a single vs. double.

  • @gregsouthorn2871
    @gregsouthorn2871 2 роки тому

    Nice looking system! You guys hustle! I am a little worried about your back someday in the future.... Be safe

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! Stacy and I have let COVID hit us a bit on the conditioning side, but we are getting back into shape and working out is part of our gig routine! We are committed to getting stronger for 2022 and thankfully, neither of us have back issues.

    • @djerniet350
      @djerniet350 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple Nice gig log, another way to save your back for the future is, to push not pull. Chiropractor explained it to me. Also bend down like a baby, instead of bending over. I started taking the doctors advice and i have had no back issues in five years. I always bend at the knee and squat down to pick anything up and i always push my carts. The injury to the back comes after you done all the bending and pulling. It could be a week after, you might just cough and bring on a back injury or sneeze or bend over to put on a shoe. The damage was done weeks ago from pulling something or bending to pick up a cable. Good luck this year and good health.

  • @ScottGrammer
    @ScottGrammer 2 роки тому

    Live sound reinforcement for small venues has come a long way since I did it in the late 70's through the early 90's. But I will say this: I would never rely on a wireless connection for anything except wireless mics in a pro gig, and I was never happy about doing that. The ability to walk around and change the mix is cool though. Never had that back in the day!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      You got me thinking about the first time I officially "ran sound". I actually remember I was about 11 years old which would have been around '78.....then there was the school bands, etc, but it wasn't until 1998 that I guess it kind of stuck.

    • @ScottGrammer
      @ScottGrammer 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple For me it was '77. I was 13.

    • @edwardbannor8857
      @edwardbannor8857 2 роки тому

      Do you guys have anybody in Worcester, Ma where audio live can be rented, set up and run?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      @@edwardbannor8857 Hi Edward - no we don't. We are localized to our area.

  • @realmichaelhawkins
    @realmichaelhawkins 2 роки тому +1

    Great job 💫💫

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Appreciate the feedback! We try our best!

  • @josecarlosdossantos9693
    @josecarlosdossantos9693 Рік тому

    Ótimo vídeo, e bom trabalho

  • @gaw9228
    @gaw9228 2 роки тому

    Beautiful set up. Would you mind sharing what main arrays you using here and what digital mixer are you using on Ipad? Thanks in advance.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We use PreSonus CDL12 for the array, and our mixer is PreSonus 32R with the UC surface software for iPad.

  • @FVDaudio
    @FVDaudio 2 роки тому

    Nice very nice... Even though you keep some instruments out of the FOH mix, do you still get every channel on the record or don't you record?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Regardless of the fader levels, they will still go to the recording. We do record on occasion.

    • @FVDaudio
      @FVDaudio 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple thanks I'm interested in the 24 channel

  • @inktime
    @inktime 2 роки тому

    I like the vid and your work. I am a musician but I would like to do sound. Great job sound couple.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I hope that our videos are able to help you!

  • @charly821
    @charly821 2 роки тому

    I Like your konten....
    The Best Your Sound... 👍👍

  • @deanwarham6641
    @deanwarham6641 Рік тому +1

    so the encore was a smaller company who bougt psav in the us. hawthorn theatrical in the uk and eclipse staging in uae, thats all the ones i know of, but they are pretty much worldwide.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Thanks for the information....I can only imagine the impact this has had. I wish I could say it's all been positive, but not from what I hear. I can only believe that there is an up-side to the story since it's seems to be expanding quickly.

  • @joelglaser5657
    @joelglaser5657 2 роки тому

    Another fun, informative video.
    Packing up for my NYE gig shortly.
    I'm curious how you overlaid the ipad screen into your video while you were doing sound check and during the show? What program are you using to make your videos?
    Thanks Bart and Stacy! Happy New Year!
    Joel
    Glaser Audio Productions, LLC

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Joel - good luck tonight! Our gig was cancelled.
      The overlay was using screen capture on the iPad. We use iMovie to create our videos, but we taking the plunge into Final Cut Pro for our next!
      Appreciate your views!

    • @joelglaser5657
      @joelglaser5657 2 роки тому +1

      @@thesoundcouple - Thank you Bart!
      My gig was canceled also. Weather is getting pretty nasty here. Snow moving in and 30+ mph winds. Windchill temps to 30 below zero.
      I'm happy to stay home!!
      Here's to a busy, prosperous New Year.

  • @karstenpe
    @karstenpe 2 роки тому

    What are you using to record this video. Audio and video actually looks/sound really good.

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Believe it or not, our videos are recorded on our iPhone 12 Max's. I agree, they do a great job for being a phone, and allows us to use the tools we already have with us.

  • @djeffeny
    @djeffeny Рік тому

    I loved your content - congrats keep it up 👏👏👏👏 Pro Content 🪩🪩

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  Рік тому

      Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it - appreciated!

  • @09gonza9
    @09gonza9 2 роки тому

    Good sound great job 👍👍

  • @xtyentertain4057
    @xtyentertain4057 9 місяців тому

    What did you use to control the equipment? Was it a computer control?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  9 місяців тому

      At this gig, the mixer was a PreSonus 32r and we control it with our laptop/iPads.

  • @brianemerson336
    @brianemerson336 2 роки тому

    Love the channel ! I notice you are using presonus cdl12s ! Are they reliable and how do you rate them against RCF tt 22a ?
    Brian

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      Reliable so far for sure, been running them in total over 1.5 years (not much during the heart of lock-down times). I don't worry about them at all. Sorry, not really able to provide any experience to the RCF cabinets since haven't worked with them.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @brianemerson336
      @brianemerson336 2 роки тому

      Thanks for your reply, can I ask what is the latest size venue you have done with the presonus rig ?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому +1

      @@brianemerson336 We did a wedding a week ago in a smaller venue with one sub/one cabinet. IMO, the room size can be just as important as the acoustics of the room. Seems like the modern architecture of entrainment rooms is to design them with as many reflective surfaces as possible (open ceilings, concrete floors, large glass windows). Unfortunately for us, this can pose many mixing challenges, especially if it's a loud band. However, it may not require as much PA as you may think. When we publish the video, pay attention to the snare drum when he hits it...it's like a cannon.

  • @FOHFILMS
    @FOHFILMS 2 роки тому

    I noticed you broadcast your SSID for your access point. Why? Both from a security and a “your AP doesn’t have to ping devices constantly with its wifi info” standpoint, it’s best to leave it off, and any device you want to connect can have the SSID manually put in

    • @FOHFILMS
      @FOHFILMS 2 роки тому

      Also, nice to see those presonus boxes in the field, I feel like I hardly see them anywhere!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Yes....we felt the same!

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      Ahhhh...guess we will have to agree to disagree on this one!

    • @FOHFILMS
      @FOHFILMS 2 роки тому

      @@thesoundcouple On hiding the WiFi SSID...?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 роки тому

      @@FOHFILMS Correct....long time debated but easy to defeat.

  • @brettbaker719
    @brettbaker719 3 місяці тому

    Hey guys! I’m looking to start my own sound company and am curious to how you got started? Is there much money in it?

    • @thesoundcouple
      @thesoundcouple  2 місяці тому

      Yes..there is a lot of investment. When I started, I was working and both of us still maintain a full time day job that was and still provides us the funding of gear purchases. Honestly, I really don't know how the bigger companies are able support reasonable ROI when it seems like they are always purchasing new gear to keep up with everyone else. We believe in making investment when it makes sense, not to maintain the latest.

    • @brettbaker719
      @brettbaker719 2 місяці тому

      @@thesoundcouple Gotcha! Yeah I figured cause of how expensive gear is. My worry is not getting enough jobs to make gear investments worth it. Is that something you struggled with when you all first started?

  • @brennonrobinson985
    @brennonrobinson985 2 роки тому

    The phone mic is popping out. Use a camera with good stereo mics. Love this. Keep it up.