Not sure if I even wanna talk about my first time doing this solo... Anyway, I was 13 at the time, and my class was gunna play a concert for the entire school to make some money so we could go on a schooltrip. Nobody really liked me but I was the only one who knew some basic sound engineering theory. I found some unused subs and speakers, set them up the way I wanted, and I also decided to use a laptop to mix, cause they didn't have a digital console anyway. So it was pretty simple, I used an old (analog) snake and interfaces to connect the stuff to the laptop I was using, and it was quite difficult actually cause I was running REAPER to mix for the PA, and at the same time I was using an old analog mixer to do the monitors. I'm not gunna give you anymore details cause now I know I could have done many things better. The show wasn't a disaster, tho I'm not really proud of myself. The way I handled simple things like feedback was extremely childish, judging by the fact that most of us can use 2 parametric bands to do stuff I couldn't do with infinite. Also there was no lights guy so if anything crashed I was planning to hit blackout and pretend the electricity went down... Nevermind me, just focus on learning and becoming better. I'm almost 17 now, at school for sound and doing this professionally. You can do it too, as long as you truly love it. Also 93Acres was just insanely lucky, I know engineers who've been doing this for over 30 years and have never gotten any praise from anyone.
Wow now that is a story! Love Reaper too, big fan. I think you hit the nail on the head; if you truly love doing something, you'll get there in the end 🙌
Great video ,I self taught myself to be a sound and lighting technician and done a few comedy shows and concerts and I find after the adrenaline rush I feel exhausted at the end but I really enjoyed your videos
Word of advice: the otherwise tidy taping of the cables at 6:53 can be a tripping hazard for extremely clumsy people. Run it along the wall down the first step, then where the treads meets the riser to the side (generally no one uses the tread to the full extent, especially when downwards) and then up again. Saves also on tape as you only need to fix the sides.
when you turn on the monitors Turn on the monitor where you plug the "THRU" xlr cable First and the other next prevent pop for the second monitor(not always on all system but some does)
Thanks for sharing. I would suggest a snake & drum or box to the middle to avoid the need for 20mtr cables. They could then go along the back & come forward.
This Reminds me of the time when i mixed a theather without much prior experience. Over 30 mics, 2000 audience members and i somehow didnt mess it up. Mistakes happen when you start rushing and in the end that's what got me when i tried to EQ while the EQ was bypassed
Well done, and what a great video!! This is very out of the blue haha, but for venues or comedy acts like this one here, do you have a specific Spotify playlist or is it just your own? Would be great to know, if so that specific playlist? Keep up the great work
I asked the boss man about this George, he said he agrees but that requires a good bit of programming each time. With the unknown nature of our show a more 'free' control is needed! Really appreciate the advice though George 🙏
@@phantomwarrior0313 the most common way of getting into it is shadowing / work experience in venues. Depending on where you live , you could check out courses as well!
@@mush3938 Work experience / shadowing in venues is the best way. In as big a venue as possible for no money and the expectation to move onto the next venue and do the same again and again until you get a paying gig!
Good job! But the desks being that far from each other doesn't seem to be very "ergonomic" 😅 My first "solo" was at 15. Went to the sound guy and said: hey, i want to learn how to operate a mixing desk. He went: sure, soundcheck is done, have fun. He then left me there sweating my *ss off. At the end of a awful show, he stood right behind me and asked: still interested? I was hooked and the next weekend he started to teach me. 20years later, i'm still on the job.
You are oh so correct about the desk set up! The technical manager Chris has re arranged it since this show thankfully 😄 Wow, that is a very brave move at 15!! Fair play Raffaele. So cool to see how big moves like that pay off. If you have any advice for me I'm all ears 🙌
Logic Pro remakes coming back soon!
Will you do a newer Taylor swift (jack antonoff) song?
@@michaelh8854 Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the suggestion Michael 🙏
11 finished?!?!?!?!? a dream come true! props to her helping you so much!
Not sure if I even wanna talk about my first time doing this solo... Anyway, I was 13 at the time, and my class was gunna play a concert for the entire school to make some money so we could go on a schooltrip. Nobody really liked me but I was the only one who knew some basic sound engineering theory. I found some unused subs and speakers, set them up the way I wanted, and I also decided to use a laptop to mix, cause they didn't have a digital console anyway. So it was pretty simple, I used an old (analog) snake and interfaces to connect the stuff to the laptop I was using, and it was quite difficult actually cause I was running REAPER to mix for the PA, and at the same time I was using an old analog mixer to do the monitors. I'm not gunna give you anymore details cause now I know I could have done many things better. The show wasn't a disaster, tho I'm not really proud of myself. The way I handled simple things like feedback was extremely childish, judging by the fact that most of us can use 2 parametric bands to do stuff I couldn't do with infinite. Also there was no lights guy so if anything crashed I was planning to hit blackout and pretend the electricity went down... Nevermind me, just focus on learning and becoming better. I'm almost 17 now, at school for sound and doing this professionally. You can do it too, as long as you truly love it. Also 93Acres was just insanely lucky, I know engineers who've been doing this for over 30 years and have never gotten any praise from anyone.
Wow now that is a story! Love Reaper too, big fan.
I think you hit the nail on the head; if you truly love doing something, you'll get there in the end 🙌
@@93Acres (i use pro tools i just wanted to use reaper for that specific event cause it's way lighter 🤣🤣🤣)
@@LeChapeauMusic Love that adaptability! 👏
Wow, don't be so hard on yourself with 13! When I was 13 years old I didn't even know what all of the stuff you mentioned meant.
Great video ,I self taught myself to be a sound and lighting technician and done a few comedy shows and concerts and I find after the adrenaline rush I feel exhausted at the end but I really enjoyed your videos
@@chrisclose7793 Yes exact same here Chris! Feel very drained after each show. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏
This is so cool, thanks for recording this.
Word of advice: the otherwise tidy taping of the cables at 6:53 can be a tripping hazard for extremely clumsy people. Run it along the wall down the first step, then where the treads meets the riser to the side (generally no one uses the tread to the full extent, especially when downwards) and then up again. Saves also on tape as you only need to fix the sides.
Yes love this! Thanks Marci, will do this in the future 🙏
It’s been so long, great to see you back!
Too long! Thank you SP, excited to be back at it again
Nice to see you back. And nice to see some complete new content.
@@MarcShake Thanks Marc! Feels great to be back. Making videos is a lot of fun 🙌
when you turn on the monitors
Turn on the monitor where you plug the "THRU" xlr cable First and the other next
prevent pop for the second monitor(not always on all system but some does)
Great advice, thank you!
Welcome back!!!! Awesome vid as always :D
@@zenlally Yes Zen! Appreciate you 🙏 Hope you’re keeping well boss
Thanks I’m doing great! Hope you’re keeping well too!
well done dude, so glad to see you back and im so glad you got a job in sound - you did well!
congrats Hugh! This is class!
very interesting, i'd love to see more!
Delighted you think so Kapow! Will do some more of these in the future
Yayyy you’re back glad you’re doing well
Wooo thank you IHD! Hope you're also doing well 🙏
Thanks for sharing. I would suggest a snake & drum or box to the middle to avoid the need for 20mtr cables. They could then go along the back & come forward.
youre back!
About time too! Hope you're keeping well Mikeh, more videos on the way 🙌
Great Job!!!
This Reminds me of the time when i mixed a theather without much prior experience. Over 30 mics, 2000 audience members and i somehow didnt mess it up. Mistakes happen when you start rushing and in the end that's what got me when i tried to EQ while the EQ was bypassed
Congrats!!!🎉
keep up the great work!
This is really super!!! 🎉🎉🎉Fáilte ar ais. Maith thú!!👏👏
Míle buíochas a Mhaire! 🙏
All the best for your new job!
@@LousyMoonRecords Thank you LMR! 🙏
I missed your Videos so much, so glad to see you again! Will "How to Produce" videos come again?
Sorry for the long wait Kays! Yessss Billie Eilish remake coming next 🙌
@@93Acresomg yes billie and finneas remakes are my fav thing to watchhh!
@@kays1050 Super 👌 They’re definitely some of the most fun to remake as well!
Mantap Sir
damn! SD12 in a 400 cap theatre?? that's impressive 👍🏼 what's the PA in there?
It’s time!!
@@FedoraRose Finally 😂
Nice video
Thank you
Well done, and what a great video!! This is very out of the blue haha, but for venues or comedy acts like this one here, do you have a specific Spotify playlist or is it just your own? Would be great to know, if so that specific playlist?
Keep up the great work
We don't use Spotify for the gig! Spotify is for personal use only you see, not commercial. That's where the MiX 16 Go comes in 🙌
How is the digico console to use? Dublin sound engineer here too myself, always heard Digico were very complicated to use
QLAB would be your saviour, get a audio license and you would be able to control both LX sound desk and tracks from QLAB
I asked the boss man about this George, he said he agrees but that requires a good bit of programming each time. With the unknown nature of our show a more 'free' control is needed!
Really appreciate the advice though George 🙏
FYI mix16 pro also does lights, u just need a cheap art net to dmx box.
How do you get in to be a sound engineer? Genuine question, I’ve been producing music for a bit wanna look into opportunities
@@phantomwarrior0313 the most common way of getting into it is shadowing / work experience in venues. Depending on where you live , you could check out courses as well!
@@93Acresand how can I work in venues? 😢
@@mush3938 Work experience / shadowing in venues is the best way. In as big a venue as possible for no money and the expectation to move onto the next venue and do the same again and again until you get a paying gig!
Brian looks like an Irish Joel McHale
Brian thoroughly enjoyed this coment 😄 He thanks you Jamesh!!
Good job! But the desks being that far from each other doesn't seem to be very "ergonomic" 😅
My first "solo" was at 15.
Went to the sound guy and said: hey, i want to learn how to operate a mixing desk.
He went: sure, soundcheck is done, have fun. He then left me there sweating my *ss off.
At the end of a awful show, he stood right behind me and asked: still interested?
I was hooked and the next weekend he started to teach me.
20years later, i'm still on the job.
You are oh so correct about the desk set up! The technical manager Chris has re arranged it since this show thankfully 😄
Wow, that is a very brave move at 15!! Fair play Raffaele. So cool to see how big moves like that pay off. If you have any advice for me I'm all ears 🙌
Get a Stream Deck and you can simply your self doing all these task using some automation
You definitaly need someone else to help you out hehehe...
I would like that a lot 😄 But nothing like a bit of stress to hone the skills!
@@93Acres I'm a sound tecnichian living in the UK so if need any help as a volunteer, I'm here for that :-) hahaha
@@egancaires Only a stone throw away so!!
I second this, I'm a lighting engineer full time. So 93Acres, if you need a lighting engineer, hit me up