Sound Advice: Match Your Levels Before the Show, Not During It
The walk-in music is fine, the opening video blows the room back, and the next one is too quiet to hear. Here’s why playback levels jump around, and the five-minute fix that stops it.
Notes on audio, video, and live events — from the console to the last cable.
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What You’re Paying For When You Pay for Rigging
Rigging is one of the bigger lines on an AV quote, and one of the easiest to question. Here’s what getting gear off the floor actually buys you, and how to keep the cost reasonable.
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Gain Structure Matters More in the Ballroom Than at the Rock Show
A band covers a lot of mistakes. A quiet ballroom, a soft-spoken presenter, and a live stream cover none of them. Here’s why gain structure matters more at a corporate show, and how to set it up so it holds.
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The Real Cost of “Good Enough” Audio
Bad audio doesn’t just sound bad. It makes the person talking less believable, and it wears out the people listening. Here’s what “good enough” actually costs, and the cheapest ways to fix it.
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Don’t Cut the Lighting First
When the budget gets tight, lighting is usually the first line to go. It’s also the one the room notices most. Here’s how to think about it, and what to cut instead.