Floor Monitor Feedback

Last saturday i taught a 4 hour audio training course at a local church.

Floor monitor feedback.

Otherwise they are essentially stuffing the microphone into the monitors and then it s feedback city. Wiki researchers have been writing reviews of the latest floor monitors since 2016. Those equations predict the gain before feedback of a sound system based on the mic placement speaker placement and number of open microphones. Currently the best stage monitor is the yamaha dbr series.

Use in ear monitoring systems in place of floor monitors. Teach musicians to use the proper vocal microphone technique. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next feb 12 2013 1. You also need to ensure monitors are aimed toward the least sensitive part of the vocal microphone which for a cardioid pattern mic is directly from the rear.

Regarding floor monitors vocalists should be very close to their floor monitor. Focusing on the source of this question and the original topic of feedback two monitor types are to be noted. Floor wedges should be placed on axis and as close to the performer s head as possible. Many players and singers will turn to in ear monitors to give them live feedback while performing but these.

Feedback is a major issue with floor mics and hanging mics. Wiki researchers have been writing reviews of the latest floor monitors since 2016. Floor monitors also called floor wedges and spot monitors. 12 pair of 10 floor monitors studio stage or floor use pa dj speakers take a look at this versatile addition presented by seismic audio.

It s almost a rule that a 31 band third octave graphic eq should be patched between the send output and power amplifier input for a wedge monitor mix. I ve heard people suggest moving the monitor away from the performer for better gain before feedback but don t do that. That just creates lower sound levels at their ear level so you ll have to turn it up louder. But feedback is still a possibility so use the technique of ringing out a monitor to reduce feedback while being able to make the monitor loud.

Feedback in floor monitors discussion in recording live sound started by kyhoops feb 12 2013. Aug 3 2012 location. Spot monitors are smaller and are usually placed on a stand. Can the type of floor monitors help or hurt with feedback.

Fortunately the pag nag equations can help us design a sound system that maximizes gain before feedback. Acoustically treat the room if possible to eliminate hard reflective surfaces like glass marble and wood. Pro tip 2 in a well designed system the irritating high pitched brand of feedback isn t much of a problem unless someone points a mic into a monitor. The vocalist and any musician sees the monitor as a necessity.