SoundCraft Spirit SX, Manual To Mixing

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B. Larger Performances
Although the example shown in the ‘Mixing Live’ diagram
shown at the beginning of this section is of a small band,
the principles are the same no matter the size of the live
performance or venue. However, for larger PAs additional
speakers, monitors, effects and processors may be required
as well as slightly different positioning for each of these
pieces of equipment. These additional requirements are
outlined below:
Medium Sized Venues
The console used will require more input channels. For
example it is likely you will want to mic up all of the
drums, and there are also likely to be more instruments,
backing singers and sound sources in general.
More monitor sends will also be required - a single
monitor will not be enough for larger bands. The bass and
drums will require a monitor between them. The vocalists
will want a monitor each so they can hear themselves above
the band.
More speaker outputs may be needed in larger venues so
that all the audience can be reached, without there being
“holes” in the amplified audio signal. It may be necessary to
record the event. This will require additional level
controlled stereo outputs or direct outs if a multitrack is
being used.
NB: For simplicity, these diagrams do NOT show any outboard
equipment.
Large Sized Venues
Large venues will require a separate “Front of House”
(FOH) console for the audience mix and a Monitor console
for the band, as with a larger stage area each band member
will require at least one monitor wedge. The auxiliary send
system of the FOH console will not be able to cope with
these demands alone as it will have to deal with several
effects units.
The FOH console will have a large number of mic/line
inputs, plus a large number of matrix outputs so that a
complex range of speaker clusters can be placed around the
auditorium.
SECTION 4: P
A
Mixing
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WEDGE MONITORS
AMP
WEDGE MONITORS
LEFT SPEAKER
AMP
AUDIENCE
RIGHT SPEAKER
MIX
OUT
AUX PRE
OUTPUTS
AUDIENCE
MIXER
S M A L L V E N U E S
FIG. 4.2
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