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FAQ

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And the last question: What about the Monitor level. Can I determine the maximum level by muting the master mix and try at what level the setup begins to feedback over the monitors? Or does someone know better ways?

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In general the mix in the front-of-house should not affect the feedback situation if the mics are behind the PA speakers. Ringing out the feedback in the monitors can be done with the mains muted. For monitors, give the performers only minimum of aux signals they ask for to keep stage volumes and feedback at bay. Good, flat response monitors and and mics are key to feedback reduction. Also, proper aiming of mics and monitors assists in feedback reduction.

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some advices on stage sound:
using isolating Sennheiser HD-280 headphones because the stage volume can get out of control

This is a problem and it's one that sould be solved. When the stage volume gets out of control, the house sound suffers both acoustically and because the musicians get distracted and aren't playing as well as they could. Headphones aren't the solution, unless everyone is wearing them (which puts the stage volume well under control).

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There are changes in volume levels that occur because of singers/instrumentalists changing instruments, dynamics, etc... stuff that changes even after a thorough sound check.

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