sorry that post was stupid yes the mains are being used right now the
snake is connected to board, so if i took the main outs from the board went through the EQ and if i need it the
compressor then into the
snake. The last question I have is how to test specific frequency ranges to calibrate the eq to fit the space but i'm sure theres another thread about that on the forum somewhere. Thanks a lot for the help everyone
while that is one way to connect the
system, it might not be the best, depends on what you want to do
Most people would use the
compressor on an insert, so that rather than attempting to compress everything, you could be selective. TYPICALLY I recommend that IF you use a
feedback destroyer that you use it on MONITORS, and that
feedback be corrected on the mains via correct placement of the speakers. Autofeedback systems tend to make drastic changes to the eq, and while this could be acceptable on the monitors it typically is not a good idea on the mains. So again, you could use it on monitors (
fed via auxes?)
The graphic eq again depends on preference. Some folks will use an eq
system (more usually parametric) inorder to correct for
SPEAKER anomalies and getting the correct setup, and then pretty much leave it alone. Any additional eq based on the program material and tonal balance then can be used but by simply removing it from the signal path the main
system reverts back to its original setting
Usually these days the Graphic EQ is uses for ringing out the monitors in stead of using a feed back destroyer.
Again horses for courses but USUALLY simply running everything
thru a chain from the mains out is not the best and most flexible connection
Sharyn
