I've been contracted to do sound for a local park that has local bands every weekend during the summer. Local bands are my bread and butter and where I learned to mix. It so happens that there is also a musical on the schedule. So, I rent some wireless mics and set out to do musical sound. Well, it was rough to say the least. I have not been so disappointed with a mix of my own for years. Even after having a full sound check, all kinds of time to set EQ's and comps it still sounded like ass. But I still have 1 rehearsal and 3 shows to go so I'd really like to pull it together.
Gear:
YDP2006 for FOH
2 Yamaha Dual 1/3octave EQ's
10x Sennheiser evolution wireless units w/ mk2
3x DBX 266 comps
Yamaha GA 32/12
Biggest issues were with the sound being very empty, I was catching a lot of reflections from the "bandshell" that the show is being performed under. I assume this is a mic placement issue...but I don't know very much about placing lavs...I have the actors wearing them over their ears right now. Any tips/tricks?
Also, any tips on musical sound and wireless lavs would be much appreciated.
Gear:
YDP2006 for FOH
2 Yamaha Dual 1/3octave EQ's
10x Sennheiser evolution wireless units w/ mk2
3x DBX 266 comps
Yamaha GA 32/12
Biggest issues were with the sound being very empty, I was catching a lot of reflections from the "bandshell" that the show is being performed under. I assume this is a mic placement issue...but I don't know very much about placing lavs...I have the actors wearing them over their ears right now. Any tips/tricks?
Also, any tips on musical sound and wireless lavs would be much appreciated.