Re: Calibrating Monitors on stage
Hi Mauricio-
Art is discussing 2 concepts, one uses a pink noise or swept sine wave and an "analyzer" product or computer program, the other uses YOU, speaking into the microphone and making the same actions as the performer (like a rapper 'cupping' the microphone, or the TV personality who points the microphone into a monitor wedge). The latter technique is sometimes called "ringing out", because you want to gradually bring up the level until feedback is just beginning to "ring" (before it becomes a big howl or squeal), then reduce the appropriate band on your EQ; then you bring it up again until the ringing begins, find the frequency band and bring it down. Once you have done this for 3 or 4 frequencies, you've done about all you can do without adversely affecting the sound.
Both methods are often used. Frequently the analyzer is employed first and used to identify things that need general correction, then the ringing out is done to maximize the available level while emulating the performer's actions, choice of hat/eyeglasses, or desired tonal qualities.
