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Good monitor mixing, especially when the band gives up and stops asking for what they need.
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<blockquote data-quote="James McMullen" data-source="post: 216593" data-attributes="member: 13363"><p>I work for a local sound company and do a lot of monitors for touring acts. Riley and Tim pretty much nailed it. You need to establish a rapport with the band (though you have little time to do so on most gigs) When meeting the band try to be confident (not arrogant) and relaxed. When they walk on stage, they’re sizing you up and the ’can do’ attitude with a smile on your face goes a long way to put them at ease. When doing your monitor/line/sound check take charge before you start. Tell them what we’re going to do and how. “Alright, we are going to start with the the kick drum. Whoever needs it in the wedge/ear raise your hand. When you got enough put your hand down.” Remember, on a festival you have very little time at changeover so you need to get it done quickly and efficiently. Stand in the middle of the stage with iPad in hand. Then you can walk up to each individual, making eye contact and refine as you go. If I have a little time on set up, introduce yourself (whIch you should do regardless) and ask them what they want in their mix. I‘ll have the iPad in hand and rough it out in front of them as I tell them this is a start point and we will get refined at sound check. This goes a long way in building trust and establishing their confidence in you. They want to know you have their back and you‘re there to help them.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is a service industry and you are a psychologist as much as you are a monitor engineer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James McMullen, post: 216593, member: 13363"] I work for a local sound company and do a lot of monitors for touring acts. Riley and Tim pretty much nailed it. You need to establish a rapport with the band (though you have little time to do so on most gigs) When meeting the band try to be confident (not arrogant) and relaxed. When they walk on stage, they’re sizing you up and the ’can do’ attitude with a smile on your face goes a long way to put them at ease. When doing your monitor/line/sound check take charge before you start. Tell them what we’re going to do and how. “Alright, we are going to start with the the kick drum. Whoever needs it in the wedge/ear raise your hand. When you got enough put your hand down.” Remember, on a festival you have very little time at changeover so you need to get it done quickly and efficiently. Stand in the middle of the stage with iPad in hand. Then you can walk up to each individual, making eye contact and refine as you go. If I have a little time on set up, introduce yourself (whIch you should do regardless) and ask them what they want in their mix. I‘ll have the iPad in hand and rough it out in front of them as I tell them this is a start point and we will get refined at sound check. This goes a long way in building trust and establishing their confidence in you. They want to know you have their back and you‘re there to help them. This is a service industry and you are a psychologist as much as you are a monitor engineer. [/QUOTE]
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