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Re: When it's too loud..... When I think it's too loud it is almost always vocals/guitars..etc that are too bright and up front. This usually happens with systems with insufficient low end support, an aux/buss fed sub setup and the operator is not familiar with the system and therefore no comfortable with "real" low end response, a bass heavy(80-160) mix that overpowers the room, or mixers who think it's supposed to sound brittle and piercing. Most people "hear" vocals first and other midrange instruments before they will complain about other things. I find that a solid foundation..even a haystack setup that is properly tuned to the space..will allow for noticeably lower levels of higher frequency sources...and more importantly...allow for longer listening, more bar and food sales..and a happier proprietor. so..."TOO LOUD" probably doesn't mean the whole mix is too loud...just parts of it.John
Re: When it's too loud.....
When I think it's too loud it is almost always vocals/guitars..etc that are too bright and up front. This usually happens with systems with insufficient low end support, an aux/buss fed sub setup and the operator is not familiar with the system and therefore no comfortable with "real" low end response, a bass heavy(80-160) mix that overpowers the room, or mixers who think it's supposed to sound brittle and piercing. Most people "hear" vocals first and other midrange instruments before they will complain about other things. I find that a solid foundation..even a haystack setup that is properly tuned to the space..will allow for noticeably lower levels of higher frequency sources...and more importantly...allow for longer listening, more bar and food sales..and a happier proprietor. so..."TOO LOUD" probably doesn't mean the whole mix is too loud...just parts of it.
John
