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    Basics of setting monitor mix

    I started going to a local Open Mic for the last few weeks. I was starting to feel better with using the stage monitors. That was until last night. A major disappointment. Several things happened but the biggest issue remains me getting the mix set and allow me to relax and focus on just...
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    Movie on Vocal Technique

    Ok. so this may get whacked but I figured I'd give it a shot. Years ago, I recall watching a film, a drama, that was centered around a young woman who, as I recall, was in a bar band. A vocal instructor, while out drinking, saw the band , saw potential in her and, somehow, got her to take vocal...
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    In-ear monitor vs headphones vs stage monitor

    I know some people can sing wonderfully without, seemingly, any feedback as to the sound being produced prior to it being heard by everyone in the audience. I am not one of those people. My current 'studio' set-up uses a small studio wedge for feedback. Today, again and because of a question...
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    Mixer set-up basics - newbie

    I have a Mackie Mix5 mixer and need some help with understanding and settings - starting with the mic gain. I am using a Shure 58 microphone. Mackie has a set-up video on setting the gain but it is not clear how the gain works with the line level setting for the Channel 1. Per the video, the...
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    Newbie on steriods

    So a few years ago prior to retiring, I decided to pursue a hidden passion of singing some place other than in the shower or the car. I started taking lessons and quickly learned that recording my voice would be helpful if I wanted to improve. So I bought a Zoom H2n recorder. I knew nothing...
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