From M_Zacher@gmx.de Tue Aug 24 23:23:06 2004
Subject:Getting it in the mix?

Harold Smage wrote:

> The relative exclusion of outside influences and sounds tends to make
> nuances disappear.

That´s the point! At home, I hear a difference between
88853022 or
88830050 . Gigging, it´s no difference. Perhaps I should get a better
monitor? ...

> Then add to that the potential need to change EQ and volume levels to
> "cut through the mix" in a group context and also be heard with
> conversation and other crowd noise and your home settings can probably
> only be a basic template.

That was what I meant! :-) Is there a "standard" way of changing EQ or
db-settings? What do you do? I always felt that you have to push the
upper mids and you won´t get lost. Suggestions?

> I doubt if adding noise to the room at home is necessarily the answer.

*g* Just thinking of getting 50+ persons into my musicroom whenever I
want to practice *G*

> I think you may have to just enjoy the better sound when it has less
> competition at home.

Good point... :-)

so, have a nice day!
michael