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In a SBD/AUD matrix, what should the mics capture?
vantheman:
I have a couple more questions that didn’t turn up a good search result -
Any reason why I should not run my CM4s on stage lip? I’ve read that these mics need a little breathing room away from ceilings. I gather this might also apply to a stage floor as well.
And for running my stage mics to the board, do I need XLR cables long enough to extend to the board, or will the FOH guy have that covered? And if so, how much length would I need to have a high likelihood of reaching the board in a 200ish capacity club?
Gutbucket:
Your CM4s will work great at stagelip if the sound is good there. Don't fear the floor. Running low to the floor on stage can work really well, often providing less obscured direct lines from a majority of on-stage sound sources.
Yes, maybe, depends.
Sometimes easiest to run a separate recorder up at the stage, in which case you will likely need to sync/stretch one source to mix with the other.
vantheman:
--- Quote from: Gutbucket on October 11, 2021, 09:30:31 AM ---Your CM4s will work great at stagelip if the sound is good there. Don't fear the floor. Running low to the floor on stage can work really well, often providing less obscured direct lines from a majority of on-stage sound sources.
Yes, maybe, depends.
Sometimes easiest to run a separate recorder up at the stage, in which case you will likely need to sync/stretch one source to mix with the other.
--- End quote ---
Thanks again Gutbucket. I’m starting to lean toward running my own deck up by the stage. If nothing else it’ll give me a chance to get my bearings working up there, and then sometime down the road start running the multitrack recorder back at the board.
opsopcopolis:
If the FOH is game, it’s definitely easiest to run the stage lip mics through the snake to FOH.
rocksuitcase:
All mileage may vary, of course depending on seat location etc.
BUT Direct answer to the cable question is:
Carry a pair of 50' XLR to XLR with XLR to 1/4 inch adapters for the breakout box onstage. Then carry a shorter pair (10-15') of XLR to 1/4 inch and or RCA for plugging from SBD to your deck.
If the FOH guy offers or has room, it is typically best to let him run your signal to the SBD via his snake and plug your mics into his breakout box.
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