Topic: Would an on-stage vocal PA likely have a TS line-out jack?

[runonce]

What I notice in that picture is keyboards...and a few other mics.

Are you certain you'll only be getting vocals in the PA?

[Church-Audio]

What I notice in that picture is keyboards...and a few other mics.

Are you certain you'll only be getting vocals in the PA?

Good point looks like keyboards and some very basic section micing of the brass. I would agree there is more than vocals going into this PA.

[runonce]

On the left - looks like there is a second speaker stand, behind the front facing one - perhaps a little side-fill action?

[RemotelyLocated]

The band has occasionally had multitrack recordings done ... the picture could be from one of those. I was told only the vocals are amplified for the upcoming show but will verify. Obviously however, if I show up and there's a shitload of mics piped into speakers I'm sort of wasting my time.

Naturally the electronic keyboard is amplified. Not interested in taking a feed from that and assume it would be mixed more or less with the band "naturally" for the audience's benefit ... then again if I have a mic aimed over there to catch the PA I may get too much keyboard as well if it's got it's own PA or whatever.

[runonce]

Well if you show up and there is more sound reinforcement than you expected, you still have 2 channels for the Soundboard feed.

And - that feed should mix well with your more ambient AUD mics...not a waste of time at all! (almost ideal)

[RemotelyLocated]

Pretty sure over the phone the director told me nothing but vocals would be amplified.

But, yeah with a premixed stereo soundboard feed I could scrap the idea of a dedicated vocal track. In fact, with only 2 line inputs I'd have to. But what are the odds a soundboard feed (if present) would be mono, and presumably not desired to mix with my mics? Any clarity I gain would come at the cost of a more collapsed stereo image, yes?

We're entering a lot of hypothetical here for this event but I enjoy learning what I can, thanks!

[Church-Audio]

Pretty sure over the phone the director told me nothing but vocals would be amplified.

But, yeah with a premixed stereo soundboard feed I could scrap the idea of a dedicated vocal track. In fact, with only 2 line inputs I'd have to. But what are the odds a soundboard feed (if present) would be mono, and presumably not desired to mix with my mics? Any clarity I gain would come at the cost of a more collapsed stereo image, yes?

We're entering a lot of hypothetical here for this event but I enjoy learning what I can, thanks!

If you had 4 channels for recording I would say take a mono vocal feed they should really be panned dead center anyway. The fact that you only have a stereo track to deal with just use room mics.. Its nice to see someone asking all kinds of questions your way of thinking reminds me of my self when I started out in audio. PLEASE do not be afraid to ask questions. Its how we all learn. Stick to stereo try and get your self in a place where everything sounds pretty balanced to your ears and you should be ok.

[runonce]

Odds of a soundboard feed being mono?

Nearly 100%!

[runonce]

Pretty sure over the phone the director told me nothing but vocals would be amplified.

But, yeah with a premixed stereo soundboard feed I could scrap the idea of a dedicated vocal track. In fact, with only 2 line inputs I'd have to. But what are the odds a soundboard feed (if present) would be mono, and presumably not desired to mix with my mics? Any clarity I gain would come at the cost of a more collapsed stereo image, yes?

We're entering a lot of hypothetical here for this event but I enjoy learning what I can, thanks!

The idea would be you'd get a solid, clear/discrete sound from the soundboard - and a bigger, more forceful, ambient sound from your mics - and thats where the stereo-ness would come from also.

It's kind of rare that soundguys mix in stereo, particularly for this kind of gig.  It happens, but not often.