The Sound Couple - GearMageddon!

What is the Sound Couple up to? Well, we are beefing up our services by investing in some important upgrades and equipment. This will allow us flexibility in our gigs and the type of gigs we can support.

We finally return to one of our most favorite gigs of the year, a customer appreciation party at a popular outdoor marine center....this is a fun one!

Hope you enjoy seeing the new gear! Here are some links if you are interested in checking any of it out more!

Fantek 5323 lift stands:

Dealer we purchased Fantek stands:

Pecron power distribution center:

PreSonus CDL rigging plate:

Mic Case:

Mic screens:

Our now recently discontinued Chauvet lights:

Apple MacBook Pro:

The Sound Couple primarily use PreSonus gear featuring:
PreSonus UC Surface
PreSonus CDL12
PreSonus CDL18s
PreSonus 32R
PreSonus SW5E
PreSonus NSB Stageboxes
PreSonus AVB-D16

Intro - 00:00
Fantek lift stands - 1:40
Pecron power distrubution - 3:11
MacBook Pro - 13:45
Harmony microphone case - 18:21
Disposable microphone covers - 19:12
Chauvet 4 Bar Flex - 19:28
Recap - 30:20

[frankangeldrums]

An investment that will help with your wireless issues is getting an antenna combiner from either Shure, Sennheiser, or RF Venue. You can then run mics and IEM closer with paddle antenna that are more directed signals for your stage area. Just a suggestion. Love your vids.

[petershute]

That’s a mighty set of winch ups you have there Bart! 💪💪👍✌️🇦🇺

[piratetreasure]

Old knowledge by now, I’m sure, as this looked like a Christmas party, but cut some 3/4 plywood squares about 12”x12”, or whatever will fit in a milk crate (for ease of transport) and use them as bases under your crank up feet. You can set up on any ground and the stands will be stable. Also, lightly grease the crank threads. It will make it much easier, and if you’re careful, not much greasier.

[johnmitchell]

Hey guys! Long time no comment, lol! Great upgrades too, I started using 3 cdls per side this summer as well, with lifts and It is so much better. Im getting great coverage with the 3 boxes per side when needed. Thanks for sharing your vid! Stay safe.

[Starcrunch]

I like the non-drink shelf added to the subs...

[DeanKWilson]

Another informative video. Thanks for sharing the new gear with us.

[santiago-kqnd]

You guys are awesome! I’m a 51 year old mobile DJ in Phoenix, Az and I love watching your videos 👍🏼🎧🎤🔊🔊🔊🔊

[stephenstange]

Wireless Workbench is a good tool for frequency coordination.

I will again advocate for the Sound Bullet for your gig bag. I use mine every time I’m at FOH (but I know you can only do so many upgrades at a time $$).

[soundguy]

Try flying the subs. they don't add a curve to the array so won't stop you fitting 3 12s underneath. Also aligns the bass from all cabinets, saves space below and looks aesthetically nice

[tagproductions]

Very exciting video, thank you for this!

[jpovarV]

Congratulations. You are realy professional and are always teaching me a lot.
The are realy litle sound content in portuguese youtube.
Love you.

[nscaledelights]

You guys are ready for big time concerts with the lifts now congratulations.

[djbolamix]

congratulations on the elevator gave a presence and a special touch to the presentation of SOUND
TOP ....

[mikey]

I work conventions, and one of our venues closes the parking garage 11PM-8AM. This is the only free parking option for event staff; the hotel is valet and local parking lots all charge. We have to be careful to access everything we need from our cars (and do anything we need our cars for). We check-in on Thursday and leave Sunday or Monday (it's a Fri-Sun event in a convention center attached to a hotel). A few of us have been locked-in or out from time to time! Fortunately, we have been able to find help or do something alternative.

[jeremiahkoti]

Hi Sound Couples. Jerry, SOUTH AFRICA, NORTHWEST BRITS. I love your setup and the band. I always refer to your videos for my set up. Love you guys.

[sounduaudiovideorecording]

You will not regret the speaker stands. Great choice, too. I got a version from the same place, but mine are generally for a truss. Two of my CDLs will fit using the pole mount on the CDL. But, I cannot put three on that way, as you know. Mine, however, have 4 equal length legs that work very well on non-flat ground. Sometimes the wheels are a few inches or more off the ground. You’ve had them several months now, so I would expect that you’re more familiar with them and they probably get used now more than you thought they would. If I had your type, I would be using them for all but short rooms and definitely outside all the time.

[alastairkeith]

Got to say the speaker setup looked like you levelled up! Great job!
To avoid the levelling jacks being extended too far and to dissipate the load look at some spreader boards under the jacks - you get some good plastic ones. The setup looked awesome with the twin subs.

[jamesdrums]

Instead of using separate adapters for the mac I would recommend getting a multiport dongle like a 5 in 1 or 7 in 1 which has all the ports but it’s only one dongle rather than multiple. Great video guys loving the new gear!!

[BAdams]

Good deal on the investment in new equipment. On the speaker stands, looking quickly at it, think about black 5 gallon buckets, inverted, and cut to fit over the corners where the traffic cones were. Additionally, see if they make black snow fence as a "skirt" between the cranks, or use webbing similar to cargo planes and car trunks. I am looking forward to the next one!

[hbscouse]

Just curious Bart, could you not latch the CDL's together first and then attache the top rigging plate ?.another great video though.