The Sound Couple - Fun O'Meter

So how much fun does the Sound Couple have at a gig? Generally, the answer is a lot....but today, we will let you be the judge on how much fun Stacy is having....we now introduce to you "Stacy's Fun O'meter"....it's always working but seldom revealed!

We are back to the basics at a now familiar venue and always hope that these types of gigs are stress free and fun!! We show you more details on set up/tear downs and highlight some of the gear we use.

Thanks for watching!

[DeanKWilson]

Another gig begins! The Sound Couple has to start by building a stage. That’s what we call “full-service production”! Strictly for my own purposes, here are some of the Learning Points that I noted:

1. It all starts with reliable and well-designed power distribution. The power distro that the Sound Couple has built does the trick nicely—at this gig and at many other gigs, as we’ve seen through the years.

2. Just watching Bart and Stacy set up the gear always gives us lots to learn from their way of handling potential problems. It is also always good to see the drink sliders in use at a gig where patrons might be tempted to place their drinks on the speakers.

3. Once again, Bart is using the Worx Control software to keep an eye on the settings for the speakers.

4. The use of the combination speaker audio and power cables is an obvious time-saver. Bart always looks for ways to make the load-in and set-up flow more effectively.

5. Using an extended mic stand to help run the Cat-5 snake is, once again, an excellent example of finding a way to complete a task with as little hassle as possible.

6. It is always helpful when Bart shows us how he assigns channels in the mixer matrix. This is such an important step to assure that all the gear works well during the gig. By demonstrating some of the features of the mixer, Bart gives us a very helpful tutorial.

7. By using a PreSonus mixer that allows Bart to also employ his iPad during line check and sound check helps assure he will have good face-to-face contact with the members of the band.

8. Bart allows us to watch his troubleshooting of the problem with the toms not feeding to the mains. This is why line check and sound check is so important. It is informative for us to see the inset on the screen that shows the actions that Bart takes to find and solve the problem.

9. Running fog and hazer with the ProKontrol using DMX is a bit of a challenge. But, most naturally, Stacy rises to the occasion. And, as the “Stacy Fun O’ Meter” testifies, while having a good time, she does her usual excellent job of matching the lighting to the mood created by the musical selection that the band is playing. Excellent production.

A very special “Thank you!” to Bart and Stacy for another very informative, instructive, and entertaining video from The Sound Couple. There is so much for us to learn and we appreciate your videos that help so much with our striving for professionalism in production.

[EpicenterEvents]

You should get some crank stands and flybars for those CDL’s. Bart, I have done alot of gigs, from small band series to music festivals with 15000+ people. I can tell you I really like your mixing with these small band gigs. You do a good job of making it sound like a loud arena while maintaining lower volumes. A skill I don’t see often when doing gigs of any size.

[sob]

I have recently been blessed by the algorithm gods of YouTube to see your channel.
I spent 10 years in the industry at the peak of analog sound and saw the birth of line arrays… better or worse my life changed… now with some $$$ in the pockets and being that guy in my dad band. I finally get to see some practical gear that makes sense for the level that I’m at. I dig the sound of your rig …on videos it comes across very clear and authentic. I can only imagine how it sounds live.
The lighting rig is amazing & the picture that it delivers… a rig like this was only fantasy in my time. We had to wrestle racks of par cans for bar gigs and at best could only get a handful of good looks if we didn’t bring in the movers. Not many wanted to pay for movers.
Your rig is simply high level your clients are lucky to have the two of you.
Thanks for keeping it real and honest.

[benjaminruiz]

The show looked and sounded hype and fun o meter was non stop movin. good times.

[djbolamix]

A showzao and an excellent work of Sound and Light!
Top congratulations...!

[stephenstange]

Watching your videos paid off. Our church worship band did a “Music in the Park” event, and I volunteered to help our staff engineer with load in and load out. Thinking of your videos I threw an outlet tester in my backpack as I headed out the door. It came in so handy as about 1/2 of the outlets in the band shell were dead. Being able to quickly test them saved a ton of time. Thank you Bart and Stacy!!

We’re you running some vocal delay on a couple of those songs??

[tuesday]

Great work guys!
I really love watching the sound check process and the band in action with a few small clips - i know it hard with copyright and associated complexities but you guys do really well.
Thanks again for an interesting watch - appreciate the time taken - well done 🙏🙏🙏

[williamthesoundguybalestri]

Hi Guys. Suggestion... when you are using subs on each side of the stage, I suggest you PAN the kick a bit to the opposite side of the bass guitarist, and pan bass guitar the opposite. For example, if the bass player is on stage right, pan bass a bit stage left and kick right. This way the subs are producing slightly different sounds and there is less cancellation out front when the sound waves of the two sides meet - less power alleys and valleys. And since they are sub frequencies there is no difference in the overall sound of the bass and kick. At least, that is what I do.

[melody]

Thanks for another great video! Have a question. Do you know what kind of stage platform product this venue uses? Looks pretty lightweight and portable. We could use something like that for a temporary stage.

[BAdams]

Thanks folks for another great video on assemble, teardown and troubleshooting. Seems like you were just there a few months ago, and got the ethernet cable run earlier on in the video. Take care.

[DEWAYNE]

Yes, because I have done this myself, I spotted this problem right away besides I have an advantage of the ‘back seat driver’ position. Lol
No routing, push the MAIN or Sub button, 😂
I just love you guys!
Edited: I’m not sure now, having gone further into the video, how you corrected the problem. I’m not using DCA’s or Stage Box routing. Unfamiliar territory.

[bdubz_det]

It's snowing up there already? about to be up your way on tour... guess I need to repack.

[TalentLe]

On toms you forgot to assign the Main button so it didn’t go to the mains and the DCA fader was down and at 20:34 one of the channels on the mixer was clipping

[clumhain]

No criticism of you guys at all but with the shift you two put in and the equipment hire, the band fee, and the small audience how does it make any sense for the bar owner? If i had a bar band at that level i would for sure be happy with your services!

[TinoSchulz]

Hey Bart & Stacey. I know that you both always do a great job and i love your videos. But i wonder if a client ever restricted you from filming at their events or come up to you like: "Hey, aren't you supposed to do your job? Why are you filming then"?
I recently been a A1 on an event and got the permission to film everything (Fixed GoPro + mobile iPhone). The gig went absolutely great with zero interferences. But when i got my iPhone out to record for a couple of seconds the event manager yelled at me like: "Go back to your desk. You're being paid to do the sound, not to film!". Which really bugged me. I told him that everything's fine and the band did in fact not need a lot of mixing as they also were professionals and were able to control their dynamics and know how the room sounded like.

[garethfoster]

As an interesting thought if you do this venue more and more can a permanent cat5 cable be installed?

[luschasgassini]

I think the Wolfmix is the right Light Mixer for Stasy.

[karstenpe]

Why did you choose to use the "real" mixer on this gig instead of the ipad?

[johnmcfarland]

Love this channel! Quick question though Why do you guys use the nsb Stagebox when you use can your 32r for a stagebox?

[robertoschoonewolff]

what is the app that uses for dmx control?