Nathan Lively
Nathan Lively
  • 451
  • 2 086 938
How to Buy and Sell Used Gear
Interview with Mendel Rosenberg of Gearsupply about how to get the best deals on used production hardware without getting scammed or violating tax laws.
www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-buy-and-sell-used-gear-rosenberg-gearsupply
___
💙 Start supporting Sound Design Live today for as little as $5/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
___
⏱️ SubAligner: www.subaligner.com/
___
📕 Books and courses on sound system tuning - www.sounddesignlive.com/audio-engineer-training-programs/
___
Smaart® and the Smaart logo are registered trademarks of Rational Acoustics LLC and are not affiliated with Nathan Lively or Sound Design Live.
___
Be friendly
Facebook - sounddesignlive/
Twitter - nathandofrango
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlively/
___
I love to geek out about the physics of sound. This channel focuses on the growing opportunity for live sound engineers to improve their confidence and consistency through the understanding of the principles of sound system design and optimization. My goal is to make this channel upfront and honest about my success and failure, so you can learn from both.
I am always open to suggestions and feedback so please comment on this video or contact me through my site.
zhlédnutí: 222

Video

Why EQ Is Not the Answer to Microphone Feedback with Jason Romney
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 3 měsíci
Originally from Live Sound Summit: livesoundsummit2020.sounddesignlive.com/talks/jason-romney/ Gain Before Feedback Is Independent of the Level of the Talker www.sounddesignlive.com/gain-before-feedback-is-independent-of-the-level-of-the-talker-jason-romney/
Should we window the impulse response?
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 6 měsíci
Windowing can be an important part of noise reduction of our measurements to aid in further investigation of interaction direct sound and reflections. This is a video response to the question from Toast on Toast in last week's live stream. I used the weird ai art because I thought it was funny. Real-world Alignment: Tips & Tricks 🤩: czcams.com/users/live_kIS1b83Mss Subwoofer Alignment: The Fool...
Managing On-site Sound Exposure and Off-site Noise Pollution with Adam Hill (Live Sound Summit 2020)
zhlédnutí 581Před 6 měsíci
Originally produced as part of Live Sound Summit 2020: livesoundsummit2020.sounddesignlive.com/talks/managing-on-site-sound-exposure-and-off-site-noise-pollution/ Understanding and managing sound exposure and noise pollution at outdoor events www.aes.org/technical/documents/AESTD1007_1_20_05.pdf WHO global standard for safe listening venues and events www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240043114
Fast Fill Speaker Alignment
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 7 měsíci
How to use distance measurements when you need a fast alignment solution between mains and fills. Adventures in Alignment 3: Rapid Response www.sounddesignlive.com/adventures-in-alignment-3-rapid-response/ SubAligner: www.subaligner.com/ 💙 Start supporting Sound Design Live today for as little as $5/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive 📈 Get Started with Sound System Tuning - www.s...
Delay speaker alignment with SubAligner
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed 8 měsíci
Use the 1:1 preset in SubAligner for your full-range sources like delay, relay, and front-fill. www.subaligner.com/ 💙 Start supporting Sound Design Live today for as little as $5/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive 📈 Get Started with Sound System Tuning - www.sounddesignlive.com/get-started-with-sound-system-tuning/ 👨‍🎓 SOUND SYSTEM TUNING ONLINE COURSE - www.proaudioworkshopseein...
Subwoofer alignment without the distance measurements?
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 9 měsíci
I have a helpful little shortcut for you. In sound systems with a center sub array, you don't need to take distance measurements anymore to complete the relative absolute method. All you need are the pre-alignment delay values. You will need to apply an offset, though, if your sub array is not coplanar with your mains. I have applied this shortcut to SubAligner. If you choose Center on the Alig...
Overview of SubAligner v2.0
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 10 měsíci
Check out the new version of SubAligner. It's redesigned from the ground up to be faster, more reliable, and with new features to make your sound system alignment work even easier. www.subaligner.com/
Double Your Subs (without changing the pattern)
zhlédnutí 2,5KPřed 11 měsíci
How can you double the number of elements in your sub array without drastically changing the coverage pattern? If you know where the acoustic center lives then multiples subs can couple at that center without occupying the same physical space. Merlijn's low-frequency acoustic center calculator: www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/study-hall/145-low-frequency-acoustic-center-calculator My other video: czca...
Sound System Setup Hacks: Calculating Main Array Distance (in direct sunlight)
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 11 měsíci
Sound System Setup Hacks: Calculating Main Array Distance (in direct sunlight)
Should I solo one side of my sub array during alignment?
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 11 měsíci
Should I solo one side of my sub array during alignment?
Should you align front-fills to subs?
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed rokem
Should you align front-fills to subs?
The EQ Puzzle: What filters will break my perfect subwoofer crossover alignment?
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed rokem
The EQ Puzzle: What filters will break my perfect subwoofer crossover alignment?
Add your speakers to SubAligner: Measure!
zhlédnutí 1KPřed rokem
Add your speakers to SubAligner: Measure!
Add your speakers to SubAligner: Practice
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed rokem
Add your speakers to SubAligner: Practice
Add your speakers to SubAligner: REW
zhlédnutí 867Před rokem
Add your speakers to SubAligner: REW
Add your speakers to SubAligner: Planning
zhlédnutí 650Před rokem
Add your speakers to SubAligner: Planning
6 Ways to Conquer Noisy Phase Data and Master Your Sub Alignment
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed rokem
6 Ways to Conquer Noisy Phase Data and Master Your Sub Alignment
No Technical Element Should Distract You from the Story on Stage
zhlédnutí 315Před rokem
No Technical Element Should Distract You from the Story on Stage
The Bass Whisperer: From Confusion to Alignment
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed rokem
The Bass Whisperer: From Confusion to Alignment
Random Questions with Nick Malgieri from d&b
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed rokem
Random Questions with Nick Malgieri from d&b
Will (d&b) Array Processing break your sub alignment?
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed rokem
Will (d&b) Array Processing break your sub alignment?
IEM: The Recipe for Failure and How to Avoid It
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed rokem
IEM: The Recipe for Failure and How to Avoid It
Ripple Demo: 0-10ms delay, LR12, 100Hz
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed rokem
Ripple Demo: 0-10ms delay, LR12, 100Hz
Leica DISTO X4 *Giveaway* 🎉
zhlédnutí 515Před rokem
Leica DISTO X4 *Giveaway* 🎉
Join my new community for live sound engineers!
zhlédnutí 835Před rokem
Join my new community for live sound engineers!
SubAligner Walk Through and Q&A [Using SubAligner in the Field - Part 3]
zhlédnutí 691Před rokem
SubAligner Walk Through and Q&A [Using SubAligner in the Field - Part 3]
How do we know if we have good data? [Using SubAligner in the Field - Part 2]
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed rokem
How do we know if we have good data? [Using SubAligner in the Field - Part 2]
Subwoofer alignment by ear?? [Using SubAligner in the Field - Part 1]
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed rokem
Subwoofer alignment by ear?? [Using SubAligner in the Field - Part 1]
Why is the 125 Hz band so Important?
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed rokem
Why is the 125 Hz band so Important?

Komentáře

  • @somaenterprises9161

    This is helpful for coustom line arry

  • @surajbhan6549
    @surajbhan6549 Před 4 dny

    Is multy mic is better then single mic moving mic mathod for Car audio

  • @MatbiangShadap
    @MatbiangShadap Před 5 dny

    Hi nathan, do you have a video that details how to set limiter values for the amp and speaker from a DSP processor. How do we calculate the voltage of the amplifier if only the sensitivity is known, and how to use this information to derive the proper values to set in dBFS and dBu.

  • @user-od1fo3lj4q
    @user-od1fo3lj4q Před 6 dny

    What?

  • @CatNobile
    @CatNobile Před 10 dny

    How do you download the program?

  • @dhvanitamit
    @dhvanitamit Před 11 dny

    Hi nathan. Pretty new comment on a new video. In theory could you not take a transfer function capture with your calibrated mic say for example an m30 set as reference, select your mic that you want to sound like the m30 as your measurement input and just copy ascii of that, and set that as a csv and that would be your correction curve for your mic?

  • @VancouverMagic
    @VancouverMagic Před 16 dny

    QUESTION: where do we find the sub aligner tool that you were talking about in the very beginning of this video?

  • @VancouverMagic
    @VancouverMagic Před 16 dny

    QUESTION: re: flying subs - is OK to have say, a single sub flying at the back of the stage and then have to the 2 main cabs, also flying, in front of the stage (off to the sides)?

  • @VancouverMagic
    @VancouverMagic Před 16 dny

    Is it better to have 2 subs stacked, off to one side of the stage, OR to have the same 2 subs, side by side in the middle of the stage (or slightly ahead of the stage)?

  • @pvanb291
    @pvanb291 Před 22 dny

    Hey Nathan, I'm about to do a theatre show on an X32. Have done a previous one with a Allen & Heath SQ5, which has great scene control, but didn't think the Behringer did the same thing. Your video was great and gave me all the tools and processes to be fully in control for this production. Thanks heaps!

  • @ENDREVISZHANYO
    @ENDREVISZHANYO Před 24 dny

    you push the button, to keep the 5,9ms........you had another option to choose

  • @amvmaster4383
    @amvmaster4383 Před 26 dny

    can't you just apply the necessery crossover and than correct the acoustical response to the target with eq ? this way you can change slopes and cross filters freely

  • @fronbasal
    @fronbasal Před měsícem

    This was by far the most intuitive video about delays I could find on CZcams. Thanks for sharing this publicly, a great resource! ❤

  • @aaronl7669
    @aaronl7669 Před měsícem

    i was just wondering about this topic. thanks!

  • @BenjaminSchickert
    @BenjaminSchickert Před měsícem

    @Nathanlively, which program were you using for this video?

  • @LaminarSound
    @LaminarSound Před měsícem

    This was EXACTLY the explanation I was hoping I would find. I knew generally THAT this worked but hadnt yet see visually HOW. Thanks much.

  • @sebastianvivas5826
    @sebastianvivas5826 Před měsícem

    estub buen

  • @vitorgerhardt6925
    @vitorgerhardt6925 Před měsícem

    Sensacional!

  • @reverend11-dmeow89
    @reverend11-dmeow89 Před měsícem

    any updates for my 69th birthday back here in 2024? thnx mnx

  • @tony8236
    @tony8236 Před měsícem

    sorry if I have another question even if it's not the correct video. Do cardioid but in-line subwoofers give the same result? Of course if there is the possibility and you have enough space

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před měsícem

      Hey Tony, when it comes to gradient array, the effective bandwidth in front is controlled by the spacing which is fixed in an inverted gradient stack.

  • @user-ki7nq3bi3k
    @user-ki7nq3bi3k Před 2 měsíci

    Can we use 24dB L-R for the Sub. And 12dB BW for the Full, while the nature respond are not the same?

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      As long as the result hits your target, sounds good, and is not damaging any of the component, you can use whatever filters you like. :)

    • @user-ki7nq3bi3k
      @user-ki7nq3bi3k Před měsícem

      @@nathanlively cool ❤️

  • @nicholasm2254
    @nicholasm2254 Před 2 měsíci

    Is this being measured with a mic(s) only?

  • @nugeman7779
    @nugeman7779 Před 2 měsíci

    We are too thin-skinned these days. Go ahead and be a jerk if you can tell me the absolute best equipment, positioning, and set-up. Dude, we can take it.

  • @the_nondrive_side
    @the_nondrive_side Před 2 měsíci

    you might want to use the notch method on a Monitor on stage. but clearly only because it's affect for the feedback loop while no effective change to listener. each monitor will be able to be independantly adjusted hard limiting the monitor would really end the deal guitars with mics can be used with ISO cabs. plexi shields for drummers etc etc before you really ever need to notch the PA channels... and if you did you might only need to notch the 120s at the bottom of the tower

  • @tony8236
    @tony8236 Před 2 měsíci

    hello and thanks for this video. I'm using a translator because I don't speak English well. I tried this configuration and noticed that when the public subwoofer is on the ground I get almost 2 dB more. my question is: is it right to always use this way or are there occasions when it is better to have the audience subwoofer on high?

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      Hey Tony, I can't think of an example where I've used the opposite orientation, but I can imagine that if you had the same 2-element inverted gradient stack, but flown, you'd want it to be reversed in order to direct the cancellation towards the open mics on stage.

    • @tony8236
      @tony8236 Před měsícem

      @@nathanlively thank you so much. however on stage the cancellation seems the same. only that if I use the subwoofer at the bottom facing forward I have greater gain (2db from smaart tested in the same situation). perhaps due to the ground effect

  • @aaronl7669
    @aaronl7669 Před 2 měsíci

    can pretty much any top and sub be aligned using subaligner?

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      Hey Aaron, yes, that is the goal. To accomplish this, I either need the pre-alignment delay values from the manufacturer, or I need measurements of the speakers.

  • @user-ki7nq3bi3k
    @user-ki7nq3bi3k Před 2 měsíci

    For those who did not know where the wrap around 10 milliseconds came from just like me. Frequency itself vibrates 100 cycles per second (100Hz). Therefore 1 Cycle should take 1/100 seconds to complete. While 1 second = 1000 milliseconds. 10ms is the time for frequency 100Hz to complete one cycle.

  • @michaelwright1602
    @michaelwright1602 Před 2 měsíci

    Yep, I just tried an active crossover with the Linkwitz filters, and it killed the sound coming out of my Maggies. Flat, lifeless, but the crossover worked. I went back to my non-Linkwitz pro audio crossover and we were back in business. I'm not a measurement guy, not with audio gear, for this very reason. So many folks go by measurements, just silly in my book, because in my experience, this is the result, crap sound.

  • @droy360
    @droy360 Před 2 měsíci

    Is Smaart software is free

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      No. The only free audio analyzer software I know of is REW.

  • @kevinwang7894
    @kevinwang7894 Před 2 měsíci

    What if the crossover is at 80Hz?

  • @JeOrillaza
    @JeOrillaza Před 3 měsíci

    hi! we operate in a church campus, so we setup and strike down weekly. I didnt quite understand how to keep the Receivers stacked, without getting signal drops. You mentioned antenna about antenna splitters. how does that work? thank you

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      The easy solution is to unstack them and move them away from each other. Otherwise, yes, you can buy an antenna splitter. It will accept your two antennas as input, then it will duplicate that antenna signal with four or five outputs that you can connect to each of your receivers.

  • @duroxkilo
    @duroxkilo Před 3 měsíci

    thank you

  • @sc0or
    @sc0or Před 3 měsíci

    I didn't get a transition from an amplitude to a power... You imported an acoustical data and continued to work with electrical amplitude graphs. But.. When -3dB changed to -6dB pls?

  • @PauloSilva-gw3sk
    @PauloSilva-gw3sk Před 3 měsíci

    What if we want a 3 line array instead of 2 ? Should we just reverse the 3rd one with no delay ? Making it kinda of a mix between cardioid and endfire ? Or you have a better idea ?

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      Hey Paulo, the only way I know how to do gradient with an odd number of subs is the inverted gradient stack. If you want three in a line, I think you're better off with an end-fire design. But, please experiment and let us know what you find out! :)

  • @oliviergoliard7937
    @oliviergoliard7937 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi ! How do you know if you're not aligning with a whole wavelengh delay (or 2 and so on...) ? Thanks.

  • @pmlaaudio468
    @pmlaaudio468 Před 3 měsíci

    What does the C mean in subaligner when you look at the result plot? …also Aligning Speakers that are phase compatible from the same manufacturer… could you recommend a video to watch on that

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 2 měsíci

      C = center. It's the geometric average between the start and end of the crossover region. > could you recommend a video to watch on that I would consult the manufacturer on that.

  • @brian_malota
    @brian_malota Před 3 měsíci

    If you only have one mic, in my case a sonarworks reference ID RTA mic, would you suggest tuning my left right by just tuning one side (having mic as close to the speaker as possible and running pink through just that one speaker) and then copying and pasting the eq to both sides or would it be beneficial to run pink through both while being center to the two? Or would that create comb filtering?

    • @nathanlively
      @nathanlively Před 3 měsíci

      Hey Brian, so you are just talking about the EQ step? Every speaker needs solo EQ and combined EQ. For example: 1. L solo EQ 2. R solo EQ 3. L+R combined EQ

  • @IswanjanaHariAdi
    @IswanjanaHariAdi Před 3 měsíci

    Great video as usual Nathan, arguably the most well-explained all-pass filter usage in real alignment situation. Thank you!

  • @markgrzybek8116
    @markgrzybek8116 Před 3 měsíci

    Nathan, I just wanted to say thank you so very much for doing what you do and sharing all these wonderful and very informative videos, I know it's appreciated by many! I really like your style and please keep up the awesome work! Oh yeah, I too did the gas in a diesel truck thing once (hopefully never again) it ended costing me a little over a grand, still to this day I cannot pull up to a pump that has both diesel and gas without trembling from the traumatic experience and triple checking myself while filling up. Thanks again!

  • @serhatsoyyigit
    @serhatsoyyigit Před 3 měsíci

    So we can give headphones to the listeners and make the gain 200db. What a wonderful world!

  • @takuoshima7206
    @takuoshima7206 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks a lot for sharing this video! At first I was lazy to watch it because it lasted 1 hour, but when I started watching it I was hooked. It's exactly what I need at this moment. I have a project precisely to improve the GBF of the meeting space where I work, and all this information will help me to be able to explain it better to my colleagues and superiors.

  • @the-trusteeship
    @the-trusteeship Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you.

  • @jthunderbass1
    @jthunderbass1 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for such a great video! I’m just starting to watch it. What about when the person on stage is whispering?

  • @digital.wrangler
    @digital.wrangler Před 3 měsíci

    @nathanlively Thanks a lot for this material, got a few eye-opening things from it. Also, a big thanks to Mr Jason Romney, for sharing this unique approach, and for sharing their whole book for free. Please keep it up, it's a real value for a sound nerds like me, who's interested in how and why things work. You're awesome!