The SC - Jumping to NYE 2023!
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- Happy New Year from the Sound Couple!
We skip ahead to bring you a recent corporate gig that we supported for New Year's Eve!
We continue to refine and review our gear and show you some improvements with our stage monitors and software. It's a good reminder to us all to keep re-evaluating what you have and remember to address problems outside of the gigs!
Lots going on here, including many locked doors and logistical challenges!
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
Please see our "About" for a more comprehensive list of gear we use.
After almost 40 years in this business I've earned my grumpy old soundman badge. My clients know I'll give them the best sound possible but also know that I wont stand for anyone's crap. If you're rude to me or my staff you'll get promptly put in your place. Usually I get told im rude when people are talking to me but it's almost always when im in the middle of something or trouble shooting and I just ignore them. haha I've gotten to the stage where I hate when there isnt a large barricade around foh. I've even had people ask for the lights to not be flashing because it could trigger a seizure, i just laugh and point to an exit.
There is certainly a time...especially when you are there to do a job and someone is clearly in the way of you being able to deliver...that's when there is absolutely no time for the nonsense.
Stacy works like crazy. Way to go!!
Thanks! ☺️
One of the things I like with a flexible PA approach is exactly what you have mentioned. One of the approaches I have made a few times in the past is to deploy the same amount of PA, but spread it out a little. I have an event coming up that will be in a room with a 480 person capacity. The room is fairly narrow, and long... I could put all the PA at the front and open the throttle, but I've decided I'm going to put delays in the room. I won't need to push it so much to get the coverage, and I won't need to run it so hard. On the flip side though; if the crowd is a rowdy bunch, I can still open the throttle.
In regards comments, I have noted a lot of people know better (or think they do) when it comes to how to do sound and lighting... I do the same as you folks; I shake it off, at least most of the time. At a couple of events, I have had a persistent moaners, and in that situation I speak to the person who's paying the bill to get their take. An on one occasion I was told "if that person comes back, tell them to piss off", which unfortunately I had to do. Ultimately, the person was ejected from the event... It was a festival, lots of drink (and I suspect other substances involved too) but in my view, that's no justification for being an ass. I do my best to keep my cool and be professional at all times, but sometimes, enough is enough...
Thanks John - we have put delays up for a gig too. If that is something we do, my assumption is that we came in with that plan in mind. There is a line with people for sure...your comments made me think about the additional personal element that we hav...there is crossing the line, and then there is the "that's my wife you are talking too!"...which has a lower threshold.
38:23 best part!😍😍😍 I'm so glad for u, happy New Year, with love from Kyrgystan❤❤❤
We are going on 22 years!
I´m watching you from Brazil. I have to say your equipments are amazing, and you are too!!! Always giving your best to your customers
Thanks! 😃
Great episode!
Thanks for watching!
Another great job team. Having worked at a number of extremely large venues with multiple loading bays, many different sized and positioned function rooms, conference centres & tradeshow halls - not to mention sites with other AV companies, catering crews, construction crews etc (all working at the same time), there are a few things I learnt:
* Determine which is the nearest loading bay (point) to where your show is. * Establish if you can leave your vehicle in that spot during the show or if there is a parking spot nearby. * Place a laminated sign by the front dashboard with something like "Audio Crew - Chief Ph:XXXX" in case your vehicle is tampered with or needs to be moved. (Especially if you have no company signage). * Make contact with a security guard or someone of authority to confirm who you are, where you should be & what you are bringing in. * Also, see if all the doors are open or if you can be given a key / security pass or assigned an employee to escort you. * For new locations - send relevant pictures & instructions to the rest of the team (or band) about load-in / function room etc. * Have a paper-based list of key contact people (along with the running sheet) in case the power goes out, your battery goes flat or someone steals or damages your phone. * When relevant, have some form of ID badge / lanyard, uniform or business card handy to confirm your identity. Especially handy for large venues or gigs where you may need to move between floors, buildings or function spaces.
Cannot disagree with anything you say...for many reasons, it's hit or miss if we can command that much attention to detail from the folks in-charge.
Best video so far. Shows everything start to finish. Love all your videos. That’s a lot of work and knowledge there. Hope you are compensated well. Five stars for this video. Your equipment explanation’s and reviews in this are totally not a pain in the ass to watch. Your detailed live shots are awesome.
We are humbled by your feedback. Thank you from the both of us....we really try to do the best we can to do the gig and share them with you all!
Happy new year Barth and Stacy 🎉❤😊 love your work and your passion 👍🤓
Thanks so much! Happy new year to you too!
Stacy and Bart wish you a new year full of achievements and continue with the professionalism that makes you the sound couple. Happy New Year.
Carlos - São Paulo - Brazil
Thank you Carlos!
All the way from Lincolnshire, England....big Happy New year to you both.
Love your videos and spend most days looking forward to your next ones 😊🙌
Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks Paul! We appreciate you watching! I wish we could always know when our next video will be, but it's a balance, so we drop them when they are ready. We have so many gigs still yet to share!
Happy New 2024. keep up the great jobs.
Thank you Benjamin!
Happy New Year guys from Sydney Australia. 👌👌
Happy New Year!
First of all Happy New Year to The Sound Couple.
This was a very interesting, informative, educational, and helpful video. The multiple camera angles during load-in and set-up greatly increased the learning opportunities. No doubt this also likely increased Bart’s time invested in editing the video-but from my perspective, that time was well-spent.
It was very helpful to watch Bart use the frequency coordination software from Shure. And, I spotted a master wireless antenna in use for the first time in a video.
Those of us who want to improve our own professionalism in production always benefit greatly from watching Bart and Stacy share with us their many years of experience.
As always, a giant “Thank you!” to The Sound Couple for taking us with you for this gig.
Hi Dean! Happy New Year! Thank you for your comments and appreciate your insights as always. You are really good at spotting "things"...but you are going have to wait! We jumped ahead several gigs to get the NYE video out. Yes, we have a Shure paddle antenna now that we will talk about in some future video some day! Take care!
My daughter suffers with Plantar Fasciitis; she was given some exercises to do, which has helped alongside not using cheap shoes.
Proper foot support is key to healing this injury as well.
@@thesoundcouple Absolutely. She has prescribed in soles for her shoes too; they've been a massive help.
Happy new year, from Denmark 🎉🎉🎉
Same to you!
Don't feel bad Stacy, I got yelled at too, I now point 'em at the band only :-)
Thanks! Good to know I’m not the only one!
greetings from Rotterdam the Netherlands
Thanks for watching Harry!
Hello Stacy and Bart, Happy New Year.
Thanks! Same to you!
Hello Bart and Stacy. I wanted to ask you how you guys made those platforms the you guys have on top for your subs. What Materials did you use to make them.
Thanks for asking! You can see the whole build on this video here: czcams.com/video/ZpK2naPWT2Y/video.htmlsi=p9X7j72ACD3Dkjkm
@@thesoundcouple Awesome thank you so much. My dad and I deal with people putting drinks on our Bottoms all the time. We had an incident where a drink was spilled down the back of one of our bottoms all over the Amplifier
I watch a bunch of your videos, and being a native of the twin cities its cool to watch you guys work, currently were in NC. Quick question, I see you guys run dual subs L and R out of curiosity, why not run them in the center for better bass coverage, also without running them in cardiod mode how do you keep low end from bleeding on stage? You guys are great keep up the good work!
Cool! Glad we can bring you some snippets of home! To answer your question, our approaches in part, are made up of some factors...1. What is the problem and what are trying to solve? 2. Does it make our job easier? Is the solution practical and present itself well? Answer: 1. We don't recognize a consistent problem 2. It wouldn't make our job easier. 3. For corporate/wedding type event, it doesn't present itself as well, takes up more space, and creates more clutter with stands, cables, etc.. I can't imagine us plopping a sub in the middle of floor at corporate/wedding gig for it to become a convenient drink table? We have never had any musician complain about too much low end...in fact, with more and more bands we work with on in-ears, they like the bleed from FOH! For bigger outdoor shows, we will use center subs for additional support.
Hi SC. Jerry Koti, South Africa. I love your work. I wish to have the same equipment you are using. I almost watched all of your videos. Thank you. 10:30 pm. About to sleep.
Thank you Jeremiah! We really appreciate your comment and commitment!
I really like those stands you’re using for your Chauvet lighting. What brand are they?
Love the videos!
We use Ultimate Support Telelock stands.
That's a known bug with the user layer. I hope it gets fixed soon!
That would sure be nice!
hey Bart Congratulations everything is very nice. Greetings to the original North American Stacy, she is very agile and a good coworker, for her a kiss and a big hug
Thanks...she will get a big kiss for sure!
Great Job on another video, i truly appreciate your commitment to helping people in the sound community. I have a question about the CDL12's. I currently run the QSC K12's but one of them is dying on me. Looking to upgrade to the CDL12P. My question is in some bars we play, they are narrow and speakers have to go against the wall. With the Wide dispersion on the CDL12P, have you run into issues in a narrow room? Or feedback issues with the wide dispersion? Also, from one sound company to another I would love to have some insight on what to charge people in my area(Michigan). I understand you may not want that stuff online, I can provide my email if needed. Keep up the awesome work you two!
I Joey - we have not had any issues with walls or wide rooms - Here's some links to some videos that include both:
czcams.com/video/5b-pLZIo-o0/video.html
czcams.com/video/_6V4DO64brM/video.html
czcams.com/video/XyUK-PkDcZ0/video.html
czcams.com/video/k9HgiOT6j4Y/video.html
Please send us an e-mail for more information!
heads up still, good work guys
Thank you!
Happy New Year Bart and Stacy! Another great video. The multiple camera angles are very cool. I like the fast motion during set up because you have explained everything you do many times. I would rather have Bart narrate during that time. I like his voice better than the music lol. Thank you for making these videos, I get nervous when a long time goes by between videos. I would hate to see you guys stop doing this. I always look forward to seeing you in my video notifications. Again, happy new year!
Appreciate the feedback Harlan. It's always a balance when deciding how or what to include in our videos as we know there we have our regular and new viewers. We are having to rethink some approaches as CZcams is making it harder for us to provide music in our videos. No worries on us going anywhere...we have some exciting videos and gigs in the works! Happy New Year!
As a half Centurian I applaud you for keeping the music below 150 db lol. Jerks will be jerks regardless of your job in the service industry.
So true! It’s also astonishing to run into the number of people who also think they are an “expert” at your job and feel that they have a say.
Love the shirt!
Thanks for getting my humor!
Love all your videos! From watching your workflow on mixing to the lighting setup and builds, all great stuff and amazing details. I know you guys use Shure but have you ever used Sennheiser units? I have a IEM G4 unit and they have their Wireless Systems Manager program that is similar to Shure's Wireless Workbench. I've struggled getting mine to actually do frequency scans or spectrum analyzers. Figured I'd ask here since you give great detail on your setup and would love going into new venues, running a scan, and then get myself and bandmates on a nice clean band. Any help is appreciated :). Great video again and happy new year!!
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the G4 units. We don't have any direct experience with them, but have heard that the units are aware of each other and will scan having that info. We can't offer any direct insights, but need to believe there is a reason for your issues....Have you contacted Sennheiser yet?
@@thesoundcouple I had through their online chat but to no avail 😟. Watching how quick and easy it was in this video for you guys makes me wish I had gone Shure instead. Hopeful I can find something online since they weren’t cheap units and it’d be really nice to have all those “extras” available with them 🙂
Sorry to hear that, but hopefully there is an answer as these are popular as well. Also remember that WWB will likely support the Sennheiser units too but without the scan. You can still base the available frequencies on your location which provides value. WWB is a free download on Shure's website. @@kruse6242
I always appreciate and try to learn from peoples opinions, whether it be compliments or criticism. But when the communication is presented in negative or mean spirited way I just try to be the better person and offer a diplomatic response. Try to understand what their issue really is and then accommodate them to the point it’s valid and appreciate that you don’t have to live with them.
This is really good advice...especially your last point!
Bart! Can't agree more with the Asics but try them with Dr. Scholl's plantar fasciitis inserts. HEAVEN !!!
Good to know...thanks! And for another tip...my foot responded well to acupuncture which really enabled the healing process.
Thank you. Never thought of acupuncture.@@thesoundcouple
Quite enjoyed this one.
Bart, what model shoe is it you bought?
I'm always looking to try new gigging footwear. Some long festival days ahead come June.
That's great! I am glad you mentioned this because this comment was almost cut...but then I thought how important comfortable shoes are as we put in long days on our feet! Here is the link to the latest version of the Asics which I wear for all sorts of activities, and they are working really well! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZDT6JKR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@thesoundcouple much appreciated. The UA trainers I've been wearing have left some pretty gnarly water blisters on long hot summer days. I really need to make sure I'm changing socks more often.
HNY to you both. We have a standing joke in the band that I do the techie stuff and I am not allowed to talk to the clients! I think my face tells the clients to 'F' off even if my mouth doesn't! 😂Fortunately, our drummer and band leader used to be a bank manager and is excellent with people, so I just direct any client/complaint issues to him!
That is really funny and with age comes wisdom of understanding your strengths and weaknesses. We are learning all of the time!
I have 2 responses to snarky people. 1 is "thank you for your suggestion" 2 is "for $22K I'll unhook the trailer and drive home". How I feel at that moment determines #1 or #2.
We want to see the concert on x32 😁
We have thought about that...it's been awhile!
Do you think there is a market for renting IEM systems? Also, I just got back from NAMM and while there I said hello to the Under Cover person on your behalf. I told him that he should be very grateful to the Sound Couple without whom I would never have known about the covers!
Hi Greg....That question has come up over the years from others. The ideal answer is yes, but for us, no. In our experience, the IEM's are a technical solution with more mental impact to the performers. Our theory is that monitors are easier to blame and IEM's can be more work for the musicians, but usually better with better results. However, they need as much, or more attention than monitors for us to support...we wouldn't feel comfortable sending a band out with packs and wishing them good luck.
Thank you for dropping us with Undercover! We think they do a great job!
@@thesoundcouple Thanks for the response and I tend to agree about renting IEMs. I purchased a few channels of wireless mics with belt packs and am renting them out.
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Hey guys! I was delighted to see a new vid drop! Can I ask, how long do you have the presonus cdls now? The subs and tops? Would you still recommend them if I was going to buy a new powered setup? And would one sub and top per side do for crowds of 200 max? Live band. Thank you!!
We are heading into our 4th year with our CDL's. Definitely recommend them as you can see from our hundreds of videos. That said, it's about what speakers work for you. These are versatile speakers but with our system, we don't expect concert level sound and coverage....we can get pretty close using our lifts. We have done shows like your example, but there are other factors such as the acoustics of the the room, style of music and volume of the band.
I was beginning to think that my videos were the only ones that had copyright on them For my recording of live performances. I wish they would give us feedback on which songs triggered their response.
That information should be included in the video info after the checks are completed. We also get an e-mail. It's becoming an art form for us to figure out how to get around it, but it's frustrating since it usually involves either cutting sections all of which adds to the amount of time it takes to get our videos posted.
@thesoundcouple Thanks for the info. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately we have to eat it as they're the ones that write the check heads up looking to getting a clear sticker that goes in front of the LEDs that gives it a haze
Yes...probably the best advice. Thanks for the tip on the lighting!
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Well, what are the new shoes. I have the same problem😊
I like the ASICS Nimbus running shoes.
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Your 3000's were they on 50mw? Find between that and having a helical solves 97% its just super directional. "Can't please everybody.." Feed everyone a surf and turf meal and someone will *itch I've vegan... lol
Per Shure specs, it can range between 10-30mW (depending on region). Not sure how that works....They are getting more vocal about it too!
Bart, what clamp mount you using for your antenna? Pls.
Here ya go! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008XCQNHG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@thesoundcouple thank you, much appreciated
What do you use the slope on to of the subs for?
We call those our drink sliders...check it out! czcams.com/video/ZpK2naPWT2Y/video.htmlsi=6-qk4EwoUFSkCwR_
Is the event this year? Saludos desde Yumbo Colombia
Yes it was...NYE 2023!
what is band name? I tried to look on your vid description.
The band we were working with here are The Blue Water Kings band...the band is formed by a pool of musicians, including us, that come together to support an event. We love working with this group!
What antenna combiner is that your using?
We use the Shure PA411.
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How do you run NSB 16 without pause or audio drop outs?
The reality is that PreSonus is pioneering the advancement of AVB in pro audio. Probably a journey that some of us weren't expecting to join them on...but if you have the gear, you are. Personally, we are seeing the benefits, but there is no doubt that there have been problems, and definitely issues with older firmware. We have had the same issues and it can be really frustrating. Our advice is you need to dot all of your I's and cross your T's and then you need to invest some time into your gear to see if you are able to resolve....absolutely imperative that you are on the latest firmware (all components you own) and you have the recommended cables....and even with that, switching cables again to see if you still have the issue...TEST, TEST TEST!! If and only if, you have done everything possible to rule out the issues, and you still have problems, I would open a support ticket and work it until you are satisfied....That said, if you are out of warranty, etc. I can only say that In this day and age with anything you buy..it's really important for you to take the responsibility to ensure you are working within warranty periods and resolve issues before it's too late! We can confidently say our system has been rock solid....but that was even after replacing some cables that were working and then became problematic. Hopefully PreSonus will go with another connector supplier on the next generation of gear.
The light show looked amezing poeple like to complain trust me i have see worse light shows 😂 i am wondering tho why you guys dont use moving heads in the light shows ?
We do in more of the outdoor bigger shows and with certain bands. Also depends on budget!
Get more flys with honey. Honey
There’s no such thing as too much PA
Silly question, which apple watch case is that?
Good eye! Here's a link! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJDFD5ZF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What brand of mic stands do you guys have?
Our collapsible chrome stands are by On-Stage.
Stacy works harder than Barth.
😂Bart is the brains of the operation- I’m the muscle! 💪
Hi 🎉 event good
Thanks!
HOW DO YOU GET YOUR GIGS
Here is our response from another thread...hope this helps!
At our target client level perspective, we see two basic approaches. Go after the event or work for the band. Our model has been working with the bands in need...The money may not be like the event money, but the work is there. As you can see, we have low operating costs to keep our cost down so the bands can afford us and we still make money. Then it spins around from there and can lead to getting "events". Per band recommendations, we are in the process of trying to secure a couple of "events" for this year. Finally, our location is primed for live music...go a couple hundred miles in any direction from us, the market changes and we see more sound people working for the event because there just isn't as many bands that need sound. Out there, you will also find more bands running their own sound. Our band clients are typically working with higher budgets and can afford to offload production. Hope this helps!
@@thesoundcouple I'm in the range north of you. Everyone up here prefers to use their own makeshift PA systems. Most sound hiring is done through "Music General". Leaving the rest of us independents picking up the scraps.
Yep...the market definitely changes more out of the Twin Cities...but it's changed here as well. More bands and venues were in need of PA in years past, now a lot of venues have them or they are contracted through a company to lease or provide them so bands use those. Honestly, the wedding market has really saved us the past few years and a few key clients.@@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup
I would have snapped back at the old man….thats me though…😂😂 people have no clue of load out/load in, set up, etc…
Maybe now I’ll have some snappy comebacks in my back pocket!
@@thesoundcouple yes!!!👍 👍
I’ve been fired by bigger people than you. Ha