New Processor for the Sanctuary

We spent the day Tuesday putting in a new processor. Why you may ask? We have been noticing the loss of high frequencies (5000Khz+) for some time and have been thinking it was the speakers. We thought it would be cheaper to change the processor first than change the speakers.

The system was not independently setup before (each speaker adjustable on it's own). We have rewired the processor so each speaker (all 6) are independent and can be EQ'd to bring out the best of that speaker. In doing all this we have discovered that the speakers are fine and know that there are a couple issues but we can work around for now. Here's what we know. The Arrays are unbalanced as a pair, but now balanced  through the processor. The Stage right speaker we will be watching. It has some issues. The Subs are falling off at around 40 cycles (not good for subs). This tells us the speakers were run at too high a frequency some time before I started working here.The Side Fill speakers are fine and running appropriately.

What does this all mean? Sound guys...we will have to reset all our EQ's for instruments and vocals. I'll work on some of those during the week so I can get the drums and some guitars in our library. Just be aware there will be more setup and listening going on.

I forgot one thing! When we first balanced everything and turned everything on for the first time...everything equal the Stage Right side was 7 db's higher than the Stage Left side. That is now corrected to within .25 db.

So, everyone please start listening to see what you hear good or bad throughout the sanctuary for the next couple weeks. Help me finish tweaking the system to what this room can do with what we have.

Keeping the wireless packs on.

We have had issues with people taking charge of the on/off function of the wireless packs. This has caused some 'dead audio' until they turn them on. The ULX mics will need to be taped with black tape (preferably electrical take). The SLX on the other hand has a lock out.  Here's the directions from the manual.

Lock or Unlock Transmitter Settings
Press the mute/ and select buttons simultaneously to lock or unlock the transmitter settings.
When locked, the current settings cannot be changed manually. Locking the transmitter
does not disable infrared synchronization.

This also comes with more responsibility on the part of the person running sound. When they are not on stage mute the mic at all times, never leave the channel open. If we are going to require them to be on we will need to have full control and be aware of their status.

Also, in this context. Be aware of what mics are going through the Avioms. When we make changes because of events never forget to take out/put in the appropriate Aviom connection.