In this, the introductory video in the series filmed in The Plug in Sheffield, John Burton and Justin Grealy introduce themselves. In the series, Jon and Justin will be going through the PA system from the viewpoint of a visiting sound engineer, from walking in to the venue for the first time to being show ready. In this first episode, the boys discuss the PA system, stage and venue. They meet Adam the “house guy” and investigate his audio cupboard and have a little chat about amplifiers.
01. Mixing Front Of House: Arriving At The Venue
Other episodes
17. Mixing Front Of House: Walking The Room
Walking the room to check the dispersion and the balance.
19. Mixing Front Of House: Burton’s-Eye-View
See the mixer from Jon’s view as he rustles up a mix of the Gomez track, “Options”, demonstrating the speed with which live engineers have to work.
02. Mixing Front Of House: Deciding On A Mix Position
Jon and Justin set up the front of house console in The Plug. There are many things that need to be considered when choosing a mix position.
03. Mixing Front Of House: Testing The System
Jon & Justin investigate the house system in the Plug, Sheffield
04. Mixing Front Of House: Introducing the Desk
Jon gives us a comprehensive tour of the Soundcraft series 5.
05. Mixing Front Of House: The Master Section
Jon gives a comprehensive tour of the Soundcraft Series 5’s master section.
06. Mixing Front Of House: The Rack
Jon gives us a unit by unit breakdown of the various pieces of outboard in the effects rack.
10. Mixing Front Of House: Overheads And Complete Kit
Working on the overheads and balancing the kit.
