LIVE SOUND ENGINEER
Guy's Bar, London Bridge
As a freelance live sound engineer, I recently managed the stage and PA system setup for a 5-piece band at Guy's Bar, located in London Bridge. The setup included a Soundcraft FX16ii console, with 2 HK tops and bins, 2 Mackie wedges, and 1 Behringer in-ear monitor system for the drummer.
For mic placements:
Vocals and acoustic guitar were mic'd for clarity.
Overheads (2x) and kick-out were mic'd for the drum kit.
Electric guitar amp was mic'd for a rich tone.
Bass and keyboard signals were routed directly via DI boxes.
This comprehensive setup ensured optimal sound quality for both performers and audience, enhancing the live experience.
SAE, Haggerston
Using a Midas M32 mixing console paired with a rack featuring two QSC GX3 amplifiers and a DriveRack PA, I engineered a live performance for a 5-piece band and a duet.
The audio setup included:
Main PA system: 2 HK tops and bins.
Stage monitoring: 3 Mackie wedges.
The microphone setup comprised:
Drums: 2 overheads, kick in, kick out, and a spot mic on the snare.
Vocals: Mic'd individually.
Instruments: Acoustic guitar, electric guitar amp, and bass amp were mic'd; the keyboard was connected via DI.
This configuration ensured clear, balanced sound throughout the venue, tailored to the performers' needs and audience expectations.
Art House, Crouch End
As a freelance live sound engineer, I recently managed sound and stage setup for a live performance at Art House, located in Crouch End. The setup included a Soundcraft Si Expression, a Scarlett Solo Interface to feed soundbites during the performance and an Any Minidesk Digital Lighting Console to craft an engaging lighting atmosphere to enhance the performance.
Traces at St. Andrew's, Holborn
I recently worked as a freelance live sound engineer for a performance with Orchestra of the City, conducted by Chris Hopkins, at St. Andrew's Church in Holborn. I set up the PA system with two RCF ART 932-A monitors, one placed on each side of the orchestra, and fed cables around the entire venue to my position at the back. The monitors were connected to my Scarlett interface, which was linked to my laptop running Ableton Live 11 to play live-recorded sounds (see page). Additionally, I used a Sennheiser E935 dynamic microphone, also connected to the Scarlett, to amplify the vocalist, ensuring the singer was heard above the orchestra. This setup allowed for seamless integration of both live and recorded elements during the performance.