A Question for David Mancuso......

[sammyrock]

I have a serious question David.Im playing at a party this weekend(havent done a mobile gig in yrs) anyway the question is how should I set up my speakers for a hall say fit for 500 people?to get the best sound?I find my self putting the speakers(4) on top of each other,but notice the bass is just not there.Should I use all 4 corners of the hall?Thanks

[mdpm99]

Let's give it a shot.....

First & Foremost is....

Rule # 1 - - ROOM ACOUSTICS

What are the physical characteristics of the room,
surface wise?

your serve:

[ December 19, 2003, 09:02 AM: Message edited by: david mancuso ]

[sammyrock]

The floor is wood and the dance space is about 30x30..thats without the tables for the guest.I dont want ot blow thier ears off but just have wuality sound around the room.Its kinda of a place where there is alot of echos just be talking. Serve: :D

[mdpm99]

Sammy....the first thing that comes to mind is to build false corners for the speakers (custom) -- and to have someone who really knows the art and have the technical skills to use a rta to balance the system i.e. tweak the system to the room.

There are many other factors involved....I would seek out a professional sound person WHOM YOU CAN TRUST for sonic guidance.

re: custom false corners ( expensive) - go for the rta.

d

Ps

rta: real time analyzer

[sammyrock]

Thank you.This is only a one time event,but I know there will be more.So with that in mind I will seek out a rta.Thanks.