Verify phase compatibility between Main and Front-Fill (before the show!) @nathanlively
Verify phase compatibility between Main and Front-Fill (before the show!)  @nathanlively
Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Before every show I verify the phase compatibility of all of the speakers I'll be using. Often the Main and Front-Fill do not match through their entire operating range. Although this could be solved with an all-pass filter or similar solution, most of the amps and output processors I run into do not include them so my only solution is to isolate the problem to the high end or low end. This will still save me a lot of time in the field tomorrow because I know what to expect.

This is a clip from last week's workshop in Minneapolis called Build a Library of Actionable Data w/Tracebook. I do have a recording of it, but the audio didn't turn out that great. If you're still interested in it, send me a message. It's not recommended to try to be the event producer, event tech, and talent. Something will always go wrong. ;)

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