Get Better at Troubleshooting Live Sound Issues

One of the most important qualities of a great sound engineer is not only trying to prevent the issues from happening, but also how quickly and efficiently they can resolve problems. Although most of them usually have a simple solution, the main factor of success is how quickly one can pinpoint the exact piece of gear or the exact situation that is causing the headache. Learning to be a troubleshooting ninja takes time and experience, but can also be acquired more swiftly when keeping in mind some of the following points.

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Sound Advice - Guitar Players

In the Sound Advice video series I try to bridge the gap between act members and sound engineers. In this article we talk about all the things guitar players should know about live sound. Let's work together to bring the best possible version of your rig's ultimate sound you are working so hard on to the audience. You can be a Fender or a Gibson fan, a Marshall or a Vox user, or fall into every little niche on the spectrum of how much effort you put into your guitar sound, the information in this video is universal to all electric guitar players. Here is what I talk about:
1. Matching Your Preset Levels
2. Considering the Entire Sound Path
3. Managing Your Stage Volume
4. Solving Monitoring Issues
5. The Use of Reverb and Delay