Here are some interesting videos related to PA and sound reinforcement systems. Wikipedia defines that a public address system (PA system) is an electronic system comprising microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and related equipment. It increases the apparent volume (loudness) of a human voice, musical instrument, or other acoustic sound source or recorded sound or music. The term, sound reinforcement system generally means a PA system specifically for live music or performance. A sound reinforcement system for a rock concert or other large event in a stadium may be very complex.
A brief history of live sound reinforcement
Stage Left Audio – Event Video 11
Dave Rat about his sound engineering for the Red Hot Chili Peppers live tour 2016
LIVE SOUND SUBS SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT & CONFIGURATION: LR, Center, Cardioid, End Fire (Pt1)
Look inside D&B, L’Acoustics and MicroWedge Monitors
DJ Sub and Speaker Placement For Dummies
Cardioid Subwoofers and Nexo Technology Part 1
Time Lapse of a Large PA Audio Sound System Setup for Rock & Roll
#38 – Arena line array system walk-through
How to Set Up a Simple PA System
Sound System Tuning Step-by-Step using TRACT and Smaart
Audio 101- How to do a pro sound check.
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#71 – How to: Setting up a new iPad for Live Sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmOL136S9bQ
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Meyer Sound LEO Line Array System at Germany’s Deichbrand Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DDR_fqtKg
Headlined by acts including Bush, Die Toten Hosen, and Funeral for a Friend, the four-day 2013 Deichbrand Festival in Germany attracted around 35,000 people a day to an airfield near the North Sea. Rental house POOLgroup supplied a Meyer Sound LEO line array loudspeaker system to cover the entire 150-meter-long audience area for the festival’s main stage.
Go behind the scenes with Deichbrand’s production crew and learn what it takes to give fans the most enjoyable experience possible.
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Fast-motion pre-staging a large cluster for job H5721 by Polar Focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FUswVZHUUE
This video shows the assembly process for a large speaker cluster
These speaker clusters are being pre-staged for rapid installation
Line array cradle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3MFAy1sL3Q
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MF#9 part 2 behringer X32 mixer teardown an in-depth look inside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKQtOyi5VCY
a more in-depth look and teardown inside the Behringer X32 mixer. this is the second teardown of the mixer with a bit more detail.
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Antony King Interview Part 1 – Front of House Engineer for Depeche Mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO3LKwZtEJw
Antony King Interview Part 2 – Front of House Engineer for Depeche Mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D5BBasZCj0
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Martin Audio – A look back at our 40 year heritage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwkzu8ZTlvA
Martin Audio was founded in 1971 and for over forty years we have driven innovation in both the touring and installation loudspeaker market. Take a look through our photo montage and relive memorable moments from our history. For more information on Martin Audio, please visit http://www.martin-audio.com
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Videos on construction of large stage with big sound system:
Montaje Miley Cyrus Santiago de Chile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRD3QDJnL88
Los Heroes detras del escenario “STAFF”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Vy58bc4E0
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#40 – Presidential Inauguration – Live sound system for a million people
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e71idYwFrLM
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Best Powered Speakers 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkF-oRWc5rg
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Tutorial: Procesando un Line Array
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU09sXT7uY8
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Access and Kemper Instruments at Depeche Mode’s Global Spirit Tour 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drvK22StHlA
Depeche Mode’s musical director Kerry Hopwood gave us a quick stage tour at Schalke Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
[ Warm Audio ] SOUND CHECK WITH JAMES IVEY – DEPECHE MODE SPIRIT TOUR 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OI6bsP8UtQ
SOUND CHECK with JAMES IVEY (Presented By Warm Audio) interviews FOH Engineer Antony King and Monitor Engineer Sarne Thorogood of DEPECHE MODE – SPIRIT TOUR 2018 in AMSTERDAM.
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Martin Audio MLA: Chapter 3 – Beyond Line Array
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th1VqW2dD4w
‘Beyond Line Array’ shows how MLA departs from traditional line array thinking to achieve unprecedented coverage consistency. With software control of up to 144 individual cells in an array, MLA delivers a phase-coherent wavefront at the listener’s ears — not immediately in front of the array itself, as advocated by early line array proponents.
MLA is a revolutionary touring system that uses intelligent software to control the individual DSP and onboard amplifiers of up to 144 array cells to deliver:
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Linkin Park “The Hunting Party” Tour 2014 • System Tech Vic Wagner about the Sound and JBL VTX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVGnuheMYnI
Linkin Park have been in business for almost twenty years – one of the best-selling bands of the decade. Ken “Pooch” Van Druten at the Front of House and Vic Wagner as Systech create the Wall of Sound live.
Linkin Park “The Hunting Party” Tour 2014 • Front of House Ken „Pooch“ Van Druten about the Sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7YnHfAMqr0
Linkin Park have been in business for almost twenty years – one of the best-selling bands of the decade. Ken “Pooch” Van Druten at the Front of House and Vic Wagner as Systech create the Wall of Sound live.
The sound reinforcement system is a VTX system from JBL. Pooch and Vic are satisfied with the equipment, they don’t need a delay line and praise the distortion-free reproduction even at high sound pressure levels.
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Meyer Sound at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zA4-ada-eE
John McMahon, Executive Director of Digital Products at Meyer Sound, reflects on the unique challenges of providing the sound for the most spectacular opening and closing ceremonies in the history of the Olympic games.
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Stage Left Audio – Physics 1 (Power Alley)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhJBSXTk0-k
A brief look at the physics issue of “power alley” in sound systems.
The bass audio from sound systems become very prominent when the subs (loudspeakers) are placed too far to the left and right. The distance between the FOH speaker and the bass frequency they are producing, will cause a “power alley” of bass frequencies to occur down the middle of the guest area directly in front of the stage.
Please Note: The Power Alley is most prominent in outdoor events (due to no reflective surfaces). Power alley can exist for indoor shows, but may not be as prominent due to reflective surfaces causing interference.
Stage Left Audio – Stereo or Mono for FOH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOdjIHFBCXk
This video (slide-show) covers a sensitive topic among many people in the audio field. This video is about the use of stereo vs. mono for front of house (FOH) sound. The video is NOT trying to convince anyone to mix in mono, but rather shed more light on the use of mono in a sound system.
A lot of people run stereo FOH mixes. Both stereo and mono have their place in sound. However, there seems to be a misunderstanding of what mono is in live sound.
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STAGEBOX SPLITTER – Cómo enviar los instrumentos a DOS MESAS DE MEZCLAS DIFERENTES: FOH y MONITORES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw3T2ihPYfY
PROTOCOLO DE AUDIO DIGITAL EtherSound – Conexiones entre la MESA y el PATCH DE ESCENARIO DIGITALES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoAX6RtrT38
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Line Array FaitalPro (first prototype)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9se_QH5Gt6A
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K-LA28 easy setup video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFTBiyYl2tQ
Audiocenter KLA 28 Set Up Video Stacking
Audiocenter KLA 28DSP Line Array System Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8iphP2lZ5U
I am taking apart everything of Audiocenter KLA 28DSP Line Array System. Check this video to see what is inside, what component is is use and what brand of component it is using.
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Understanding Sound Reinforcement – Power Amplifiers (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFRH_1WQw4Y
This chapter on power amplifiers is one of the many topics covered in QSC Audio’s Understanding Sound Reinforcement, The Learner’s Guide training course. This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of audio, acoustics and sound reinforcement.
Understanding Sound Reinforcement – Power Amplifiers (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS2JXG6QWmQ
This chapter on power amplifiers is one of the many topics covered in QSC Audio’s Understanding Sound Reinforcement, The Learner’s Guide training course. This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of audio, acoustics and sound reinforcement.
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Studio Tour – Steve Vai’s Harmony Hut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5D0FfQkDWg
PG’s Jason Shadrick is on location in Steve Vai’s backyard inside his personal recording studio dubbed the Harmony Hut. In this segment, we get to check out all the gear, speakers, EQ devices, and rackmount gear guitarist Steve Vai used to record
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Top 10 Powered Speakers Under $1,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oe-unhfIT8
Presenting the ten Top 10 Powered Speakers Under $1,000.
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Motley crue concert conversion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcQcUQkjaXI
This is a time lapse video of he Motley Crue set up and teardown at the Alamodome.
Guns n Roses Not in this lifetime tour Time lapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkWANFtkP9Y
Guns n Roses concert setup time lapse at the Alamodome
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour Time Lapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKmyjsgu_IM
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Eurovision 2011 HD Time-lapse Original
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58DSaE5L0SA
The conversion of a soccer stadium into a high tech arena to stage the biggest music event of the world is a logistical masterpiece. MKtimelapse covered this amazimg transformation with 4 camera systems and delivered the resulting movie in time to be shared by 125 million spectators in 42 countries.
Drake – Would You Like A Tour Load In Timelapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifuHwE0YAFA
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SSL L500 Training Highlights | Audio Recording School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqTzZqHn7TQ
Here are highlights of the 2-day training seminar of the new Live range of consoles by SSL.
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Steve Vai Backline Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NojHp-uiznw
Steve Vai Backline Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6byu0R277t0
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Stage Left Audio – Physics 3 (Inverse Square Law)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67h21GdW1p8
Basic information on the Inverse Square Law and its relationship to decibel levels with outdoor events.
Understanding the Inverse Square Law can greatly help you with managing decibel levels for outdoor events. It can also help you to determine how well you own sound system can perform.
Sound Intensity Physics Problems & Inverse Square Law Formula
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQYALZqZNQ
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Electric Love Festival • Stage Design, Lighting & Sound Production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2R4jLFUJFA
With around 50.000 visitors per day, the Electric Love Festival on the grounds of the Salzburgring in Austria is one of the largest EDM festivals in Europe.
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NEXOVideoVault
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8OJBuoKmHikhXejaj7NZWw
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ArrayProcessing – What is ArrayProcessing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD3uDpYniXU
The optional ArrayProcessing function within the ArrayCalc simulation software V8 incorporates powerful filter algorithms that calculate and optimize the sonic performance of a d&b line array over an entire listening area. ArrayProcessing ensures that every member of the audience benefits from the same remarkable quality of sound by enhancing the spectral consistency, with a defined level distribution, to achieve a consistent tonal balance for each listener. The optimization intensifies the clarity and tonal balance of the J-Series, SL-Series, T-Series, V-Series or Y-Series line array solutions
d&b Soundscape on tour with Imogen Heap. A creative experience with object based audio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdWt8uCwPCI
Recording artist Imogen Heap talks about her interest in music, technology, and shaping sound. She discusses her creative experience with d&b Soundscape, describing it as “like seeing technicolour for the first time”. Imogen also talks about her ambitious world tour and how she plans to take the production from the studio on the road by partnering up with innovative companies who are doing things a little bit differently.
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Wall of Bass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgK_-_SMufo
Bass how low can you go ?
Carreta TREME TREME – truck shakes shakes – the powerful sound of the world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LDoxSoMiEI
Brazil direct to the world. The highest sound pressure from the earth .
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d&b audiotechnik’s SL Line Arrays at Gillette Stadium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buWVq9xPRS4
FOH engineer Tim Holder, Dave Haskell and the crew from Morris Light & Sound talk about using d&b audiotechnik’s new GSL concert line array system for a Kenny Chesney show at Gillette Stadium. The new system was recently featured in FRONT of HOUSE magazine, http://www.fohonline.com
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Timelapse setup lighting and sound systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfrCGweo6MQ
Comment:
Sloppy setup, The truss structure is definitely unsafe, also it just looks bad. Why on earth is the truss free to tip over?
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Turn it On Again Tour Stage Setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cah2Z2Kilk
Genesis – Turn It On Again Tour 2007, filmed at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey USA. Filmed up to show day on the 27th September 2007.
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Studio Tour – Steve Vai’s Harmony Hut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5D0FfQkDWg
PG’s Jason Shadrick is on location in Steve Vai’s backyard inside his personal recording studio dubbed the Harmony Hut. In this segment, we get to check out all the gear, speakers, EQ devices, and rackmount gear guitarist Steve Vai used to record his newest album
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Ed Sheeran ÷ Divide Tour 2018 • Lighting Design, FoH Audio and PA Setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrhmRnZH0vY
EventElevator had the chance to meet the crew of Ed Sheeran at the tour stop in Munich’s Olympic Stadium. Learn more about the entertainment technology, the live sound and the unique stage design from Mark Cunniffe.
÷ Production Manager and FoH Audio Engineer Chris Marsh explains details about his FoH sound techniques with his DiGiCo SD7 and outboard.
÷ System Engineer Charlie Albin explains the composition of the Meyer Sound PA
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This speaker system saves festivals from noise complaints | The Fix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHz-yDtpP6A
A Canadian-made speaker system is saving outdoor music festivals from noise complaints. In the latest edition of The Fix, CBC News looks at how PK Sound is keeping the peace between music festivals and their neighbours.
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SOUND SYSTEM IN JAMAICA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r823cA85q_c
Made in Jamaica Ep7: Tony The Jamaican Sound System Builder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlmMPbu-9SI
Watch Tony Myers, co founder of the Jamaica Sound System Federation, join the Made The Jamaica crew talk about his history with sound system culture in Jamaica.
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Why Sound System Safety Is So Important
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7O96U-hRYI
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EEVblog #840 – Yamaha M3000 Mixing Console Teardown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKCjlU7-Vy0
Dave tears down a monster of a mixing console!
A Professional 40 channel Yamaha M3000 mixer designed for sound reinforcement and concerts.
http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-840-yamaha-m3000-mixing-console-teardown/
http://www.yamaha.com/catalogs/PDFs/brochures/pac/com_Audio/M3000A.pdf
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MY PRO AUDIO RIG EP. 1 | HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET INTO LIVE SOUND?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ9ZOHL33nU
In todays videos we go over my large format audio rig. It consists of JBL mains and subs and is powered by EV amps. It kicks a lot of ass!
PRO AUDIO RIG EP. 2 | AUDIO CONSOLES AND MONITORS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXIJiXUaAos
In todays episode we continue our talks on getting in to the live audio industry. Last week it was all about the PA, today we break down audio consoles and monitors.
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PRODUCTION GIG LOG! | GIG IN THE RAIN | JBL VRX SETUP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpeCCVwno8
Mobile Dj Truck, Trailer, Equipment overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG_E46w_MJ8
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MOBILE DJ BOOTH SETUP | EASY AND CLEAN SETUP FOR 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b92UbFrtlU
In todays video we are going to do an overview of my DJ that I use for weddings, and private events. This is a super quick and classy setup that looks good at just about any event.
THE ULTIMATE DJ TOOLKIT! | EVERY DJ NEEDS THIS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcnck75eLvw
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Dj Tips: Wire Maintenance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx2CESTRb-s
just a tip on a great way to make your wiring look nice, neat, and a hell of a lot easier to set up and tear down!
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Madonna – Building MDNA Tour Stage with Tait – The Matrix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9WY2SPKs8M
Tait Stages S01E12 Ultra Music Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaOAALp4h7o
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Corporate Event Setup Timelapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTxx1GAWK5w
Timelapse photography of the setting up of a high profile corporate event, from unloading the trucks, setting up stage and lighting, through to entry of the guests into the presentation area.
This footage was captured over two days, and shows the incredible amount of work that goes into managing and producing events such as this.
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EAW Adaptive System for CAP 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtR_6iN685c
EAW’s James Bamlett presents the unparalleled benefits of an Adaptive System, in this case a full Anya, Anna, and Otto rig, for the CAP 2016 (La Conferencia Apostólica y Profética) show in Miami, FL.
EAW Mackie Ballard SeafoodFest Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIZRbo8wsqU
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InfoComm 2017: Eastern Acoustic Works Shows Off Its Anna Speaker from the ADAPTive Systems Line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALoEcmalE3M
InfoComm 2017: Eastern Acoustic Works Shows Off Its Anna Speaker from the ADAPTive Systems Line
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In Ear Monitors Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_rfSX34ZR8
A short video on setting up an “In-ear Monitor System”. What in -ear systems are, what you need to put one together, and how to connect them.
In Ear Monitors Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXfCXco6Jo
Part 2 of how to set up in ear monitors. This is how I set up a relatively cheap system for my band, The Infinity Ball. (www.iballmusic.com) Hopefully this helps you get started on creating your own.
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How To Build An In Ear Monitoring System!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9L7gTjFYs
Lets go over how I built an in ear audio system!
Building An IEM System 2.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eOjWfAHgZc
You tag along as Rest, Repose builds a better In Ear Monitoring System with some updates! Big shoutout to Sennheiser, Circle Three Cases and Hosa cables for helping us make this new rig possible!