Eliminating Microphone Feedback: Essential Techniques for Live Sound Engineers

Kyle introduces an effective ear training method that links octave frequencies to vowel sounds, beneficial for audio engineers. He emphasizes the importance of identifying frequencies by ear, especially for live sound engineers, and provides resources like a free guide and tools to get started. The video also highlights the advantages of this method in identifying problem frequencies and microphone feedback without relying on software. Recommended resources include a tool at webtet.net and a book by Jason Corey. Viewers are encouraged to explore more content for further learning.

What is the best ear training method according to Kyle?

• Practicing with different instruments

• Listening to various music genres

• Associating octave frequencies to vowel sounds

• Using a real-time analyzer

Where can you download the free ear training frequency guide?

• eartraining.com/guide

• audiouniversityonline.com/ear-training-guide/

• webtet.net

• audiouniversityonline.com/resources

How often should you practice the ear training method to see benefits?

• A few times a week

• Every day

• Only when you have free time

• Once a month

What is one major benefit of identifying problem frequencies by ear for a front of house engineer?

• It allows for a 12 dB boost through the entire spectrum

• It helps in mixing without subjecting the audience to unnecessary boosts

• It makes the mixing process faster

• It eliminates the need for any software

How can this ear training method help monitor engineers?

• By improving their overall hearing ability

• By reducing the need for stage monitors

• By helping them identify microphone feedback frequencies quickly

• By allowing them to mix music better

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What is a potential issue with relying solely on software for frequency identification?

• Software is not user-friendly

• Software is too expensive

• Software can fail if the laptop battery dies

• Software is always accurate

What are the ISO third-octave frequencies used for in this ear training method?

• They are used in every musical instrument

• They are the frequencies found on almost every graphic EQ

• They are irrelevant to this method

• They are only used in studio mixing

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What is the first recommended tool for practicing this ear training method?

• audiouniversityonline.com

• webtet.net

• soundengineer.com

• eartraining.com

Who is the author of the book 'Audio Production and Critical Listening: Technical Ear Training'?

• John Smith

• Michael Brown

• Kyle

• Jason Corey

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Where can you find more videos on ear training for audio engineers?

• audiouniversityonline.com

• webtet.net

• YouTube

• On the screen at the end of the video