Specific Output EQ adjustments?

FreakOfNature · Nov 27th 2019

So, I'm using a MBritt Friedman Merged profile live that just KILLS! However, there's one issue. I have a Mesa 2x12 that I like to use for my stage volume but also like to run FoH (So I can have set volume going into FoH and still adjust my stage volume as needed). I have Monitor Cab Off as instructed but herein lies my problem... The profile seems too "Bass'y" through FoH in comparison to the way it sounds through my Cab. I'd normally just toss an EQ in the chain to remove some of the low end freqs but obviously I can't do that without affecting the Mesa cab as well. I'm not at my Kemper to check but are there "Output" EQs for each output section? Would it even work that way? Basically I'm looking for a way to EQ what's going to FoH without affecting my Mesa Cab.

Any thoughts?

DonPetersen · Nov 27th 2019

Quote from FreakOfNature

are there "Output" EQs for each output section? Would it even work that way?

yes and yes.

Wheresthedug · Nov 27th 2019

Go into the Output Menu and tweak the Monitor Out EQ to make the Mesa Cab sound different from FOH or tweak Main Out EQ to affect FOH instead. Personally I would get the FOH sounding good with the profile itself then EQ the onstage cab to taste.

DonPetersen · Nov 28th 2019

Quote from Wheresthedug

Go into the Output Menu and tweak the Monitor Out EQ to make the Mesa Cab sound different from FOH or tweak Main Out EQ to affect FOH instead. Personally I would get the FOH sounding good with the profile itself then EQ the onstage cab to taste.

also, using a high pass filter is pretty common on a guitar channel when mixing - maybe this is all it needs?

Wheresthedug · Nov 28th 2019

Quite possibly. I was just trying to cover all the bases as the original post asked about individual EQ options.

FreakOfNature · Nov 30th 2019

Quote from DonPetersen

also, using a high pass filter is pretty common on a guitar channel when mixing - maybe this is all it needs?

Using a High Pass filter would affect the entire rig though right? I'm just looking to basically lower the bass to FOH without affecting my Speaker out.

FreakOfNature · Nov 30th 2019

Quote from Wheresthedug

Go into the Output Menu and tweak the Monitor Out EQ to make the Mesa Cab sound different from FOH or tweak Main Out EQ to affect FOH instead. Personally I would get the FOH sounding good with the profile itself then EQ the onstage cab to taste.

This sounds like what I want. So, if I tweak the Output EQ for the Main out, it won't affect the Speaker out going to my cab? Am I understanding correctly?

Wheresthedug · Nov 30th 2019

Yes. And if you tweak the monitor out EQ it won’t affect the FOH. As the onstage sound can change from gig to gig my personal preference would be to get the profiles sounding excellent for the main FOH to ensure consistency from gig to gig then tweak the Monitor EQ at sound check to get the onstage soun the way you want it.

DonPetersen · Nov 30th 2019

Quote from FreakOfNature

Using a High Pass filter would affect the entire rig though right? I'm just looking to basically lower the bass to FOH without affecting my Speaker out.

I meant the HPF in the FOH mixers channel(s) where your guitar signal is going to.

FreakOfNature · Nov 30th 2019

Quote from DonPetersen

I meant the HPF in the FOH mixers channel(s) where your guitar signal is going to.

Oh! Gotcha! I know good soundmen definitely do that but I'm just paranoid about relying on others to get the FoH mix sounding right lol I'm trying to simplify things for the sound guy and just have my tone ready to go as soon as the XLR is plugged in. heheheh

Wheresthedug · Nov 30th 2019

That’s why I would tweak the profiles to sound right through front of house then leave them alone and use the monitor EQ to get the stage sound the way you want it.

FreakOfNature · Dec 4th 2019

Thank you Wheresthedug! Your suggestions worked like a champ!

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