Dennis Hegland asks for some tips on eq and reverb use for both music and video. He says:
“I’ve read that reverb is overly used. I’m thinking more in line of home studio recording than worship but we could restrict the discussion to worship if you want. Then regarding eq for guitar, is there a general starting profile or do you just start with a dry flat profile and experiment until you’re satisfied?”
Geoff Boswell, Sound Consultant, B&H Syscom Ltd replies:
Big ask. YES reverb is often overused and definitely misunderstood. In a live worship context there is loads to get right and get a handle on way before reverb! Any instrumentalist like an electric guitarist will have own reverb. Should not be added at the mixer really. Vocals occasionally may need a bit of ‘wetting up’ but rarely in my opinion. Concentrate on good source sounds – good FOH sound!
Geoff’s websites:
www.audioplan.co.uk – Geoff’s site for his independent work
www.bhsyscom.co.uk – B&H Sound when Geoff routes all installations & sales
Above is the video Geoff mentions in the article and in his comment below.