Finally had our first gig of the year and first chance to use my FM3 live. Overall, I was pleased with my monitored sound through my QSC10.2, but that’s because I spent countless hours endlessly dialing and redialing my patches. The QSC has over 10 different DSP settings, so my method to this point has been to use the studio monitor setting (the flattest response from what I read, although still not very flat) to dial things in and then switch the DSP to the default setting to mimic what I assume would be similar to a FOH sound. Obviously, they sound very different (much more low end) on the default setting.
So my question is, does this seem like the correct method? I did determine that I’m completely fine with a wedge solution, so I don’t need a cab behind me. Should I consider a studio monitor like the Adam’s A7X to dial in tones and then use the QSC as a wedge at the gigs? Should I replace the QSC with something like an active Xitone wedge and use that for dialing in tones and for monitoring? If I went with studio monitors, could I get just one or would I need two for dialing in my patches?
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
So my question is, does this seem like the correct method? I did determine that I’m completely fine with a wedge solution, so I don’t need a cab behind me. Should I consider a studio monitor like the Adam’s A7X to dial in tones and then use the QSC as a wedge at the gigs? Should I replace the QSC with something like an active Xitone wedge and use that for dialing in tones and for monitoring? If I went with studio monitors, could I get just one or would I need two for dialing in my patches?
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!