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Amps/IEM balance to avoid wash and feedback; tilt-back and isolation boxes. more

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Multicore connection from stage to console; analog or digital (Dante, AVB, AES50). more

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Submix or isolated element (e.g., drums, bass, vocals) exported as a file for mix, remix, or live playback workflows. more

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Stem up/down by register and voice; separate voices for independent rhythms. more

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Mastering from grouped stems (drums, vocals, instruments) for finer control while retaining mix integrity. more

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Clear, versioned names like Song_120bpm_Stem-Drums_v2.wav with notes on processing (dry/wet). more

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Export grouped stems with embedded headroom and consistent start; facilitates revisions. more

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Consolidate time-aligned stems; print FX tails; consistent naming for mastering. more

Dry = no effects printed; Wet = effects printed (reverb, delay, etc.). Provide both when sharing stems for flexibility. more

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Separate audio stems (drums, bass, keys, BVs) for live mixing. Provides flexibility for FOH and failover if parts drop out. more

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Use M/S EQ/compression to widen or tighten; avoid hollow mid by over-widening. more

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Perceived placement/width/depth between loudspeakers, influenced by timing, level, and reflection control. more

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Widen mids/highs; keep sub mono (≤120 Hz) for translation. more

Coincident/near-coincident arrays (XY, ORTF, NOS), spaced pairs (AB), and Blumlein for image capture. more

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Optimizing titles, bios, images, and keywords to improve discovery across streaming services. more

Choose platform, shipping zones, taxes, returns; integrate with CRM. more

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Narrative development across verses; raise stakes or perspective with each pass. more

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Iconic double-cutaway guitar design; bright single-coil tones and versatile switching. more

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Digital audio platforms delivering on-demand playback; royalties depend on service model and territory. more

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Monitoring data from Spotify for Artists, YouTube Studio, etc., to refine marketing, setlists, and release timing. more

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Pro-rata vs fan-powered/user-centric systems; know how your audience behavior affects your revenue. more

LH leaps (bass+chord) or compact 3–7 shells for small combos. more

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Chamber genre for two violins, viola, and cello; often in four movements. more

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Skip strings to outline wide intervals and modern arpeggios. more

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Song form where each stanza uses the same music (AAA). more

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Arrive prepared, label tracks, minimize noise, respect roles, and keep backup copies—time is money. more

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Time-align subs to mains; check polarity to avoid power alley/nulls. more

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