Speaker placement on gigs

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 23 Sep 2023 10:57 am

When I go on Gigs I play through two 15 “ speaker.Where should I place them in order to hear my playing and for the audience to hear. Behind me beside me and how many feeet. Many thanks dear brothers.

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 23 Sep 2023 11:05 am

I have one close to me and a little behind so I can hear myself, and the other on the other side of the band in the back line for the benefit of everyone else.
I use stereo effects, so this gives a good spread.
Exact distances will depend on the size of the stage.

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 24 Sep 2023 10:33 am

For yourself -
As far away from the drums as you can get! About 4’ behind and maybe 2-3’ to the right or left of your seated position, aimed upwards (or on an amp stand) and toward you but slightly lower than your head. You’ll hear your true tone minus the ice pick highs. Be careful with your volume.

For the audience-
Line out from the amp, or mic the speaker to the PA board. If the other speaker is your only option, then either do what Ian suggests or aim it straight out to the audience from the most convenient spot you can find.

One guarantee - what you hear and what your audience hears from you will be two different things.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 24 Sep 2023 10:46 am

Depends on the stage layout and the available space. I also use 2 speakers in a stereo rig.

I like to put my speakers as far behind me as possible. 10 ft. or so is not too much. Reason being, almost everybody tells me I don't play loud enough. This way, it takes more volume for me to hear myself and hopefully loud enough in the stage mix.

I spread them out as much as possible and point one sort of to the other side of the stage.

In large events, I usually get one speaker in the FOH, so the rest is out of my hands there as per Fred's comment. I just try to suit myself with the sound. Yes, we all know that the 2 speaker stereo thing is just for us but it's all worth it for me and I hate when I have to use just a single speaker or a combo amp.

Jeremy Reeves · Post by **Jeremy Reeves** » 24 Sep 2023 12:36 pm

leave one at home unless you have a roadie

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 24 Sep 2023 1:10 pm

Jerry Overstreet wrote:Yes, we all know that the 2 speaker stereo thing is just for us but it's all worth it for me and I hate when I have to use just a single speaker or a combo amp.

My feeling exactly, Jerry - I'm going to enjoy myself even if no-one else cares!

Chris Harwood · Post by **Chris Harwood** » 24 Sep 2023 4:59 pm

Ian Rae wrote:
Jerry Overstreet wrote:Yes, we all know that the 2 speaker stereo thing is just for us but it's all worth it for me and I hate when I have to use just a single speaker or a combo amp.
My feeling exactly, Jerry - I'm going to enjoy myself even if no-one else cares!

THIS^^^^ in spades....if it makes you play better...