Langevin DVC as insert - FOH - Hum - feedback

[ProFool]

Hi, I was wondering if it's a good idea to use the Langevin DVC as insert during a foh session, I used it a couple times and on vocals I seem to get feedback when the singer get's to close to the monitors,
on guitar mic's I seem to get lots of hum when the limiter is on. So I'm tryin to figure what a good start setting is for them, It's a foolproof unit though cousin me some issues. thanks

[fifthcircle]

EQ your monitors properly and you won't get feedback. your issues there are not because of the DVC.

As for the hum on your guitar- is the amp buzzing? The comps can easily raise the levels and make hums and buzzes more audible. Could also be an insert issue on the console- depends on how you insert on your board. 1/4" only- you could have a balancing issue with the console. "real" xlr inserts- could be a grounding issue. Get an IL19 on the output and see if it improves.

--Ben

[ProFool]

Originally Posted by fifthcircle

EQ your monitors properly and you won't get feedback. your issues there are not because of the DVC.

As for the hum on your guitar- is the amp buzzing? The comps can easily raise the levels and make hums and buzzes more audible. Could also be an insert issue on the console- depends on how you insert on your board. 1/4" only- you could have a balancing issue with the console. "real" xlr inserts- could be a grounding issue. Get an IL19 on the output and see if it improves.

--Ben

In the two occasions I used it on vocal I had no control over the monitors, that was on stage, I was doing front mix on a Soundcraft MH4.
It's possible that the guitar amp (Marshall) had some hum, could be and the limiter brought it out even more, console was Soundcraft MB8. I was indeed using 1/4" cables for insert and only had about 5 minutes to plug in my stuff and soundcheck
(or atleast getting my levels right) first song was a mess... Ill check it out again this weekend and try the DVC on the guitars again to keep them a bit under control, not sure what console Ill have then though but mostly it's soundcraft MH4 or MH3
For vocals I switched to a distressor last time and one for bass, and think I will keep it this way from know one.

Cheers