Monitor World

Wedge fundamentals, ringing out a system before doors, and the feedback-control technique that keeps a monitor mix clean.

Why a dedicated monitor console beats mixing wedges from FOH.

The iterative gain-up, identify, pull-3dB loop for clearing a wedge mix before doors.

Mic handling, polarity flips, and correct dual-wedge placement to avoid comb filtering.

The 6 dB rule of thumb and the 3-point technique for keeping gain-before-feedback in hand.