Left / Right Sub Setups | Everything You Need To Know
Mar 29, 2022We all want a killer low end, right? Something that’s consistent, tight, and powerful. Deploying subwoofers the right way sets yourself up for success so you’re not chasing your tail on the kick drum the entire gig.
Once of the most common setups is a left/right sub setup. One (or several) subs on each side of the stage, very similar to where our mains placement would be.
Live sound is a game of tradeoffs - it’s easy to simply throw some subs on the deck and call it a day, but are you *fully* aware of what’s at play here? Do you know what you’re both gaining AND losing by choosing this method for deploying subs?
Today I’ve got 5 pros, 5 cons, and 2 workarounds for you. What are the benefits of going with a LR rig, some of the major drawbacks, and two strategies for mitigating those drawbacks.
We’ll cover:
- What’s my favorite LR configuration
- Why left/right sub setups are incompatible with immersive mixing
- How to cut down on rigging points
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