ADMFA Audio
AV Skills Lab – Upcoming Class
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Fixing Bad Sound: Live Audio Troubleshooting 101
A hands-on lab focused on solving the issues that ruin live sound: feedback, gain structure problems,
muddy mixes, distortion, and “why can’t I hear the vocals” moments.
Date
Wed, Feb 4, 2026
Time
5:00–7:00 PM (Doors 4:45)
Location
ADMFA Studio • Houston
ADMFA Studio • 6210 S Dairy Ashford Ste A5, Houston, TX 77072
281-249-5930
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About This Lab
This class is built for real-world environments: churches, venues, rehearsals, live events, and studio rooms.
You’ll learn a repeatable troubleshooting workflow you can apply immediately—so you can fix problems fast under pressure.
Hands-On Audio Skills Lab
Who This Is For
Beginners through intermediate engineers, church tech volunteers, artists building their own setups, and anyone
who needs a systemized way to diagnose and correct bad sound.
- Volunteers and staff who want consistency and confidence
- Artists/creatives who run their own PA or rehearsals
- Engineers who want a faster “problem → solution” workflow
Bring your questions. We will troubleshoot common real scenarios that happen at gigs.
Go to Checkout
Open on Eventbrite
What You’ll Learn
Clear steps, real examples, and hands-on practice—so you can fix problems fast and keep a clean mix.
01
Eliminate Feedback & Noise
Find the cause, ring-out intentionally, and reduce noise while keeping clarity.
- Mic placement + monitor interaction
- EQ moves that actually help
- Common “noise chain” culprits
02
Gain Structure That Works
Set levels correctly so your system has headroom and doesn’t distort.
- Preamp vs fader responsibilities
- Headroom and clipping prevention
- HPF + EQ priorities
03
Fix Bad Mixes Fast
Use a repeatable checklist when the room is muddy or vocals disappear.
- Vocal intelligibility in minutes
- Low-end cleanup
- Quick routing & patch verification