My understanding in years past was that Roger Nichols travelled with   
   the band and mixed the mains. Not the case this trip?   
      
   I can't imagine they went with anyone other than Clair Brothers for   
   the sound system...but I guess that's possible too.   
      
   I saw them last in Hershey, PA, in '03 (?) and the sound started out   
   pretty rough but improved. The time before that was Irvine, CA, in '00   
   and it was impeccable - probably the best live sound I've ever heard.   
      
   I'm not sure when they decided to do this summer tour, but if it was a   
   last-minute deal, that can make it hard to get top-notch equipment and   
   good people to run it.   
      
   On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:21:55 GMT, Dave M  wrote:   
      
   >> Shame about the live sound, but that's the way   
   >> it is with most large venues, unfortunately - at least it is over here in   
   >> the UK.   
   >   
   >> Chuck Rainey wouldn't want to play with   
   >> them live, because from what he's heard of their live sound, it wouldn't be   
   >> possible for the listener to pick out his parts!   
   >   
   >Well, Chuck is right about that.  Bass is always troublesome   
   >in large indoor venues, especially ones not designed for   
   >music, but I saw them outdoors (which should make for   
   >tighter, clearer bass), at a place known for good sound.  Of   
   >course, the sound system has to be good and it seems that   
   >the one SD is using isn't.  Some friends saw the band a few   
   >weeks after I did, w/ the same PA and experienced poor   
   >sound, also.   
   >   
   >I was 5-6 rows behind and maybe 6 ft to the left of the   
   >board and the sound was just blaring mids and highs.  The   
   >earplugs we wore didn't really cause much muffling; they   
   >actually helped balance the sound, which is one reason I was   
   >able to hear the bass somewhat.   
   >   
   >I don't know what's wrong w/ SD; they're so meticulous w/   
   >their records, I can't believe their live sound is so awful.   
   >  I looked for an email address on the site so I could   
   >comment, but I couldn't find one.   
      
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