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(Mike Rivers) wrote in message news:znr1084218720k@trad...
In article writes:

What I have:
2 jbl eon speakers.
Alen Heath 16 trx mixer w/ fx.
Alesis 3630 comp/limiter
Sure mics

Questions?
1 - How can I control this beast of a hall.

What hall? What performers? What's the problem?

In general, I wouldn't think that two Eons would do well in any large
space. they're OK for something the size of a small club for an
acoustic act or vocals only for a not-too-loud band. Large halls
present problems, and it's rare that one pair of speakers will solve
all of those problems.

2 - What is my best bet to control feedback when performers do not
speak directly into the mic and I want to boost levels.

Training. Tell them that when they hear feedback, to get closer to the
microphone. It's in THEIR hands, not yours. You're not the one doing
something wrong.

3 - Comp settings and EQ settings and speaker level to look for?

Whatever works. Start with 'bypass' and 'flat.'

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It's amazing I will have everything set and a boom is adjusted so they
can direct the end of the stand straight to there mouth so to speak
(no excuses). I even tell the stage managers to make certain that the
mic is directly placed in front of there mouth's for best desired
audio placement and the first thing the lecturer does is tilt it down
below there mouth or to the right. AHHHHH!!!!!
Then everyone is looking at me to turn it up, turn it up! I do and I
start to hear that ringgggg and oh be; but mind you I have not fed
back in many many months just that ring and feedback comming soon.

This is the case 8 of ten times.. Not fun but someone's got to do it.
I will try all of the above solutions that the other users have posted
but I must agree mic placement is 100% key. I will try to get a pix of
the hall and post it for ya all. It's a wonderful venue and the
artists and lectures are grand but getting that crisp clear well heard
sound with confidence is kind of hit or miss and most of the times I
survive successfully but not without some wrinkles.

Cheers!