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Acoustic feedback loop

A reinforcing loop in which loudspeaker output re-enters a microphone and is amplified repeatedly.

Also known as: howlround

Reviewed

Setup

  • Increase gain-before-feedback through placement, pattern, system tuning, level discipline, and controlled stage volume.

Venue contexts

  • Theatre, concerts, festivals, broadcast, and corporate events, as applicable

Signal flow

  • Confirm the source, patch, transport, control, and destination for the system involved.

In practice

Increase gain-before-feedback through placement, pattern, system tuning, level discipline, and controlled stage volume.

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