Live sound and performance · updated 2026-08-16
FEEDBACK
The howl when a mic hears its own amplified output. Fixed with placement, pattern choice and narrow EQ cuts.

SOURCES AND CITATIONS
Free, primary references for feedback — standards bodies, manufacturers, government offices and university course material.
RELATED TERMS IN LIVE SOUND AND PERFORMANCE
- FOH
- Monitor mix / IEMs
- DI box
- Line check vs soundcheck
- Stage plot and input list
- Backline
- Hearing protection and exposure limits
- Gain before feedback
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