https://www.sounddesignlive.com/david-strang/Interview with the vice president of audio at PRG, David Strang, about sound system design for Broadway and the challenges in the post-Covid audio industry.💙 Start supporting Sound Design Live today for as little as $5/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

<a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/david-strang/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/david-strang/</a> Interview with the vice president of audio at PRG, David Strang, about sound system design for Broadway and the challenges in the post-Covid audio industry. 💙 Start supporting Sound Design Live today for as little as $5/month on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

No Technical Element Should Distract You from the Story on Stage

Why are so many sound systems out of alignment? I dig into this subject with Scott Adamson from The Production Academy and introduce my new tool for subwoofer alignment.Video: https://youtu.be/uG1U_0iQTE0- SubAligner: https://www.subaligner.com/- My first interview with Scott: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/foh-mixing-eq-it-till-it-sounds-good-scott-adamson- The Complete Guide to Measurement Microphone Placement for Subwoofer Alignment: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/the-complete-guide-to-measurement-microphone-placement-for-subwoofer-alignment/- Subwoofer Alignment: The Foolproof Relative / Absolute Method: https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/nl/studiezaal/166-subwoofer-alignment-the-foolproof-relative-absolute-method- Sub Align calculator: https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/calculators/107-sub-align- The production academy: https://www.theproductionacademy.com/

Why are so many sound systems out of alignment? I dig into this subject with Scott Adamson from The Production Academy and introduce my new tool for subwoofer alignment. Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/uG1U_0iQTE0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/uG1U_0iQTE0</a> - SubAligner: <a href="https://www.subaligner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.subaligner.com/</a> - My first interview with Scott: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/foh-mixing-eq-it-till-it-sounds-good-scott-adamson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/foh-mixing-eq-it-till-it-sounds-good-scott-adamson</a> - The Complete Guide to Measurement Microphone Placement for Subwoofer Alignment: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/the-complete-guide-to-measurement-microphone-placement-for-subwoofer-alignment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/the-complete-guide-to-measurement-microphone-placement-for-subwoofer-alignment/</a> - Subwoofer Alignment: The Foolproof Relative / Absolute Method: <a href="https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/nl/studiezaal/166-subwoofer-alignment-the-foolproof-relative-absolute-method" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/nl/studiezaal/166-subwoofer-alignment-the-foolproof-relative-absolute-method</a> - Sub Align calculator: <a href="https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/calculators/107-sub-align" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/calculators/107-sub-align</a> - The production academy: <a href="https://www.theproductionacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theproductionacademy.com/</a>

The Bass Whisperer: From Confusion to Alignment

Nick Malgieri

I had the opportunity to visit the d&amp;b office in Asheville to measure their speaker inventory and chat with Advanced Systems Specialist, Nick Malgieri. d&amp;b education: https://www.dbaudio.com/global/en/education/ Tracebook: https://trace-book.org/ Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/thought-patterns https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll

I had the opportunity to visit the d&amp;b office in Asheville to measure their speaker inventory and chat with Advanced Systems Specialist, Nick Malgieri. d&amp;b education: <a href="https://www.dbaudio.com/global/en/education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dbaudio.com/global/en/education/</a> Tracebook: <a href="https://trace-book.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://trace-book.org/</a> Music from #Uppbeat: <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/thought-patterns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/thought-patterns</a> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll</a>

Random Questions with Nick Malgieri from d&b

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/iem-the-recipe-for-failure-and-how-to-avoid-it/In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Beirut based freelance live sound engineer, tour/project manager specializing in IEM mixing, and tech specialist for the middle east and africa region for Meyer Sound, Sana Romanos. We discuss touring around Europe and the middle east and mixing IEMs.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/iem-the-recipe-for-failure-and-how-to-avoid-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/iem-the-recipe-for-failure-and-how-to-avoid-it/</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Beirut based freelance live sound engineer, tour/project manager specializing in IEM mixing, and tech specialist for the middle east and africa region for Meyer Sound, Sana Romanos. We discuss touring around Europe and the middle east and mixing IEMs. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

IEM: The Recipe for Failure and How to Avoid It

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/why-is-the-125-hz-band-so-important/Interview with the author of Rock and Pop Venues: Acoustic and Architectural Design and founder of Flex Acoustics, Niels Adelman-Larsen. We discuss room acoustics, reverb time, and sound system design.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/why-is-the-125-hz-band-so-important/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/why-is-the-125-hz-band-so-important/</a> Interview with the author of Rock and Pop Venues: Acoustic and Architectural Design and founder of Flex Acoustics, Niels Adelman-Larsen. We discuss room acoustics, reverb time, and sound system design. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Why is the 125 Hz band so Important?

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/sexual-harassment-is-a-workplace-safety-issue/Interview with Kim Warnick on sexual harassment at live events, how the laws affect freelancers and employees differently, and a day in the life of a touring crisis counselor.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/sexual-harassment-is-a-workplace-safety-issue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/sexual-harassment-is-a-workplace-safety-issue/</a> Interview with Kim Warnick on sexual harassment at live events, how the laws affect freelancers and employees differently, and a day in the life of a touring crisis counselor. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Sexual Harassment Is a Workplace Safety Issue

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-choose-a-digital-console-deal-with-cranky-artists-ken-newman/In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by freelance FOH engineer for such artists as Barry Manilow, Chris Isaak, Julio Iglesias, Anita Baker, and Shirley MacLaine, Ken Newman. We discuss the definition of good sound, choosing the right digital console, and vocal reverb.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-choose-a-digital-console-deal-with-cranky-artists-ken-newman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-choose-a-digital-console-deal-with-cranky-artists-ken-newman/</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by freelance FOH engineer for such artists as Barry Manilow, Chris Isaak, Julio Iglesias, Anita Baker, and Shirley MacLaine, Ken Newman. We discuss the definition of good sound, choosing the right digital console, and vocal reverb. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

How to Choose a Digital Console & Deal With Cranky Artists

Complete show notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/nobody-cares-until-the-shit-hits-the-fan/Interview with  FOH sound engineer Sean Sullivan about having a solid backup plan for every link in the signal chain and using virtual playback for sound system calibration.Starting supporting Sound Design Live today for only $5 at https://patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete show notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/nobody-cares-until-the-shit-hits-the-fan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/nobody-cares-until-the-shit-hits-the-fan/</a> Interview with FOH sound engineer Sean Sullivan about having a solid backup plan for every link in the signal chain and using virtual playback for sound system calibration. Starting supporting Sound Design Live today for only $5 at <a href="https://patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Nobody Cares until the Shit Hits the Fan

Peter Erskine

Intercom

Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/intro-to-digital-wireless-intercom-with-peter-erskine/Interview with freelance coms and RF coordinator Peter Erskine on Unity Intercom, deploying intercom antennas properly, and the must have tools for today's RF technician.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/intro-to-digital-wireless-intercom-with-peter-erskine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/intro-to-digital-wireless-intercom-with-peter-erskine/</a> Interview with freelance coms and RF coordinator Peter Erskine on Unity Intercom, deploying intercom antennas properly, and the must have tools for today's RF technician. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Intro to Digital Wireless Intercom with Peter Erskine

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=48254In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Manager of Technical Services at GerrAudio Distribution, Ian Robertson, independent consultant and designer of AV systems, Arthur Skudra, and previous vice-president now board member of the AES for the Latin American Region, César Lamschtein. We discuss career advice coming out of the pandemic and how Tracebook can support your work in the field when you run into speakers you're not familiar with.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=48254" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=48254</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Manager of Technical Services at GerrAudio Distribution, Ian Robertson, independent consultant and designer of AV systems, Arthur Skudra, and previous vice-president now board member of the AES for the Latin American Region, César Lamschtein. We discuss career advice coming out of the pandemic and how Tracebook can support your work in the field when you run into speakers you're not familiar with. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

What happens if you're not familiar with a speaker?

Build your career as a sound engineer. The podcast for live audio professionals. Interviews with the leading innovators in concert, theatre, and corporate production. Submit your questions: http://buff.ly/Nwpsf0Nathan Lively is a Career Coach for Audio Professionals, Podcast Consultant for Small Businesses, and Author.

It&#39;s a valuable resource to hear what other designers and engineers are up to.

Very Informative

I really appreciate your podcast and recommend it to all the junior engineers I work with.

Excellent resource!

Build your career as a sound engineer. The podcast for live audio professionals. Interviews with the leading innovators in concert, theatre, and corporate production. Submit your questions: <a href="http://buff.ly/Nwpsf0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://buff.ly/Nwpsf0</a> Nathan Lively is a Career Coach for Audio Professionals, Podcast Consultant for Small Businesses, and Author.

Sound Design Live - Career building interviews on live sound, theatre, AV, recording, and sound system tuning

Bob McCarthy

In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with the author of Sound System Design &amp; Optimization and the Director of System Optimization at Meyer Sound, Bob McCarthy. We talk about variable acoustic architecture, why we must optimize before we mix, and how to prioritize our system check list. We also discuss why graphic EQs are useless, common misconceptions about stereo, the pitfalls of L/R stacked subs, why sound is so difficult to teach, tips for finding on-axis points and relative splay angles between speakers, wireless microphones for measurement, hardware and software measurement systems, and how to get what you want without humiliating the client.http://sounddesignlive.com/sound-system-design-optimization-bob-mccarthySupport Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with the author of Sound System Design &amp; Optimization and the Director of System Optimization at Meyer Sound, Bob McCarthy. We talk about variable acoustic architecture, why we must optimize before we mix, and how to prioritize our system check list. We also discuss why graphic EQs are useless, common misconceptions about stereo, the pitfalls of L/R stacked subs, why sound is so difficult to teach, tips for finding on-axis points and relative splay angles between speakers, wireless microphones for measurement, hardware and software measurement systems, and how to get what you want without humiliating the client. <a href="http://sounddesignlive.com/sound-system-design-optimization-bob-mccarthy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sounddesignlive.com/sound-system-design-optimization-bob-mccarthy</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Sound System Design & Optimization with Bob McCarthy

Dave Rat

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45060In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the president of Rat Sound Systems, Dave Rat. We discuss artistic solutions to technical problems, the best mindset for a finding work and a long fulfilling career, and the time Flea shouted in his face for missing an entrance.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45060" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45060</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the president of Rat Sound Systems, Dave Rat. We discuss artistic solutions to technical problems, the best mindset for a finding work and a long fulfilling career, and the time Flea shouted in his face for missing an entrance. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Dave Rat's Simple Problem Solving Mindset for a Long Fulfilling Career in Pro Audio

Emmylou Harris

In this third episode of Sound Design Live I talked to award-winning sound designer Roy Taylor in Austin, TX about mixing for Emmylou Harris and Patty Griffin, production management for the SXSW music festival, and using technical limitations creatively.http://sounddesignlive.com/mixing-emmylou-harris-roy-taylor/Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this third episode of Sound Design Live I talked to award-winning sound designer Roy Taylor in Austin, TX about mixing for Emmylou Harris and Patty Griffin, production management for the SXSW music festival, and using technical limitations creatively. <a href="http://sounddesignlive.com/mixing-emmylou-harris-roy-taylor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sounddesignlive.com/mixing-emmylou-harris-roy-taylor/</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Mixing For Emmylou Harris & Producing SXSW

Show notes, images, and links: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1DHSupport Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignliveIn this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Karl Winkler from Lectrosonics. We discuss the basics of frequency coordination, wireless microphone myths, and how the Super Bowl manages 1,000 channels of wireless devices. Karl also explains what a backup frequency is, whether bluetooth devices, microwaves and cell phones will cause interference, and how to prepare for rogue wireless devices.	1.	Music in this episode by The Giovanni Quartet, Brodsky Quartet, The Bartok Quartet, and Brentano String Quartet.	2.	USC Recording Arts 	3.	Karl's principles for success in audio	1.	Have a good attitude. If your job is to roll tires from the back of the store to the front, you should be so good that people will pay to see you do it. Don't be afraid of the work or think of it as being beneath you.	2.	The basics always matter. Every art and science requires you to know the fundamentals.	3.	Really listen. Learn to use use your ears as a troubleshooting tool. See Trouble-Shooting Audio Systems tutorial.	4.	SynAudCon - Making Wireless Work 	5.	Wireless Workbench 	6.	Myths	1.	Wireless mics are voodoo.	2.	A directional antenna is always better.	3.	I can get more range with boosted antennas.	4.	Lectrosonics is too expensive.	7.	Cavity Filter = Pass band filter. Blocks out bands of frequencies to focus only on the ones you want.	8.	Interview with Jim Venable from the Wireless Speaker Association 	9.	Axient system from Shure 	10.	Spectra Pulse from Audio Technica 	11.	Lectrosonics Facebook Group and FAQ page 	12.	Words	1.	Shark Fins = Directional antennas = LPDA (log periodic dipol arrays)	2.	Intermodulation distortion = Occurs when two or more signals mix within an active device and create phantom frequencies.	3.	Backup/spare frequencies = Pre-coordinated channels that you don't need at the moment, but are already calculated to fit, preventing guess work.	13.	Big Mistakes	1.	Not separating your IEMs, comms, and mics into different bands.	2.	Bad antenna placement.	3.	Not calculating signal loss for long antenna cable.	14.	Quotes	1.	"Audio is a guilded career. You start as an apprentice. That's how most people get their start."	2.	"Your attitude is irreplaceable."	3.	"There is something to learn from everything you do in life."	4.	"Any time you add an active component, you are potentially raising the noise floor and increasing distortion. It can mix signals and create intermodulation products. You always want a net zero gain between antenna and receiver."

Show notes, images, and links: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1DH</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Karl Winkler from Lectrosonics. We discuss the basics of frequency coordination, wireless microphone myths, and how the Super Bowl manages 1,000 channels of wireless devices. Karl also explains what a backup frequency is, whether bluetooth devices, microwaves and cell phones will cause interference, and how to prepare for rogue wireless devices. 	1.	Music in this episode by The Giovanni Quartet, Brodsky Quartet, The Bartok Quartet, and Brentano String Quartet. 	2.	USC Recording Arts  	3.	Karl's principles for success in audio 	1.	Have a good attitude. If your job is to roll tires from the back of the store to the front, you should be so good that people will pay to see you do it. Don't be afraid of the work or think of it as being beneath you. 	2.	The basics always matter. Every art and science requires you to know the fundamentals. 	3.	Really listen. Learn to use use your ears as a troubleshooting tool. See Trouble-Shooting Audio Systems tutorial. 	4.	SynAudCon - Making Wireless Work  	5.	Wireless Workbench  	6.	Myths 	1.	Wireless mics are voodoo. 	2.	A directional antenna is always better. 	3.	I can get more range with boosted antennas. 	4.	Lectrosonics is too expensive. 	7.	Cavity Filter = Pass band filter. Blocks out bands of frequencies to focus only on the ones you want. 	8.	Interview with Jim Venable from the Wireless Speaker Association  	9.	Axient system from Shure  	10.	Spectra Pulse from Audio Technica  	11.	Lectrosonics Facebook Group and FAQ page  	12.	Words 	1.	Shark Fins = Directional antennas = LPDA (log periodic dipol arrays) 	2.	Intermodulation distortion = Occurs when two or more signals mix within an active device and create phantom frequencies. 	3.	Backup/spare frequencies = Pre-coordinated channels that you don't need at the moment, but are already calculated to fit, preventing guess work. 	13.	Big Mistakes 	1.	Not separating your IEMs, comms, and mics into different bands. 	2.	Bad antenna placement. 	3.	Not calculating signal loss for long antenna cable. 	14.	Quotes 	1.	"Audio is a guilded career. You start as an apprentice. That's how most people get their start." 	2.	"Your attitude is irreplaceable." 	3.	"There is something to learn from everything you do in life." 	4.	"Any time you add an active component, you are potentially raising the noise floor and increasing distortion. It can mix signals and create intermodulation products. You always want a net zero gain between antenna and receiver."

How to Take Control of Your Wireless Microphones

Van Druten

Original post: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1iWSupport Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignliveIn this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Kenneth 'Pooch' Van Druten, the FOH sound engineer for Linkin Park, Alice and Chains, Kid Rock, and System of a Down. We discuss:1. How Van Druten got his first job in audio.	2. The number one skill that gets him in the door for every job.	3. The value of microphone placement.	4. Why speaker coverage is important beyond anything else.	5. How to set gates using side-chains and virtual sound check.	6. Results and trends from Van Druten's annual hearing health check.	7. Mixing monitors for Pantera.	8. Van Druten's SPL strategy for Linkin Park.	9. How Van Druten managed to record and mix every Linkin Park show for two years solid.	10. Whether mixing live show recordings is a viable second income stream?	11. Good plugins for vocals.	Quotes:"One of the things that you have to do to break into this industry is be willing to do anything."	"Often someone will ask me, 'How'd you do that?' And I'll say, 'I have no idea.'"	"I worked with an engineer that made me spend an entire day moving an SM57 microphone centimeters around a guitar amp."	"The only kind of relationship I can have with an artist is an honest one."	"Being a great system engineer is a different skill set than the one I have."	"Coverage is important beyond anything else."	"The entire drum kit is an instrument. Not just the tom or the snare."	"There are situations when you just can't win."	"I listen to 200 shows a year. It's important to me not to listen to those at 106dB A-weighted."	"You mix at 100dB? That doesn't mean anything."	"I don't know if you've measured crowds recently. At a Linkin Park show, if there are 11 songs, there are 11 times where it goes to 107 dB A-weighted no problem."	"I feel responsible not only for my own hearing, but for the hearing of people that come to my shows."Takeaways:Don't wait till after college to get an internship. Van Druten started as a studio intern at a local recording studio when he entered school and by the time he graduated he was the head engineer.	Learn social intelligence and empathy (i.e., how to talk to crazy people) because you have to be able to get along with them before you can get the job.	Mic placement is important. Time spent learning it now will benefit you for the rest of your career.

Original post: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1iW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1iW</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with <a href="http://poochresume.evilentertainment.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kenneth 'Pooch' Van Druten</a>, the FOH sound engineer for Linkin Park, Alice and Chains, Kid Rock, and System of a Down. We discuss: 1. How Van Druten got his first job in audio. 	2. The number one skill that gets him in the door for every job. 	3. The value of microphone placement. 	4. Why speaker coverage is important beyond anything else. 	5. How to set gates using side-chains and virtual sound check. 	6. Results and trends from Van Druten's annual hearing health check. 	7. Mixing monitors for Pantera. 	8. Van Druten's SPL strategy for Linkin Park. 	9. How Van Druten managed to record and mix every Linkin Park show for two years solid. 	10. Whether mixing live show recordings is a viable second income stream? 	11. Good plugins for vocals. 	 Quotes: "One of the things that you have to do to break into this industry is be willing to do anything." 	"Often someone will ask me, 'How'd you do that?' And I'll say, 'I have no idea.'" 	"I worked with an engineer that made me spend an entire day moving an SM57 microphone centimeters around a guitar amp." 	"The only kind of relationship I can have with an artist is an honest one." 	"Being a great system engineer is a different skill set than the one I have." 	"Coverage is important beyond anything else." 	"The entire drum kit is an instrument. Not just the tom or the snare." 	"There are situations when you just can't win." 	"I listen to 200 shows a year. It's important to me not to listen to those at 106dB A-weighted." 	"You mix at 100dB? That doesn't mean anything." 	"I don't know if you've measured crowds recently. At a Linkin Park show, if there are 11 songs, there are 11 times where it goes to 107 dB A-weighted no problem." 	"I feel responsible not only for my own hearing, but for the hearing of people that come to my shows." Takeaways: Don't wait till after college to get an internship. Van Druten started as a studio intern at a local recording studio when he entered school and by the time he graduated he was the head engineer. 	Learn social intelligence and empathy (i.e., how to talk to crazy people) because you have to be able to get along with them before you can get the job. 	Mic placement is important. Time spent learning it now will benefit you for the rest of your career.

11 Lessons I Learned From Ken 'Pooch' Van Druten

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aDXInterview with Chris Leonard on monitors for Tears for Fears, setting up the sound system for the presidential inauguration, and Dante troubleshooting tips.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aDX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aDX</a> Interview with Chris Leonard on monitors for Tears for Fears, setting up the sound system for the presidential inauguration, and Dante troubleshooting tips. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Mixing Monitors for Tears for Fears

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-alOInterview with Chris Tsanjoures, Product Manager and Smaart Instructor at Rational Acoustics, about sound system tuning time saving techniques, microphone placement for main+sub alignment, and the biggest mistake new Smart users are making.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://wp.me/p1sfi8-alO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p1sfi8-alO</a> Interview with Chris Tsanjoures, Product Manager and Smaart Instructor at Rational Acoustics, about sound system tuning time saving techniques, microphone placement for main+sub alignment, and the biggest mistake new Smart users are making. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Smaart is just a tool. You are the analyzer.

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9rNIn this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk to Dave Swallow, Merlijn van Veen, Bob McCarthy, Darryn de la Soul and Michelle Pettinato about their best tips to find a touring FOH sound engineer job.Who should I build relationships with to get international touring gigs?Should I work for free to get my foot in the door?Who are the best people to cold call to find touring jobs?Should I approach bands who are on tour about working with them?Should I work for free to get experience?Where is the best place to work to get picked up for a tour?How do I get my name out there for a touring FOH sound engineer job?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9rN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9rN</a> In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk to Dave Swallow, Merlijn van Veen, Bob McCarthy, Darryn de la Soul and Michelle Pettinato about their best tips to find a touring FOH sound engineer job. Who should I build relationships with to get international touring gigs? Should I work for free to get my foot in the door? Who are the best people to cold call to find touring jobs? Should I approach bands who are on tour about working with them? Should I work for free to get experience? Where is the best place to work to get picked up for a tour? How do I get my name out there for a touring FOH sound engineer job? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Do you want a job as a touring FOH sound engineer? You need to hear this.

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a05Interview with Merlijn van Veen on how audio analyzers used in sound system tuning can easily be abused for micromanagement and over EQing and your questions on line array vs point source.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a05" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a05</a> Interview with Merlijn van Veen on how audio analyzers used in sound system tuning can easily be abused for micromanagement and over EQing and your questions on line array vs point source. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

This Is Why You Are Over EQing with Merlijn van Veen

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45316In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the senior technical support and education specialist at Meyer Sound, Merlijn van Veen. We discuss subwoofer alignment, subwoofer spacing, and M-noise.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45316" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45316</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the senior technical support and education specialist at Meyer Sound, Merlijn van Veen. We discuss subwoofer alignment, subwoofer spacing, and M-noise. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Merlijn's Subwoofer Alignment Method Will Make You Feel like a Jedi Master

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-ap1Interview with FOH mixer Scott Adamson about his approach to EQ, the difference between big sound and loud sound, and the most important mindset that helped his career.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://wp.me/p1sfi8-ap1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p1sfi8-ap1</a> Interview with FOH mixer Scott Adamson about his approach to EQ, the difference between big sound and loud sound, and the most important mindset that helped his career. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

FOH Mixing: EQ it till it sounds good

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Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2eOIn this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Rick Goetz, the founder of Music Consultant, about music marketing, promotion, and consulting. Rick has worked with Kid Rock, Matchbox 20, Dream Theatre, and Pantera. We discuss the top career mistakes that musicians make, what it means to create an enduring lifelong career in audio, and how to expand your opportunities to start playing at a higher level.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2eO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2eO</a> In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Rick Goetz, the founder of Music Consultant, about music marketing, promotion, and consulting. Rick has worked with Kid Rock, Matchbox 20, Dream Theatre, and Pantera. We discuss the top career mistakes that musicians make, what it means to create an enduring lifelong career in audio, and how to expand your opportunities to start playing at a higher level. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

ATTENTION, MUSICIANS: You need to figure out where money is made.

Interview with Philip Graham from Ear Trumpet Labs about condenser versus dynamic microphones for live sound, close micing, and stage monitor feedback.Go to the show notes below for a 10% discount on Ear Trumpet Labs mics!http://sounddesignlive.com/ear-trumpet-labs-philip-graham-condenser-vs-dynamic-microphone-live-soundSupport Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Interview with Philip Graham from Ear Trumpet Labs about condenser versus dynamic microphones for live sound, close micing, and stage monitor feedback. Go to the show notes below for a 10% discount on Ear Trumpet Labs mics! <a href="http://sounddesignlive.com/ear-trumpet-labs-philip-graham-condenser-vs-dynamic-microphone-live-sound" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sounddesignlive.com/ear-trumpet-labs-philip-graham-condenser-vs-dynamic-microphone-live-sound</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Condenser vs. Dynamic Microphones For Live Sound

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-23KInterview with Brian Adler about good and bad of being a tour managing FOH engineer and how he lost his passion for audio in the recording studio and rediscovered it in concert sound. We discuss: Why getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to his career The benefits of working at smaller concert venues How to control your relationship with an artist (even if you work at a shitty club) One important demand you should make when taking tour managing gigs Staying healthy on tour Brian's industry secret for optimizing a sound system on tour ;) Brian's #1 trick for controlling stage volume How to give guitarists and vocalist plenty of volume on stage How to double a vocal channel at FOH for separate monitor controlAnd we answer these questions: Do the places you work affect your reputation? Should you go after tour managing jobs to get more audio work? What are the responsibilities of a tour manager? What's it like working at a museum? Where do you get the best burritos in San Francisco?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-23K" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-23K</a> Interview with Brian Adler about good and bad of being a tour managing FOH engineer and how he lost his passion for audio in the recording studio and rediscovered it in concert sound. We discuss: <ul> <li>Why getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to his career</li> <li>The benefits of working at smaller concert venues</li> <li>How to control your relationship with an artist (even if you work at a shitty club)</li> <li>One important demand you should make when taking tour managing gigs</li> <li>Staying healthy on tour</li> <li>Brian's industry secret for optimizing a sound system on tour ;)</li> <li>Brian's #1 trick for controlling stage volume</li> <li>How to give guitarists and vocalist plenty of volume on stage</li> <li>How to double a vocal channel at FOH for separate monitor control</li></ul>And we answer these questions: <ul> <li>Do the places you work affect your reputation?</li> <li>Should you go after tour managing jobs to get more audio work?</li> <li>What are the responsibilities of a tour manager?</li> <li>What's it like working at a museum?</li> <li>Where do you get the best burritos in San Francisco?</li></ul>Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

The good, the bad, and the ugly of being a Tour Managing FOH Engineer

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9KcI just completed the fourth presentation of a live webinar training on sound system tuning. The webinars went well, but there just wasn't enough time to answer all of the question that the 535 attendees sent in. But I don't want to leave those people out in the cold so I have gathered all of the questions and I am going to answer all of here on the podcast.I have organized them into sections, so today we are going to talk about the Why of sound system tuning. Because whether your event is a small corporate event or a large-scale theatrical production, why tune a system at all?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Kc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Kc</a> I just completed the fourth presentation of a live webinar training on sound system tuning. The webinars went well, but there just wasn't enough time to answer all of the question that the 535 attendees sent in. But I don't want to leave those people out in the cold so I have gathered all of the questions and I am going to answer all of here on the podcast. I have organized them into sections, so today we are going to talk about the Why of sound system tuning. Because whether your event is a small corporate event or a large-scale theatrical production, why tune a system at all? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

110 Questions about Sound System Tuning - Pt. 1

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9D3Enter the giveaway: http://sounddesignlive.com/giveaways/1-year-soundgym-pro-membership-giveaway/In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk to Noam Gingold, composer, teacher, and founder of SoundGym. We discuss how Noam transitioned from composer to teacher to entrepreneur, and how ear training games can make you a better artist and sound engineer.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9D3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9D3</a> Enter the giveaway: <a href="http://sounddesignlive.com/giveaways/1-year-soundgym-pro-membership-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sounddesignlive.com/giveaways/1-year-soundgym-pro-membership-giveaway/</a> In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk to Noam Gingold, composer, teacher, and founder of SoundGym. We discuss how Noam transitioned from composer to teacher to entrepreneur, and how ear training games can make you a better artist and sound engineer. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

How to Mix Intuitively Using Daily Ear Training Games

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9VCIn this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Behringer X32 expert Drew Brashler. We answer loads of questions about the X32 and discuss his work with Christ's Church of the Valley. I asked: - What are the biggest mistakes you see people making who are new to working with the X32? - What are the main differences between X32 and M32? - How do you set up the X32 for rock-solid wireless control? - How do you use the X32 as a speaker processor? - How do you a complete console backup to USB drive?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9VC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9VC</a> In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Behringer X32 expert Drew Brashler. We answer loads of questions about the X32 and discuss his work with Christ's Church of the Valley. I asked: - What are the biggest mistakes you see people making who are new to working with the X32? - What are the main differences between X32 and M32? - How do you set up the X32 for rock-solid wireless control? - How do you use the X32 as a speaker processor? - How do you a complete console backup to USB drive? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

The Amazing Capacity and Limitation of the X32 with Drew Brashler

In this fourth episode of Sound Design Live I talk to Pierre Dupree, the audio supervisor at The Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, about where to go to graduate school, the dying art of theatrical acting, and how they successfully mic their 800 seat theatre with floor mics. Sorry about the sound quality, this is my first interview using skype!http://sounddesignlive.com/mic-800-seat-theatre-with-floor-mics/Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this fourth episode of Sound Design Live I talk to Pierre Dupree, the audio supervisor at The Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, about where to go to graduate school, the dying art of theatrical acting, and how they successfully mic their 800 seat theatre with floor mics. Sorry about the sound quality, this is my first interview using skype! <a href="http://sounddesignlive.com/mic-800-seat-theatre-with-floor-mics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sounddesignlive.com/mic-800-seat-theatre-with-floor-mics/</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

How To Mic An 800 Seat Theatre With Floor Mics

In this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with busy bay area sound designer Cliff Caruthers. We talk about some of his cool design techniques, the SF Tape Festival, and why LCS is a waste of money.http://sounddesignlive.com/just-add-reverb/Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with busy bay area sound designer Cliff Caruthers. We talk about some of his cool design techniques, the SF Tape Festival, and why LCS is a waste of money. <a href="http://sounddesignlive.com/just-add-reverb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sounddesignlive.com/just-add-reverb/</a> Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

Out Of Ideas? Just Add Reverb!

Thomas Neumann

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9drInterview with Thomas Neumann about his dual channel FFT audio measurement software SATLive and his single mic sound system tuning techniques.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: <a href="http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9dr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9dr</a> Interview with Thomas Neumann about his dual channel FFT audio measurement software SATLive and his single mic sound system tuning techniques. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive</a>

SATlive + Thomas Neumann: Sound system tuning with a single measurement microphone

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