Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with author and professor John Huntington about his new book on show control systems, who is responsible for audio quality at live events, and practical weather guidelines. We also discuss setting up computers to be show reliable, whether or not you should go to college, and how to do an ABX blind test so you don't over-spend on pricy hardware. [quote … [Read more...]
From Highschool Dropout To Head Of Audio
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with sound designer and composer Steve Brown about the 2013 World Stage Design and how he went from high-school drop out to head of audio at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. We discuss the best exhibitions to show your sound design work, new software for live performance, and why your show should rely less on automation and more on skilled operators. I've made every mistake a sound engineer, a sound … [Read more...]
Larry Crane & Tape Op Magazine
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Larry Crane about why he started Tape Op, techniques for mixing bands in small venues, and how to be more visible to new clients. [quote picture="https://sounddesignlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sound-design-live-larry-crane.jpg" name="Larry Crane" align="left"]It's a god damn service industry.[/quote] Details from the podcast: All music in this episode by Larry Crane except for Coast To Coast by … [Read more...]
Cables Are Dead
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In today's episode of Sound Design Live I talk with sound designer and project manager Ellen Juhlin about Meyer Sound's D-Mitri, Audio Video Bridging, and working at Walt Disney World. We discuss the ability to automate any parameter with D-Mitri's mix/playback system, the future of a world without cables with AVB, and some of the cool projects Ellen has worked on outside of Meyer Sound. Details from the podcast: All music in this podcast by Sync Music … [Read more...]
From Free To Fee – How To Incorporate Internet Streaming Into Your Live Event
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with Eddie Codel about the state of live streaming and what basic information you need to create your own webcast and offer live streaming services to your clients. I ask him how to communicate with clients about live streaming options, what hardware and software are available, and how he connected with great jobs. Details from the podcast: All music in this episode by The Riot Professor Internet … [Read more...]