Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. Are you ready for over an hour of on-the-job training on sound system design for small venues with one of the most experienced sound system technicians in the world? Yeah you are! In this episode we cover: How to measure sound systems in heavy wind. Dealing with highly reverberant spaces. The precedence effect. When to subdivide your system. The advantages and disadvantages to coupling your … [Read more...]
One Critical Skill You Need to Get Stage Theatre Jobs: How Surrey University Is Training Audio Engineers
Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with Paul McConkey, the sound module coordinator at the University of Surrey, about the most important skill you need to get stage theatre jobs in the West End of London. We talk about his career path, from earning a record contract to building a recording studio, touring with rock bands, and finally teaching the professional production skills course at … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Clear Path To Pro Audio?
When I was a kid, my dad would take me to loud bars and R-rated movies. This was before YouTube and MySpace, so we would just pick a show and go without knowing what we were in for. The shows were hit and miss, but a seed was planted that led to my passion for music, recording, and live events. In high school I had two rock bands, and they provided my first experiences of euphoria and timelessness. I imagine most other teens discovered those feelings through sports or sex; I decided to study … [Read more...]
How to Be a Remarkable Sound Engineer by Being Honest
Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In 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: How Van Druten got his first job in audio. The number one skill that gets him in the door for every job. The value of microphone placement. Why speaker coverage is important beyond anything else. How to set gates using … [Read more...]
Learn To Become A Recording Engineer Online
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with the owner of Audio Issues, Björgvin Benediktsson. We discuss live sound survival, website design, and the Potluck Conference. He also talks about the Icelandic language, Sigur Rós, and how to deal with the shitty parts of working in live audio. Details from the podcast: Music in this episode by Pan and The Long Wait Björgvin Benediktsson on … [Read more...]