Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of Sound Design Live I have curated some of the best highlights from Aleš Štefančič's presentation from Live Sound Summit. Aleš shares his best tips for getting great results under the worst circumstances. Plus, a lively Q&A section at the end where he is asked: Can everyone learn to mix well or is there an inherent base line of talent necessary? What advice … [Read more...]
Mixing Monitors for Tears for Fears
Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with the the Director of Audio at IMS Technology Services, Chris Leonard. We discuss mixing monitors for Tears for Fears, setting up the sound system for the presidential inauguration, and Dante troubleshooting tips. I ask: How did you get your job at Maryland Sound? Walk me through the sound system at your last gig at the Minneapolis … [Read more...]
Essential Live Sound Training with Scott Adamson [REVIEW]
Takeaway: This is a great overview of almost every major tool and concept you will run into in live audio. Don't expect to walk away ready to take Scott Adamson's job mixing for Passion Pit, but if you didn't go to school for audio or just want a refresher, I whole heartedly recommend this course. At $29/month for over 100 video lessons, it's a steal. Take a look at the curriculum and sample lessons here. I was excited to get into Adamson's new course. I had already heard from one of my … [Read more...]
I want to build a marketplace for corporate AV techs
There has never been an open marketplace for Project Managers to directly hire AV techs and I think that should change. Key Takeaways For Project Managers: Quickly find and hire top AV specialists you can trust. For AV techs: Get more freelance work with less hassle. Join the list to be one of the first 10 beta users to get access to the site. [maitre uuid="MF17f704a65d"] I have lived in 8 different cities across 3 different countries and every move has been … [Read more...]
Review of Live Sound Basics
Key Takeaways Live Sound Basics covers important fundamentals normally taught in the first year of a university program. Instant Feedback-Killer Battle Plan will get you started on the right foot with thinking about stage layout for better gain before feedback. Check out the Great Church Sound mobile app for a free soundcheck checklist. Live Sound Basics comes with three packages: Live Sound Basics, Live Sound Survival, and Soundcheck Checklist and EQ Chart. I have already reviewed … [Read more...]