You probably know that hearing is highly susceptible to outside influence. If not, watch this Audio Myths Workshop, it's amazing. (The good stuff starts at 5:27, with Poppy Crum playing Led Zeppelin.) https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?t=5m27s It's Sexy The Edwina microphone sounds good, and its sound quality is augmented by its sex appeal. I brought this large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone from Ear Trumpet Labs to review during a festival of mostly acoustic bands at Freight & … [Read more...]
Condenser Microphones For Live Sound
Last week's podcast with Philip Graham revealed some of my misconceptions about condenser microphones being a bad choice for live sound. Most sound engineers and musicians are so used to close miking with dynamic mics like SM57s that they don't really know how to use condenser mics for live performances. I know that I'm guilty of this, but many situations do not require close miking and actually would sound better without it. Let's take a look at some of Philip's ideas from his post, Condensers … [Read more...]
Condenser vs. Dynamic Microphones For Live Sound
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with Philip Graham of Ear Trumpet Labs in Portland, OR about condenser versus dynamic microphones for live sound, close miking, and and why Shure SM57 microphones sound terrible from more than a few inches away. We compare the Ear Trumpet Labs Edwina microphone to a Neumann KSM105. Plus, we talk about stage monitor feedback, building condenser microphones, and quality control. If you're playing an acoustic guitar … [Read more...]
Show Networks and Control Systems
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...]
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...]