Sound Design Live - Career Building Interviews On Live Sound, Theatre, Av, Recording, And Sound System Tuning

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45686 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the creator of the Sound Bullet, David Scorteccia. We discuss building a habit of logical troubleshooting, how caring less can get you more gigs, and all of the Sound Bullet features. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-many-measurements-positions-for-proper-eq-scott-sugden/ Interview with Scott Sugden of L-Acoustics about the sound system tuning automation and the specific number of measurement positions you need to represent an audience for proper output EQ choice. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45316 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: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45060 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: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Original video: https://youtu.be/0oj_GDbFj44 Essential Live Sound Training: https://tinyurl.com/y5notvab Guerrilla Mixing: https://gainmedialab.com/guerilla-mixing-course My review of Essential Live Sound Training: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/scott-adamson-essential-live-sound-training-review/ Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44890 Interview with Erik Rogers about touring with Godsmack, SPL limits, console setup, and event safety. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44855 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with musician and cofounder of Upscale Technology, Francis Masse. We discuss how his app, Uptune, helps musicians mix themselves from the stage. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44722 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Chris Leonard who is Director of Audio at IMS Technology Services. We discuss his sound system design and mix for the largest public event ever in Philadelphia covering 1 mile for the Eagles Super Bowl Parade, dealing with wide dynamic energy coming through a podium mic, and how to build relationships and get more work with Project Managers. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44527 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Michael Lawrence who is Document Jockey at Rational Acoustics, Technical Editor at Live Sound International, and a freelance audio engineer. We discuss lots of tips for fighting microphone feedback without a graphic EQ (and without Smaart!) while mixing stage monitors from FOH in a reverberant room. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44135 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with principle teacher at Synergetic Audio Concepts and a co-author of Sound System Engineering, Pat Brown. We discuss the motivation of mistakes, finding clients through retail work, investing in high quality tools, practicing at home, and the biggest mistakes in sound system design and optimization. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44244 Interview with RF technician Stephen Pavlik about troubleshooting tips for wireless microphone and in-ear-monitor interference as well as RF best practices to avoid dropouts. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/audio-over-it-how-it-works-you-will-fail-bodo-felusch/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with sound engineer, producer, and trainer on network technology and Lake processing, Bodo Felusch. We discuss practicing using your audio analyzer at home without a PA, identifying a comb filter, and the importance of understanding the network your audio is traveling over. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/broadway-rock-n-roll-system-tech-alex-ritter/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with touring system technician and Master Sound Engineer at the Guthrie Theatre, Alex Ritter. We discuss his work as the system technician on the recent tour with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker as well as the production process at The Guthrie Theater. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/secret-weapon-profile-sound-like-no-other-you've-heard-before-sean-quackenbush/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with touring FOH mixer and system tech Sean Quackenbush about how he got the job on the Brandi Carlile tour, his input and output setup, system tuning process, and secret weapon to make the Avid Venue Profile sound like no other profile you've heard before. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/best-sounding-target-eq-curve-smaart-chase-benedict/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with touring FOH mixer and system tech Chase Benedict about the challenges of touring, the benefits of starting out at a sound company, the dangers of relying on a single target EQ curve, and that time a lighting fixture fell on his head from 10ft in the air and he had to mix the show with electrical tape holding his face together. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/engineer-production-manager-knew-i-wanted-tour-Michelle-Sabolchick-Pettinato In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with FOH mixer for artists such as Spin Doctors, Indigo Girls, Styx, Melissa Etheridge, Gwen Stefani, Kesha, Jewel, Mr. Big, Goo Goo Dolls, Christina Aguilera, and Adam Lambert, Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, about how she went from mixing local bands to international tours. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/robert-scovill-john-cougar-mellancamp-prince/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Robert Scovill about the importance of good training, subjectivity vs objectivity, the dangers of becoming tribal around a brand, and how to earn the respect of John Cougar Mellancamp and Prince. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-find-work-and-become-a-freelance-sound-engineer-niclas-jeppsson/ Interview with Niclas Jeppsson about how to find work and become a freelance sound engineer. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aPW Interview with Andrew Stone from MxU about the moment on tour that changed his whole identity and why he started mixing for himeself instead of everyone else. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/stop-smaarting-the-sound-system/ Smaarting the sound system has turned into a bad word. It refers to a quick and easy sound system tuning procedure that can ruin your show. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive