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

Interview with Josh Srago on the life cycle of an AV integration project, the value of a CTS certification from InfoComm, and why VGA is still so popular. Show notes: http://www.sounddesignlive.com/av-integration-josh-srago/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive 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. http://sounddesignlive.com/learn-to-become-recording-engineer-online-bjorgvin-benediktsson

Interview with the owner of SoulSound, Darryn De La Soul, about her life's mission to help sound engineers improve employability and find work. http://www.sounddesignlive.com/darryn-de-la-soul-sound-education/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Interview with attorney Stephen Fishman on law and taxes for freelance sound engineers. Business structure, tax deductions, and Obamacare. http://www.sounddesignlive.com/10-critical-tax-questions-answered-sound-engineers-stephen-fishman Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Dave Swallow, the author of Live Audio: The Art Of Mixing A Show, about how he went from being the in-house sound engineer at a local music venue to mixing at the biggest festivals in Europe. We also discuss why graphic EQs are rubbish, time-aligning stage monitors for better vocal intelligibility, why lead singers use more than one stage monitor, how performers communicate with sound technicians, avoiding hearing damage, and why you should never defeat the ground on a power amp. http://sounddesignlive.com/audio-mixing-live-audio-dave-swallow http://www.sounddesignlive.com/donate/

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In sound system design, step one is to define speaker coverage. Lucky for you, Daniel Lundberg and I have created a great new speaker coverage calculator that makes this initial step quick and easy. The calculator will give you a consistent coverage result for any scenario, but unfortunately it's not very smart. It doesn't know about walls and other speakers, so it works best for single-speaker applications like balconies, side fills, and smaller venues. http://sounddesignlive.com/how-to-find-speaker-coverage-calculator-daniel-lundberg

In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with the author of Sound System Design & Optimization and the Director of System Optimization at Meyer Sound, Bob McCarthy. We talk about variable acoustic architecture, why we must optimize before we mix, and how to prioritize our system check list. We also discuss why graphic EQs are useless, common misconceptions about stereo, the pitfalls of L/R stacked subs, why sound is so difficult to teach, tips for finding on-axis points and relative splay angles between speakers, wireless microphones for measurement, hardware and software measurement systems, and how to get what you want without humiliating the client. http://sounddesignlive.com/sound-system-design-optimization-bob-mccarthy Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with musician and electronic instrument maker Moldover about the Kickstarter campaign for his new album. Moldover shares the mistakes he made with his first album and the important changes he made this time around. We also discuss new hardware he has been working on, in ear monitors, and the importance of tragedy in art. http://sounddesignlive.com/behind-moldover-kickstarter-success

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive On this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I speak with Wendy Jo Peterson about making good food and drink choices at work. We discuss the best snacks for instant energy, nutrient-rich meals for the road, and common food myths. We also talk about how to recover from a long work day, nutrition apps, and how to analyze your urine to determine your de/hydration level. Hurray! http://sounddesignlive.com/food-drink-at-work-for-sound-engineers-wendy-jo-peterson

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive This is a MEGA POST! In this episode of the sound design live podcast I compiled an hour of the best clips from my first two years of interviews, which are also included in my new eBook - Sound Design Live: Build Your Career As A Sound Engineer. We talk about online dating, AVB, how to move up in theatre, how to integrate live streaming into your live event, why Mix Magazine sucks, the dying art of theatrical acting, the pros/cons of gigging with a laptop, working in the West End, how to do an ABX blind test, creativity in pro audio, and why being a sound engineer is amazing. http://sounddesignlive.com/sound-design-live-podcast-greatest-hits-v1

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive Interview with Paul Griffiths about how to find jobs and prepare for interviews in pro audio beyond concert sound engineering. http://sounddesignlive.com/paul-griffiths-job-search-advice-sound-engineers/

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive Interview with game sound designer Harry Mack about career advice for freelance designers. We talk about the best and worst job hunting strategies. http://sounddesignlive.com/harry-mack-career-advice-for-freelance-designers

Interview with Philip Graham from Ear Trumpet Labs about condenser versus dynamic microphones for live sound, close micing, and stage monitor feedback. Go to the show notes below for a 10% discount on Ear Trumpet Labs mics! http://sounddesignlive.com/ear-trumpet-labs-philip-graham-condenser-vs-dynamic-microphone-live-sound Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

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. "The record industry collapse has been fantastic for the live sound business. You have to tour now to make money." "You don't have to go to school, but you do need to educate yourself one way or another." http://sounddesignlive.com/john-huntington-show-networks-control-systems/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive 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 technician, a sound designer can ever make, but I think the important thing is that I only made them once." http://sounddesignlive.com/steve-brown-from-highschool-dropout-to-head-of-audio

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive 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. All music in this episode by http://soundcloud.com/larry-crane except for ​Coast To Coast​ by Elliott Smith http://sounddesignlive.com/larry-crane-tape-op-magazine/

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. http://sounddesignlive.com/cables-are-dead/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

How to Create your Own Webcast with Live Streaming Video for Sound Engineers 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. All show notes available at: http://sounddesignlive.com/eddie-codel-how-to-internet-streaming-live-event/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I speak with keyboard studio musician Howie Gordon about gigging with hardware vs. software, the state of live music in Philadelphia, and studying jazz performance at the university level. http://sounddesignlive.com/howie-gordon-laptops-do-not-make-live-sound-simpler Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with SF Music Tech founder Brian Zisk about paying musicians, crowd funding live events, and couch tours. I ask Brian about how he started working with musicians and entrepreneurs, what we can do to raise attendance at live events, and the state of digital content distribution. http://sounddesignlive.com/brian-zisk-internet-broadcast-golden-age Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive