73. Ike Zimbel, Old School Audio

Ike Zimbel joins us again to talk old school audio. Ike tells us about how he achieved Frank Zappa style studio guitar effects live in 1979, using 5-way PA systems in 1980, time aligning crossover settings in speaker cabinets, with a tape measure and more.

Ike Zimbel is a wireless frequency coordinator and tech based in Toronto. A 35-plus year veteran of the audio industry. During that time he has worked extensively as a wireless microphone technician and coordinator, live sound engineer, recording studio technician, audio supervisor for TV broadcasts and have managed manufacturing and production companies.


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