We spend some time wrapping up the year and talking about what we are all currently working on. Now is an excellent time to reflect on the struggles we have had and how to stay focused on moving forward and not coasting. It's been a fun year on the podcast, so we list and discuss the top 10 downloaded episodes of 2020. Michael Lawrence Reviews the Audix TM2 IEM Measurement Tool This episode is sponsored by: Audix and Allen & Heath Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-n...
Dec 31, 2020•55 min
Wes Stark joins us this week to talk about his experiences working with Michael through the Signal to Noise Podcast Mentorship Program. The hosts also discuss impostor syndrome, why it's okay to be wrong, and mixing at high elevations. Get involved in the mentorship program by visiting the Signal to Noise Podcast Facebook group or sending us a message via signaltonoisepodcast.com . This episode is sponsored by: Audix Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcast Pleas...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr
Elyssa Kohen has served as A1, A2, and Assistant Audio on tour for theatrical productions such as Frozen, RENT, School of Rock, and Motown the Musical. In this episode, she joins us along with her colleague and previous Signal to Noise guest Kevin "Beard" McCoy to talk about many aspects of her work as a touring theatrical audio professional. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcast Please check out and support The Roadie Clini...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Dennie Miller joins us to talk about his work as FOH engineer for Volbeat. Miller is also a highly skilled system tech. We discuss the relationship between system tech and FOH mixer and more. Miller has worked with other artists like Miguel, Godsmack, Bob Dylan and more. Check out Dennie Miller's setup on Volbeat: Volbeat: Dennie Miller about his Front of House sound and the Meyer Sound LEO system Line Array This episode is sponsored by: Audix Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/si...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Production and tour manager Bill Reeves joins us in this episode to talk about "how to get on tour". We also talk about Roadies of Color United which Bill and "K.C." Jackson founded in 2009. Their goal is to be a place where professionals in the industry can unite, network, promote each other and collaborate to help promote a more diverse and inclusive industry. Check out this article we referenced in the episode " Why White Tours Don’t Hire Black Tour & Production Managers" This episode is ...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Ken Newman joins us in this episode. Currently, he is the FOH engineer for Barry Manilow. Ken tells us all about how he built his first two mixers in the early 70's, one a Gately Pro-Kit and the other he built from scratch. We touch on various parts of his 40 plus year career working with artists like Chris Isaak, Paul Anka, Shirley Maclaine, and many more as well as high-end corporate work. We talk about how Barry Manilow has very specific needs and discuss the "secret sauce" to his sound. To h...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr
Michael and Willa chat with Ashton Parsons, who mixes monitors for Disturbed and has also worked with Animals as Leaders, 98 Degrees, Bush, Anthrax, Fifth Harmony, Daya, Daughtry, Papa Roach, and many more, as monitor engineer, FOH engineer, tour manager, playback tech, and a variety of other production roles. Ashton gives some helpful guidance about mixing in-ear monitors and communicating with artists, and we discuss Willa's sandwich crust preferences. This episode is sponsored by: Audix NEW O...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min
John Huntington joins us to discuss his new book Introduction to Show Networking . He is the leading expert in our industry on show networks and control systems. We discuss some of his earlier work in Vegas among other current projects he is working on. We are giving away a free copy of his book. Go to www.SignalToNoisePodcast.com and enter to win. John Huntington is a Professor of Entertainment Technology at New York City College of Technology, also known as Citytech, which is part of CUNY. Thr...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Audix just released a simple and effective way to test in-ear monitors (IEMs) for potential damage or performance degradation. By pairing the TM2 with test and measurement software, a transfer function of an in-ear monitor can be easily generated and compared to previous measurements of the same device. Steve Young and Fred Bigeh join us in a demonstration and discussion on the TM2 You can watch the video of this episode on the ProSoundWeb YouTube channel This episode is sponsored by: Audix NEW ...
Nov 11, 2020•53 min
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, record...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Dennis Culp has influenced the music industry from both sides of the console - not only is he the trombone player in the groundbreaking Christian ska band Five Iron Frenzy , but he's also the owner and executive producer of Singing Serpent , a company that offers composition and sound design services for some of the largest brands in the world. This episode is sponsored by: Audix NEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcast Please check out and support The...
Oct 28, 2020•56 min
SGM Brian Archer & SSG Michael Willis from The United States Army Band join us this week. Many people may not realize you can do full-time audio and production work while in the Army. Brian & Michael talk about what lead them to an audio career path within the Army, and what type of work they do on a daily basis. The United States Army Band is also looking to hire a Live Production Technician. You can learn more about the job listing here : http://bit.ly/US_Army_Band This episode is spon...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week, we are joined by Tarik Solangi, VP of Sales and Marketing for RCF loudspeakers. Tarik and Kyle discuss their experiences as the "boots on the ground" interfacing between the R&D teams and the product's end users and the importance of support and service. We also delve into the manufacturer's role in the system design process, and the nuisance of cutting analog tape. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mission is simple. "We ex...
Oct 14, 2020•46 min
In this episode, the boys are joined by Samantha Potter and Willa Snow to discuss that all-important aspect of our jobs: money. We touch on freelance vs salaried, full time vs part time, handling your own schedule and books, self advocacy, rates, and a whole bunch of related and important topics. Send us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Audix Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadi...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Live Episode #6 featuring guests: Jeff Hawley, Pavan Grewall, Daniel Lundberg You can watch the video of this episode on the ProSoundWeb Youtube Channel This episode is sponsored by: Audix Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle." Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group . It’s a space for listeners to...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Yes there is more than one Chris Leonard in the audio world. Chris joins us this week to discuss his path in audio including a humbling learing experience while on tour with Scott Stapp. Currently he is the Production Manager and Front of House Enginer for country artist Russell Dickerson. Should we call oursleves Audio Engineers? We dig into this topic and more. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower &am...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min
On this episode, the boys are joined by the one and only Dave Rat. Dave mixed FOH for the Red Hot Chili Peppers for 30 years, and has also worked with Rage Against The Machine, Blink 182, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, and more. When he was 18 years old, he co-founded Rat Sound Systems, a major provider of touring concert sound systems. Dave is best well known in the pro audio industry for his professional curiosity and innovation. Visit Dave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/w...
Sep 23, 2020•58 min
Drew Thornton joins us this episode to talk about his new YouTube channel A Sum Of Two Busses . Currently Drew is the FOH engineer for Billie Eilish and previously artists like Sick Puppies, A Great Big World, Timeflies, and Amy Shark to name a few. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring li...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, founder of MixingMusic Live and co-founder of Soundgirls.org joins us this episode. We get into her approach to mixing while reminiscing back to the good old analog days and the transition from analog to digital. Michelle talked about what inspired her to give back and be a voice to the audio community, and more. With a career in professional concert sound that spans more than 30 years, Michelle has toured with and mixed a diverse roster of musical artists. Beginni...
Sep 09, 2020•57 min
Ryan O John joins us again to talk about his approach to mixing drums and bass. Ryan has mixed FOH for a lot of bands like Pussycat Dolls, Jessie J, Phillip Phillips, and many more and is currently the Principal Product Manager & Principle Product Designer of live sound for Avid. We talk again about a fun project started by Ryan called "Mix 45", where a group of engineers record themselves starting from a blank desk and mix the same song in 45 minutes. It's a good test of how well you know y...
Sep 02, 2020•56 min
Internationally-acclaimed electronic music artist Joel Zimmerman a.k.a. Deadmau5 joins us this episode to talk about how his explorations into the technical innovations that form an integral part of his live show. We discuss the role of technology in his creative process and his full-circle approach to crafting a unique audience experience. Joel recently released his brand new performance controller OSC/PILOT , a bi-directional control surface that allows producers to use as a production tool wh...
Aug 24, 2020•55 min
Our hosts speak with Steve Adelman, VP of the Event Safety Alliance, and head of Adelman Law Group, about the role each of us in the industry will play in the roadmap for restarting live events safely, including a discussion about liability and professional responsibility. https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/ ESA Reopening Guide: https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/esa-reopening-guide Steve Adelman VP, Event Safety Alliance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/fen2005Way This episode is...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr
ProSoundWeb Podcast Network joined forces to host “The FOH & Monitor Engineer Relationship” LIVE, the first-ever Front of the House Fridays live event. FofHF host Russ Long and Signal To Noise co-host Chris Leonard teamed up with FOH engineer Chris Taylor and monitor engineer Robert Bull to talk about mix strategies and how two sides of the same coin successfully come together You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/SEOy0PKqjpI Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mi...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min
On this episode, Michael and Willa dive deeper into the art of theatrical sound design with guests Jason Crystal (Associate Sound Designer, Hamilton, The Cher Show ) and his colleague Elisheba Ittoop (Sound Designer, The Edge of Night, A Raisin In the Sun, Testmatch). The conversation explores how technical tools help achieve artistic goals, and comparing and contrasting sound design for musicals and straight plays. https://www.jasoncrystal.com/ https://elisheba-ittoop.squarespace.com/ This epis...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Michael and Kyle are joined by touring audio engineer Fletcher McDermott and Smaart instructor Chris Tsnajoures to talk about their workflows for quickly wrangling PA du Jour, mixing techniques, and some nerding out about synthesizers. Links: https://www.prosoundweb.com/2019-top-20-9-front-lines-why-we-measure/ This episode is sponsored by: Audix Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group . It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics c...
Aug 05, 2020•54 min
Co-Host Chris Leonard was on the Church Sound Podcast episode 11. "Chris Leonard, one of the hosts of the Signal To Noise Podcast and director of audio at IMS Technology Services joins me this week. What does it look like to play well with others? Chris and I discuss what it means to work with people we don't get along with (and why it matters most.) Additionally, we hash out adding in pads and tracks into worship sets. Also, what does the corporate world and the House of Worship world have in c...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Doug Deems was a touring monitor engineer for 25 years with bands like P!nk, Backstreet Boys, Babyface, and Kid Rock to name a few. 10 years ago Doug transitioned into broadcast mixing for live sports like UFC, Hockey, and Football. We discuss how that transitions came about, where he got his start along with stories along the way, and how they helped develop his career. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group . It’s a space for listeners to cr...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Pavan Grewall is a FOH engineer who has worked with Lizzo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Pentatonix, 5 Seconds of Summer, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas, and a long list of other major pop acts. Pavan joins Michael, Kyle and Chris to talk about both the technical and non-technical aspects of his work. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group . It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In Episode 57, veteran front of house engineer Wayne Pauley details his all-analog approach at FOH for country artist Lee Brice, including the “epic” ATI Paragon II console, EQs, outboard processing, and more. Wayne, who’s also worked with artists that include Celtic Women, Bo Bice, Trisha Yearwood, and many others, also provides an overview of his system tuning process. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group . It’s a space for listeners to cr...
Jul 15, 2020•48 min
In this Special Episode, the hosts went live again in the Signal To Noise Podcast Facebook group to hang with some friends - Carter Hassebroek , Hannah Goodine , Kevin McCoy and Pavan Grewall . We talked about all sorts of interesting and nerdy things - reality vs expectations, the ethics of SPL, console ownership, and more. You can watch this episode on our ProSoundWeb YouTube Page as well. This episode is sponsored by: Audix Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group . It’s a spac...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 29 min
