Insights In Sound - Kyle Chirnside
Kyle Chirnside was a guest on Daniel Liston Keller's Youtube show "Insights In Sound" You can watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMslLNfS4MQ as well as other episodes.
May 23, 2022•48 min
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The Signal to Noise podcast features conversations with people from all corners of the live sound industry, from FOH and monitor engineers, tour managers, Broadway sound designers, broadcast mixers, system engineers, and more.
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154. JJ Revell, Underøath - FOH, Producer, Recording Engineer
On Episode 54 the hosts are joined by JJ Revell , who produced and recorded "Vouyerist" the latest release from the band Underøath . He also tours with them mixing FOH. JJ talks about how they captured the raw live energy the band is known for, on the record. They also talk about how to handle drummers that are primary singers and more. He started with the band as a lighting tech in 2016 and quickly worked his way up to monitor engineer, then onto FOH/PM. Check out the Labeled: Deep Dive- Undero...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 15 min
153. Kyle & Chris - Music vs. Corporate Freelance Work & Rates
On episode 153 Kyle and Chris answered questions from the community. The main focus was on the difference between Music and Corporate work responsibilities and the pay rates that go along with that. Other topics included, should singers bring their own mic, the balance for mixing punk music vs energy in the room, is there such a thing as too many effects, and more. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group , Follow us on Instagram T...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min
152. Dr. Heather Malyuk, Soundcheck Audiology - "All Ears Are Famous"
Dr. Heather Malyuk of Soundcheck Audiology joins the hosts on episode 152. They discuss the seriousness of hearing health and exposure. Everything from top tips to preserve your hearing, to dispelling misconceptions, education on exposure, and more. Soundcheck Audiology is a clinic focused on the expert care of individuals who love sound. In-office appointments take place in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and travel services are offered at music venues in Northeast Ohio and nationally. From world-famous ...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min
151. Brian Maddox, Live & Broadcast Audio Engineer
Brian Maddox joins the hosts on episode 151. He has been doing live and broadcast audio for over 30 years for high-profile events with the Pope, U.S. Presidents, and more. Brian talks about his passion for helping bring the next generation up within the industry. They talk about how to develop the fundamentals when first starting out, the importance of "being a good hang", keeping calm under pressure, and more. Join the Audio Opinion Show - email the.audio.opinion.show@gmail.com Watch previous e...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Insights In Sound - Chris Leonard
Chris Leonard was a guest on Daniel Liston Keller's Youtube show "Insights In Sound" You can watch the video here https://youtu.be/IYzUo5T03EM as well as other episodes.
Apr 22, 2022•31 min
150. System Engineer at Coachella
On Episode 150, the hosts talk about about Michael Lawrence's experience as a Systems Engineer at Coachella Festival. They also discuss the role of a guest system engineer at any venue or festival, how to manage the dynamics between SE and FOH Engineer, and more. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group , Follow us on Instagram The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael La...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 21 min
149. Sam and Kyle - Full Time vs Freelance
The two most attractive hosts chat about a variety of topics including various career opportunities. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath. Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside , Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
Apr 14, 2022•57 min
148. Tom Lyon - FOH, Dave Matthews Band
This week, Tom Lyon joins the hosts to discuss his professional evolution with the Dave Matthews Band, from PA tech to Systems Engineer and finally FOH. They also discuss Gamble consoles and archival audio and Kyle eats too much. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group , Follow us on Instagram The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
147. Billy LaGuardia, Midas Heritage 2000 Console Restoration
On episode 147 the hosts are joined by Emmy award-winning audio engineer Billy LaGuardia. Billy talks about his project over the past 2 years of restoring a Midas Heritage 2000 console. They also talk about his work as VP of Systems Integration at LM Cases, mixing for T-Pain, and more. Check out all the videos of this console restoration project on Billy's YouTube Page This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group , Follow us on Instagr...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 19 min
30 Second Chances - Kyle Chirnside
Kyle Chirnside joins Daniel Liston Keller on his show "30 Second Chances" for some quick light-hearted questions Check out the 30 Second Chances series on YouTube
Mar 28, 2022•5 min
146. Sam Boone, New Co-Host
The Signal To Noise Podcast has officially added a 4th co-host. Sam Boone has been a guest host for the past few months and a great addition to the team. Sam talks about the experience so far and how the community around the podcast has evolved. They also discuss the decompression time coming off tour and balancing life with one-off style shows. Chris talks about his experience at a Tyler, The Creator show which leads into a conversation on "why we do, what we do". This episode is sponsored by A...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Insights In Sound - Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence was a guest on Daniel Liston Keller's Youtube show "Insights In Sound" You can watch the video here https://youtu.be/zUg4jjt_Bmk as well as other episodes.
Mar 22, 2022•44 min
145. Sean Quackenbush, FOH - Brandi Carlile, Robert Randolph and the Family Band
On Episode 145 The hosts are joined by Sean Quackenbush. For the last 7 years, he has been FOH for Brandi Carlile, before that spent 15 years with Robert Randolph and the Family Band, along with many other various acts such as Matisyahu and more. Sean got a very early start in his career at 15, and owner and VP of a company at 23, was Head Audio for the Saratoga PAC at age 19-20. They talk about what that path looked like, his work with the various artist through the years, and how someone getti...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min
144. Rick Camp : Live & Studio Mix Engineer, Instructor - Mix Master Live
On Episode 144, the hosts are joined by Rick Camp a live and studio mix engineer as well as an instructor for Mix Master Live. He has a long successful live career with artists such as Beyonce, Jeniffer Lopez, and many more. They discuss the trend towards immersive audio from Dolby Atmos in the studio to live applications. Rick talks about his journey into audio after being a musician who went to Berklee College of Music. Rick also talks about Master Mix Live which offers students a very unique ...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 12 min
143. Mark Rubel, Director of Education - The Blackbird Academy
On episode 143 the hosts are joined by Mark Rubel from The Blackbird Acadamy. Mark has taught audio, music technology, music business, and The History of Rock to thousands of students at various colleges and universities since 1985. They discuss his work in audio forensics used for legal cases determining if music was sampled or not. Mark talks about his passion for teaching, the difference between live and recording engineers, how the teaching process has evolved, and more. Mark is also in the ...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 26 min
142. Volbeat & Ghost Tour Part 2 - Solotech Audio Crew
Michael Lawrence checks in from the road as audio systems engineer for the Ghost - Volbeat tour, joined by his audio crew from Solotech: crew chief Hilario "H" Gonzalez and PA Techs Evan Rainwater and Taylor Johannes. They discuss their backgrounds, the touring environment, tips and tricks from the road, and more. Follow the tour with pictures in a series called 50 days of SE Life in our Discord Server and our Facebook Group This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . The Signal T...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min
30 Second Chances - Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawerence joins Daniel Liston Keller on his show "30 Second Chances" for some quick light-hearted questions Check out the 30 Second Chances series on YouTube
Feb 21, 2022•5 min
30 Second Chances - Chris Leonard
Chris Leonard joins Daniel Liston Keller on his show "30 Second Chances" for some quick light-hearted questions Check out the 30 Second Chances series on YouTube
Feb 18, 2022•6 min
141. Volbeat & Ghost Tour Part 1 - Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence talks with Kyle, Chris and Sam while out on tour with Volbeat & Ghost as the Audio Systems Engineer. They discuss "Imposter Syndrome", the system design, Michael's tuning process, and more. Follow the tour with pictures in a series called 50 days of SE Life in our Discord Server and our Facebook Group This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and p...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
140. Feld Entertainment, Brad Berridge & Brandon Conley
On episode 140 the hosts are joined by Brad Berridge and Brandon Conely to discuss their work with Feld Entertainment. They talk about the design and deployment of touring arena-level audio systems for shows like Disney On Ice, Ringling Bros. Circus, Jurassic World Live, and more. Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences. Brad Berridge is the current Director of Sound Operations at Feld Entertainment Brandon Conley is th...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min
139. David '5-1' Norman, TM/PM - Prince, Fall Out Boy, John Legend ...
On Episode 139 the hosts are joined by the humble but legendary David '5-1' Norman. He tells many stories from his time with Prince. They talk about how he got the nickname '5-1', how empathy and respect is at the core of a successful Tour Manager, and more. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . With over 35 years of international tour experience, David '5-1' Norman has been Tour Director, Tour Manager, Production Manager and Tour Accountant for many of the world’s top artis...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 23 min
138. Brent Washburn, FOH/TM - JESSIA
In episode 138 Brent Washburn joins the hosts to talk about his work as FOH & TM for Canadian Pop artist JESSIA . Michael Lawrence recently worked with Brent at Outside Lands Festival. They talk about how he was 10db below the SPL limit yet his mix sounded huge and what goes into that approach. Brent talks about how he used his downtime over the past two years to perfect his craft. Brent Washburn on Instagram @BetterFearTheBeard This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Be s...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Kyle Chirnside - Beyond The Backstage Pass
Kyle Chirnside was a guest on the Beyond The Backstage Pass show. He talked about the work we are doing with Signal to Noise, his time touring, working for manufacturers as well as his current job, Audio Operations Manager at Gateway Studios & Production Services. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/GHVZdJdKOAg
Jan 21, 2022•56 min
137. John "Trox" Troxell, FOH - Andrew McMahon Into the Wilderness
on episode 137 the hosts are joined by John Troxell ( aka Trox) who is currently the FOH for Andrew McMahon Into the Wilderness. They talk about how John got his start on Warped Tours and what that scene was like at the time. Micheal Lawrence had recently run into Trox at Outside Lands Festival, they talk about his approach to mixing Andrew McMahon and other artists he has worked with in the past. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr
Contracts For Freelancers - Chris Leonard & Steve Adelman
In this session from the recent SoundGirls.org Virtual Conference, Signal To Noise podcast co-host Chris Leonard and Steve Adelman, vice president of the Event Safety Alliance and head of the Adelman Law Group, discuss contracts for freelancers, including everything from what defines a contract, cancellation clauses, documentation, and best practices. This is a tough topic to navigate for many; however, this conversation sheds a lot of light on what people really need to know. Our thanks to Soun...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 33 min
136. Krysten "KD" Dean - Systems Engineer
Krysten Dean AKA "KD" joins the hosts on episode 136. KD is a touring Systems Engineer and Crew Chief working for Eighth Day Sound Systems. They discuss her untraditional path of jumping into the audio industry at the age of 30 after she graduated from Full Sail University. She is focused on mentoring and giving back to the audio community. KD is also passionate about changing the narrative for females and people of color within our industry. Michael Lawrence recently worked on a show with KD an...
Jan 12, 2022•59 min
135. Daniel Ramirez , (FOH/TM, The Wood Brothers) Returns
Daniel Ramirez returns to the show on episode 135 to discuss his work with The Wood Brothers. They discuss getting re-acclimated to touring and mixing after being home from the pandemic. With the bluegrass and folk style music, they discuss various approaches to mixing one mic scenarios as well as other live elements and the impact that has on the experience. Check out episode 42 with Daniel Ramirez This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Be sure to check out the Signal To Noi...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min
134. Brandon Blackwell, FOH & Mon - Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Drake
Brandon Blackwell joins the hosts on episode 134, to discuss his fast pace and successful career. He graduated from Full Sail University in 2013 and quickly thereafter was working with artists like TLC and Ne-Yo. Blackwell recently started working with Kendrick Lamar, and he talks about manifesting his career and what it means to be where he is today. Blackwell is always driving for diversity within our industry and is looking to help mentor the next generation along with that. You can find out ...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min
133. Holiday Live Stream
The full Signal to Noise crew - Michael Lawrence, Chris Leonard and Kyle Chirnside, with regular guest hosts Hannah Goodine, Willa Snow and Jade Payne, gather to share some reflections on the past year and positive community discussion. The show is happy to welcome back some previous guests and friends of the show including Leo Pisaq (FOH, Lawrence the Band), Daniel Liston Keller (Get It In Writing) and Wes Stark (Snob Productions) as well as Michael's mentee Kat Rice. Watch this episode on YouT...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min
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