Kevin Cleary joins the hosts on episode 180 to talk about his work as a Specialist for Disney Media Entertainment Distribution. This involves being a part of the quality control and workflow of the 8,000+ sporting events that ESPN is involved with, like the MLB, NCAA, NFL, and more. Kevin talks about the evolution of sound in sports broadcasting, and what drives him to continue innovating the experience for the people watching the games. This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath , a...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
On episode 179 The hosts are joined by Michael Curtis to discuss his work as a FOH Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Audio Teacher. With a wide variety of skills and types of work as a freelance audio engineer, Michael discusses how to know what to charge and balance the directions to focus on. He also talks about his path in audio and how that led to systems engineering and teaching. Many more discussions on topics like troubleshooting, teaching styles, the process/experience of making educationa...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Michael and Chris are live from CFX on episode 178 talking about the speaker demo room and catching up with Kyle who is out on tour with the artist MAX. They also discuss processing what you have accomplished versus where you are going and how our careers can have winding paths without clear-cut goals. This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath , and RCF Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group , Follow us on Instagram Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their miss...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Michael Lawrence was a guest on the show "This Week in Hearing" with hosts Dr. Heather Malyuk and Dr. Laura Sinnott.
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min
The conversation about hearing health continues on episode 177 with three music-based Audiologists. Covering a wide variety of topics they discuss what an audiogram tells us, further defining tinnitus and the effects it has on people, if we should use corrective EQ based on audiogram reults, and more. Guests : Dr. Laura Sinnott, Dr. Frank Wartinger, Dr. Juan Vasquez Episode Links Talking Ears Podcast Episode 152 Dr. Heather Malyuk Dr. Laura Sinnott, Sound Culture Dr. Frank Wartinger, Earmark Hea...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 28 min
On episode 176 the hosts are joined by Bernie Broderick. He describes himself as enigmatic but has been very influential in speaker design and education. They discuss a wide variety of topics "Everything is good now" so, what is next for speaker design? How has "corporate" influenced or impacted the evolution and advancement of technology? Bernie talks about his journey in teaching audio, how that journey progressed, and more. Bernie has served as in product development and as a trainer for some...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
On Episode 175 The hosts are joined by some of the Rational Acoustics team to talk about the release of Smaart V9. Jamie Anderson, Chris Tsanjoures, and Hannah Goodine discuss the journey they have been on over the past two years with virtual training and rolling out a new version of Smaart. They talk about some of the struggles along the way, explain the philosophy behind version releases, what to expect in V9, and more. Checkout www.rationalacoustics.com/ to find out more about Smaart V9 Come ...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 39 min
On Episode 174, Todd Lewis returns to talk about his work as the FOH engineer for country artist Luke Combs. He talks about his approach to mixing in the round arena shows, how he started working with Luke combs when he was just coming onto the scene, and what the journey has been like. They discuss how Todd continues to progress in his approach to mixing, advice for younger people starting out, and more. Check out the previous episode todd was on with the Luke Combs Audio crew Come see the host...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min
on Episode 173, Tana Douglas joins the hosts to talk about her book LOUD and her career as one of the first female roadies. Getting her start at the age of 15 and then stumbling across AC/DC as they were just coming onto the scene, was a wild ride that led to a fun career. Tana started in Backline, moved to Sound Engineer but quickly progressed to Lighting where she spent a lot of her time. They discuss her career, what the experience was like writing the book, and her current endeavors in mento...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min
On episode 172 the host are all back together again. They discuss the ethics that are in play with marketing for audio manufacturers. This stemmed from a conversation on how loudspeaker demos work and what you can get out of them. They also give some updates on recent tours and shows they have been working on. Come see the host at the CFX Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo Oct 25-26, 2022 in Dallas, TX Check out Michael Lawrence's book " Between the Lines, Concepts in Sound System Design and Alignment"...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Robert Scovill returns to the podcast on episode 171. He talks with the hosts about his recent stadium tour with country artist Kenny Chesney. They also discuss physical & mental health, how to balance that on and off the tour, and more. Scovill also answers the question, "Is the resurgence of analog gear just nostalgia?" Robert Scovill is the Senior Specialist for Live Sound Products at Avid. He has over 40 years of awarding-winning work mixing concert sound for music's most legendary artis...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Hannah Goodine returns to the podcast as a guest this time. They discuss her path in audio and how it has progressed quickly after meeting and being mentored by Michael Lawrence. After graduating New England School of Communications at Husson University in Maine, Hannah talks about navigating what she wanted to do post-college. Rational Acoustics brought her on as an Application Support Specialist. Hannah also started the Audio Nerd Book Club with David Williams while they were working through a...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 18 min
On Episode 169 the hosts are joined by the audio crew from the band Brothers Osborne. Kyle Chirnside recently did a few shows with them and talks about their chemistry as a team. They also discuss their various paths in audio and the balance of their life outside of touring and more. The Brothers Osborne crew: Courtney Warner - PM/ FOH Logan Hanna - Monitor Engineer Anderson Hall - Monitor Tech Emily Phillips - Systems Engineer Check out Michael Lawrence's book " Between the Lines, Concepts in S...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 40 min
James Wooten joins the hosts on episode 168 along with the return of Leo Pisaq. They toured together recently with Misterwives and Lawrence, and discuss what they learned from each other. James also talks about his work with Walk the Moon, what it was like to be with a band that exploded through a viral hit song, and more. James Wooten is a Kansas City, MO based FOH engineer that has been working in professional audio since 2011. James has toured with Walk the Moon, Joywave, Misterwives, and sev...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Dan McLaughlin returns to the podcast on episode 167, talking about his recent stadium tour with Luke Combs. He talks about his journey and progression in the industry. They talk about filling in or taking over for another engineer and the considerations that go into that, and more. Check out the first time Dan joined the podcast on episode 116 with the rest of the Luke Combs audio crew This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath , and RCF Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Grou...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Pat Rowe joins the hosts on episode 166, to talk about his work with the bands Volbeat and Godsmack. He discusses the path of working as a PA fly tech and monitor tech on tour and eventually taking on the mixing role for both bands. They discuss how working as the tech before taking on the mixing role sets you up for understanding the psychological side of the job with the artists. Pat has worked with Godsmack both in the studio and live, and he talks about the different mindsets needed between ...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week, Bob McCarthy, Director of System Optimization, and Josh Dorn-Ferhmann, Senior Technical Support Specialist for Meyer Sound, join the Signal to Noise crew for a wide-ranging conversation, beginning with their work designing the in-the-round stadium system for Ed Sheeran's + – = ÷ x ("Mathematics") Tour. They discuss the unique challenges proposed by the rigging and infrastructure, and Bob talks about what he learned designing a system around a brand-new loudspeaker product PANTHER, by ...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 33 min
In order to continue the conversations on work-life balance and burnout, we wanted to create space and time for our community to talk about these topics. Around 20 of you hung out for almost 2 hours and shared your personal struggles and advice on these topics. We hope this continual dialogue will benefit everyone. Thank you to our community, you are all wonderful audio humans trying to make our industry a better place. Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic , Their mission is simple. "W...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 49 min
On episode 164 the hosts are joined by Shelby Eisenberg, currently the FOH for Wage War. He talks about the last tour which was his first in arenas and the adjustments it takes to transition into larger venues. Shelby talks about why he chose to invest in his own console, and how he has embraced the mindset of " You can't tell your kids to follow their dreams unless you follow yours". They also discuss getting or giving peers feedback while on tours or shows. This episode is sponsored by Audix ,...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Paul and Courtney Klimson of the Roadie Clinic joins the hosts on episode 164. They talk about the progress over the last two years and some of the impact The Clinic has had on our industry. The topic of work-life balance and burnout is discussed further as Paul, Courtney, and the hosts share their personal struggles with this and some advice to go along with it. The Roadie Clinic wants you to come to them for any problem. Courtney and the team have set up an industry referral network including ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 29 min
On episode 162 the hosts are joined by FOH Engineer Troy Topinka. They discuss his most recent work touring with the bands Eve 6 and Cannons. Troy talks about bouncing back and forth from a legacy rock band to an up-and-coming pop band, as well as balancing Tour Manager duties with FOH at the same time, a common them lately. He also does corporate work while not touring, they discuss what it's like balancing the two worlds. This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath , and RCF Join ou...
Jul 13, 2022•56 min
The hosts chat with FOH mixer and production professional Custer, FOH engineer for pop artist MAX. Michael and Custer recount some experiences from a recent event they did together. Custer talks about finding the right console platform for the job, advocating for the artist, and integrating multiple types of technology into the performance. Join the Audio Nerd Book Club discord and learn about show networking from John Huntington: https://discord.gg/ETNV85yjNT This episode is sponsored by Audix ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min
On episode 160, the hosts are joined by Matt Meyer. They discuss the topic of being "the only person an artist has", from being a FOH, TM, and more all at once for the artists. Matt talks about being an intention of the artist's brand and reputation, working well as a support act on shows, and more. Matt is a FOH, Monitor Engineer, TM, or a combination for artists such as Emotional Oranges, Chiiild, Broken Social Scene, and more Episode link - Michael Lawrence joined the Talking Ears Podcast to ...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In episode 159 the hosts discuss the topic of work-life balance. Chris starts with an honest discussion on his current struggles with being "present" while home. Michael & Sam give advice on how to manage healthy friend/family relationships while on the road. They also discuss how to balance goals and passion for the work we do with family life and more. This will continue to be an ongoing conversation in future episodes as many people struggle in this area. This episode is sponsored by Audi...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr
Michael Lawrence joined the Talking Ears Podcast to talk about SPL, loudness, and the audio engineer's responsibility when it comes to exposure risk at live sound events. Expressed through his work as a system engineer and senior instructor at Rational Acoustics, he brings humanity to the technical aspects and numbers when balancing a concert's perceived loudness and the safety of all involved. This episode features music by Audiologist and Talking Ears producer, Juan Vasquez and his band The Ab...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min
On episode 158 Kyle and Chris take questions from the Signal To Noise Facebook and Discord communities. They get to over a dozen topics like master buss processing, mixing "throw and go" shows, the role of a house tech, how to hang and not be a "buzz kill", first bus tour tips, and more. Kyle and Chris wrap up the conversation talking about their struggles with work-life balance. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group , Follow us...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 28 min
On Episode 157 The hosts are joined by Bobbi Giel , who is the Head Mastering Engineer at Welcome to 1979 . They discuss the art and process of mastering albums, how it's different from digital and vinyl, and more. She talks about the process of cutting vinyl along with the considerations that need to go into it. This season at the Nashville Soccer Club home games, Bobbi and Welcome to 1979 are cutting game highlights live to vinyl. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Jade Payne returns to the Signal to Noise Podcast to discuss her latest tour, mixing amidst sound level limits, the logistics of being with an artist on the rise, and the risks of Taco Bell. Check out Jade's first episode with us if you missed it. 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 a...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Aram Piligian joins the hosts in part 2 of episode 155. They discuss his work as a live sound and recording engineer with the United States Marine Band . “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath . Join o...
May 27, 2022•26 min
Aram Piligian joins the hosts in part 1 of episode 155. They discuss the roles and best practices of an A2 in corporate audio. Aram worked with host Chris Leonard for six years at IMS Technology Services 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...
May 25, 2022•53 min
