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Sound Design Live - Career building interviews on live sound, theatre, AV, recording, and sound system tuning

Nathan Livelywww.sounddesignlive.com
Build your career as a sound engineer. The podcast for live audio professionals. Interviews with the leading innovators in concert, theatre, and corporate production. Submit your questions: http://buff.ly/Nwpsf0 Nathan Lively is a Career Coach for Audio Professionals, Podcast Consultant for Small Businesses, and Author.
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Episodes

How Jamie Anderson Saves Time in System Tuning with Smaart Check Points

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aNW In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Jamie Anderson from Rational Acoustics about how he is able to work faster with Smaart using strategic check points in his sound system tuning process to avoid time consuming errors. Anderson also explains why Smaart is not a silver bullet, the history and future of auto EQ, and why Germans don't laugh at his jokes. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.pa...

Nov 09, 201859 min

Recovering from Burnout and Avoiding Overwhelm

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aJf Interview with Nicholas Radina about reducing stage volume, troubleshooting wireless mics and IEM, recovering from burnout, and how to avoid overwhelm on the job. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Sep 22, 201851 min

Guerrilla Mixing

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aHj Aleš shares his best tips for getting great results under the worst circumstances in these highlights from Guerrilla Audio. See the entire Live Sound Summit here: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/audio-engineer-training-programs/

Sep 09, 201828 min

Why Touring Sound Engineers Are Getting Paid Less

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aF5 In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with touring FOH sound engineer, author, and fashion entrepreneur, Dave Swallow, during his stop in Minneapolis on tour with Erasure. We discuss using timecode to trigger scenes on a Venue Profile console, starting a clothing line, why touring sound engineers are working more, but getting paid less, and what to do about it. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://w...

Aug 15, 201841 min

Mixing Monitors for Tears for Fears

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aDX Interview with Chris Leonard on monitors for Tears for Fears, setting up the sound system for the presidential inauguration, and Dante troubleshooting tips. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Jul 27, 20181 hr 2 min

Dan Dugan and the Birth of the Automatic Microphone Mixer

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aBH In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with the inventor of the automatic microphone mixer and CEO at Dan Dugan Sound Design, Dan Dugan. We discuss the origin of the automatic microphone mixer, implementation and best practices, and his favorite locations for soundscape recording. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Jul 13, 201834 min

Bobby Owsinski: Why Do Concerts Sound So Bad?

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-atI Interview with Bobby Owsinki about the state of concert sound quality and the three most important qualities for building a lifelong career in pro audio. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Jun 02, 201826 min

Simple Ideas to Improve Acoustics in Recording Studios and Concert Halls

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-asb Interview with acoustical designer Tim Perry about simple and effective ways to improve the acoustics of small recording studios and concert halls. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

May 18, 201845 min

FOH Mixing: EQ it till it sounds good

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-ap1 Interview with FOH mixer Scott Adamson about his approach to EQ, the difference between big sound and loud sound, and the most important mindset that helped his career. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

May 03, 201832 min

Smaart is just a tool. You are the analyzer.

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-alO Interview with Chris Tsanjoures, Product Manager and Smaart Instructor at Rational Acoustics, about sound system tuning time saving techniques, microphone placement for main+sub alignment, and the biggest mistake new Smart users are making. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Apr 19, 20181 hr 8 min

Everything I Feared about Digico Consoles Is Wrong

Complete Show Notes: https://sounddesignlive.com/everything-feared-digico-consoles-wrong-ales-stefancic Interview Aleš Štefančič, the Technical Director and Monitor mixer for Siddharta and system consultant for MK Light Sound in Slovenia. We get deep into why Digico consoles have always scared me and why I was wrong all along. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Mar 23, 20181 hr 9 min

5 Pro Drummers Explain How to Make a Drum Kit Quieter on Stage

Complete Show Notes: https://sounddesignlive.com/5-pro-drummers-explain-how-to-make-a-drum-kit-quieter-on-stage In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with five professional drummers: Go-Go Ray, Jason Willer, Jonathan Ulman, Russ Gold, and Zil. We talk about how live sound engineers and drummers can work together to control the sound level of shows in small rooms and a lot of psychological and technical hacks to make a drum kit quieter on stage. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patre...

Mar 16, 20181 hr 23 min

This Is How to Find the Perfect Show Volume Without an SPL Meter

Complete Show Notes: https://sounddesignlive.com/find-perfect-show-volume-without-spl-meter-chris-huff-behind-the-mixer/ In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with Chris Huff from Behind The Mixer and the author of Audio Essentials for Church Sound. We discuss how to find the perfect volume, why your wireless microphones might stop working tomorrow, and what to do when disaster strikes. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sound...

Mar 02, 201833 min

Get Booked Solid in Pro Audio

Sign up: https://nathanlively.appointlet.com/s/16427 During this powerful one-on-one session, we’ll work together to: 1. Identify the key relationships that you need to get the best gigs. 2. Uncover the communication breakdown that is sabotaging your success. 3. Create a next-step action plan.

Feb 26, 20189 min

This Marketer Will Make You Look at Your Career Totally Differently

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-adX In this episode of Sound Design Live, I'm joined by the world leader in marketing education for freelancers and consultants, Kai Davis. We discuss the biggest mistakes new freelancers make, how to start your first outreach campaign, a simple process to conduct market research, and the Outreach Blueprint. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Feb 16, 201850 min

How to Be a Self Starter in the Audio Industry

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-adz In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with film maker and host of Roadie Free Radio, Larry Milburn. We discuss how to be a self starter in the audio industry and the many career paths of a sound engineer. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Feb 10, 201827 min

9 Tips for Easy In Ear Monitor Setup

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-abo In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with monitor mixer, educator, writer, and musician Nick Radina from Cincinnati, OH. We discuss his best tips for easy in-ear monitor setup and get deep into wireless frequency coordination and strategies for mixing wireless IEMs(in-ear monitors). Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Feb 01, 20181 hr 6 min

Americans Like a Lot of Bass

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a9v In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with freelance recording engineer and a sound system tuning expert for automotive audio and electrical consumer products, Shelley Uprichard. She walks me through sound system tuning for car (using mostly free tools and listening!) and how she got started in the automotive industry. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Jan 18, 201828 min

This Is Why You Are Over EQing with Merlijn van Veen

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a05 Interview with Merlijn van Veen on how audio analyzers used in sound system tuning can easily be abused for micromanagement and over EQing and your questions on line array vs point source. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Nov 06, 201758 min

110 Questions about Sound System Tuning - Pt. 4

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Zw Questions from live sound engineers on the topic of verification and placement of speakers in sound system tuning. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Oct 24, 201717 min

The Amazing Capacity and Limitation of the X32 with Drew Brashler

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9VC In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Behringer X32 expert Drew Brashler. We answer loads of questions about the X32 and discuss his work with Christ's Church of the Valley. I asked: - What are the biggest mistakes you see people making who are new to working with the X32? - What are the main differences between X32 and M32? - How do you set up the X32 for rock-solid wireless control? - How do you use the X32 as a speaker processor? - How ...

Sep 22, 201745 min

Make Space for Bass in Your Ableton Live Mixes

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Ty I talk to Ableton Live producer Steve Knots about getting great bass with your Ableton Live mixes. We also discuss: - Going to school in NYC - How to get your clients and colleagues to care about sound system tuning - The most important things he learned at music school - The benefits of education - The nuts and bolts of living and working in Prague as a US expat - Steve's number one tip for travelers - Why getting out of NYC was the best decision St...

Sep 14, 201742 min

110 Questions about Sound System Tuning - Pt. 3

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Ko How to design our live sound system for maximum results. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Jun 17, 201711 min

110 Questions about Sound System Tuning - Pt. 2

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Kg How to prepare for sound system tuning so that we can be more efficient and save time. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Jun 16, 20179 min
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