Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/rog-and-nathans-5-hour-show-about-end-fire-vs-gradient-arrays/ Interview with Rog Mogale of Void Acoustics about building an R&D lab in China, 200 mph motorcycles to Tibet, and gradient vs end-fire subwoofer arrays. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/can-you-mix-better-on-speakers-with-flat-magnitude-and-phase/ In this episode of Sound Design Live, I talk with the Co-Founder and VP of Products at Sonarworks, Mārtiņš Popelis. We discuss the magic under the hood of Reference 4, why you can only please 17% of people, and the true test of mixing on a linear system. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Aug 18, 2020•48 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=46830 Interview with Associate Professor of Electroacoustics at the University of Derby, Adam Hill, about managing sound exposure and noise pollution, diffuse signal processing to cure power alley, and the effect of stages and other boundaries on directional subwoofer arrays. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Aug 08, 2020•46 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/subwoofer-behavior-room40hz-test-it-francois-deffarges/ In this episode of Sound Design Live, I talk with the head of engineering support at Nexo, François Deffarges. We discuss the troubling trend of uncoupled subwoofer arrays left and right of the stage and how to fix it, how to test subwoofer options for better LF results, why asymmetrical horns look upside down, and the time François was publicly shamed (mistakenly) in the French national...
Jul 21, 2020•41 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=46506 In this episode of Sound Design Live, I talk with the co-founder of Audio Test Kitchen, Alex Oana. We discuss entrepreneurship and how Audio Test Kitchen enables you to compare 300 microphones through double-blind listening tests from your own studio. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=46590 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the Field Sales Engineering Manager at Yamaha Global, Preston Gray. We discuss the benefits of finding a mentor, redundant Dante networks, and how scuba diving is like pro audio. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Jun 21, 2020•46 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/dave-gunness-passive-cardioid-subwoofers-fulcrum-acoustic/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the vice president of engineering at Fulcrum Acoustics, David Gunness. We discuss the improved gain-before-feedback with coaxial speakers, the cell phone material that helped crack the code on passive cardioid subs, and ground-stacked vs flown subwoofers. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://ww...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=46192 Interview with Phillip Peglow about Broadway during COVID-19, if you should go to graduate school, and why you should never use a graphic EQ. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Apr 20, 2020•41 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=46189 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the founder of SIA Acoustics and SIA Software and the originator of Smaart, Sam Berkow. We discuss acoustics, sound system design, and audio analyzer pet peeves. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Apr 05, 2020•56 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/communication-trust-artists-sound-engineers-ozark-henry/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk musical artist Ozark Henry about his new album Paramount recorded in Aura3d. We discuss the challenges and benefits of live recording, being faithful to the artist's vision in your mix, and the one thing Henry wishes more sound engineers would do on every show. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www...
Mar 06, 2020•16 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45686 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the creator of the Sound Bullet, David Scorteccia. We discuss building a habit of logical troubleshooting, how caring less can get you more gigs, and all of the Sound Bullet features. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Feb 08, 2020•55 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-many-measurements-positions-for-proper-eq-scott-sugden/ Interview with Scott Sugden of L-Acoustics about the sound system tuning automation and the specific number of measurement positions you need to represent an audience for proper output EQ choice. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45316 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the senior technical support and education specialist at Meyer Sound, Merlijn van Veen. We discuss subwoofer alignment, subwoofer spacing, and M-noise. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Nov 23, 2019•51 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=45060 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the president of Rat Sound Systems, Dave Rat. We discuss artistic solutions to technical problems, the best mindset for a finding work and a long fulfilling career, and the time Flea shouted in his face for missing an entrance. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Original video: https://youtu.be/0oj_GDbFj44 Essential Live Sound Training: https://tinyurl.com/y5notvab Guerrilla Mixing: https://gainmedialab.com/guerilla-mixing-course My review of Essential Live Sound Training: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/scott-adamson-essential-live-sound-training-review/ Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Oct 17, 2019•28 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44890 Interview with Erik Rogers about touring with Godsmack, SPL limits, console setup, and event safety. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Sep 27, 2019•52 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44855 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with musician and cofounder of Upscale Technology, Francis Masse. We discuss how his app, Uptune, helps musicians mix themselves from the stage. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Sep 12, 2019•20 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44722 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Chris Leonard who is Director of Audio at IMS Technology Services. We discuss his sound system design and mix for the largest public event ever in Philadelphia covering 1 mile for the Eagles Super Bowl Parade, dealing with wide dynamic energy coming through a podium mic, and how to build relationships and get more work with Project Managers. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon...
Aug 29, 2019•54 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44527 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Michael Lawrence who is Document Jockey at Rational Acoustics, Technical Editor at Live Sound International, and a freelance audio engineer. We discuss lots of tips for fighting microphone feedback without a graphic EQ (and without Smaart!) while mixing stage monitors from FOH in a reverberant room. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.pat...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44135 In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with principle teacher at Synergetic Audio Concepts and a co-author of Sound System Engineering, Pat Brown. We discuss the motivation of mistakes, finding clients through retail work, investing in high quality tools, practicing at home, and the biggest mistakes in sound system design and optimization. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreo...
Jul 19, 2019•42 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=44244 Interview with RF technician Stephen Pavlik about troubleshooting tips for wireless microphone and in-ear-monitor interference as well as RF best practices to avoid dropouts. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Jun 22, 2019•55 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/audio-over-it-how-it-works-you-will-fail-bodo-felusch/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with sound engineer, producer, and trainer on network technology and Lake processing, Bodo Felusch. We discuss practicing using your audio analyzer at home without a PA, identifying a comb filter, and the importance of understanding the network your audio is traveling over. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: ...
May 25, 2019•39 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/broadway-rock-n-roll-system-tech-alex-ritter/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with touring system technician and Master Sound Engineer at the Guthrie Theatre, Alex Ritter. We discuss his work as the system technician on the recent tour with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker as well as the production process at The Guthrie Theater. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sound...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/secret-weapon-profile-sound-like-no-other-you've-heard-before-sean-quackenbush/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with touring FOH mixer and system tech Sean Quackenbush about how he got the job on the Brandi Carlile tour, his input and output setup, system tuning process, and secret weapon to make the Avid Venue Profile sound like no other profile you've heard before. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little...
Apr 04, 2019•48 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/best-sounding-target-eq-curve-smaart-chase-benedict/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with touring FOH mixer and system tech Chase Benedict about the challenges of touring, the benefits of starting out at a sound company, the dangers of relying on a single target EQ curve, and that time a lighting fixture fell on his head from 10ft in the air and he had to mix the show with electrical tape holding his face together. Start supporting...
Mar 15, 2019•50 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/engineer-production-manager-knew-i-wanted-tour-Michelle-Sabolchick-Pettinato In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with FOH mixer for artists such as Spin Doctors, Indigo Girls, Styx, Melissa Etheridge, Gwen Stefani, Kesha, Jewel, Mr. Big, Goo Goo Dolls, Christina Aguilera, and Adam Lambert, Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, about how she went from mixing local bands to international tours. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon toda...
Mar 01, 2019•41 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/robert-scovill-john-cougar-mellancamp-prince/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Robert Scovill about the importance of good training, subjectivity vs objectivity, the dangers of becoming tribal around a brand, and how to earn the respect of John Cougar Mellancamp and Prince. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Dec 29, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-find-work-and-become-a-freelance-sound-engineer-niclas-jeppsson/ Interview with Niclas Jeppsson about how to find work and become a freelance sound engineer. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Dec 14, 2018•27 min
Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-aPW Interview with Andrew Stone from MxU about the moment on tour that changed his whole identity and why he started mixing for himeself instead of everyone else. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/stop-smaarting-the-sound-system/ Smaarting the sound system has turned into a bad word. It refers to a quick and easy sound system tuning procedure that can ruin your show. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
Nov 16, 2018•31 min