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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

Rog and Nathan's 5-hour Show about End-fire vs Gradient Arrays

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, 20201 hr 12 min

Can you mix better on speakers with flat magnitude and phase?

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, 202048 min

Do cardioid subwoofer arrays work underneath a stage?

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, 202046 min

You can't predict subwoofer behavior in a room at 40Hz, but you can test it

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, 202041 min

Compare 300 Different Microphones with Double Blind Listening Tests from Your Own Studio

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, 20201 hr 3 min

Is your Dante network truly redundant?

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, 202046 min

How Dave Gunness Finally Cracked the Code on Passive Cardioid Subwoofers

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, 20201 hr 4 min

How Using Less EQ Can Stop Your Show from Sounding Horrible

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, 202041 min

1 Graph Setting You Need to Change in Smaart for Faster EQ Decisions

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, 202056 min

What You Should Know About Communication And Trust Between Artists And Sound Engineers

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, 202016 min

How to develop a habit of logical troubleshooting

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, 202055 min

Guess How Many Measurements Positions You Need for Proper Output EQ (it's more than 1!)

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, 20201 hr 23 min

Merlijn's Subwoofer Alignment Method Will Make You Feel like a Jedi Master

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, 201951 min

Dave Rat's Simple Problem Solving Mindset for a Long Fulfilling Career in Pro Audio

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, 20191 hr 21 min

Choosing an online mixing course: Essential Live Sound Training vs Guerrilla Mixing

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, 201928 min

This iPhone App Helps Musicians Mix Themselves from Stage

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, 201920 min

Sound system design for the Eagles Super Bowl Parade

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, 201954 min

Fighting Microphone Feedback WITHOUT a Graphic EQ While Mixing Monitors from FOH

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, 20191 hr 1 min

If Poor Speaker Choice and Placement Were a Crime, We'd All Go to Jail

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, 201942 min

If you're using audio over IT, but you don't know how it works, you will fail.

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, 201939 min

What's the difference between Broadway and Rock 'n' Roll to a system tech?

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, 20191 hr 8 min

This secret weapon will make a Profile sound like no other Profile you've heard before

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, 201948 min

What is the best sounding target EQ curve to use in Smaart on every show?

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, 201950 min

I made sure every sound engineer, tour manager, and production manager knew I wanted to tour

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, 201941 min

How Robert Scovill Got Fired by John Cougar Mellancamp and Hired by Prince

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, 20181 hr 9 min

How To Find Work And Become A Freelance Sound Engineer

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, 201827 min

Why Andrew Stone Only Mixes For Himself

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, 20181 hr 1 min

Stop Smaarting the Sound System

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, 201831 min
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