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AES 2015 The X Factor in Audio.

It was my privilege to be asked to speak on this panel with so many other incredibly talented women. (more…)

SoundGirls.Org – August 2015

August 2015 Highlights (more…)

What do I need to know?

 

So you’re just starting out in Live Sound. You probably feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of information out there; Amplifiers, System Processing, Consoles, Speakers, Plug-Ins, in-ear monitors, wireless, microphones, technical specs, electronics, power, Ohm’s Law, and more.  Where do you start? (more…)

TV and Promo

I recently did a week of Television shows with an artist promoting their new record. I haven’t worked with this artist in several years and was unfamiliar with the songs to be performed. So to prepare for this, the first thing I do is request audio files of the songs. Then I start listening. If there are any tracks involved, I ask for a breakdown of the stems so I can hear what is coming from each track. (more…)

How to Prepare for a Tour- Part Two

 

Continuing from last month’s blog on preparing for your first tour, in this blog I will be talking about how to build a technical spec.

The two most important documents that you will need for a very long time are; a very clear and complete stage plot and input list.  The technical spec will most likely not come into play until the band is in a position to start carrying production or at the point where they can negotiate for what they want.
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Soundwomen- They do exist!

 

At one time, thought to be the stuff of myth or folklore, much like the Yeti or Bigfoot, stories and sightings of the elusive woman audio engineer are becoming more widespread. With the abundance of digital cameras and smartphones, there has actually been some credible evidence verifying that they do in fact exist. (more…)

Japan

 

Japan is Mr Big’s home away from home.  They are adored by their fans here and consider them lifelong friends.  They have always had a huge fan base in Japan and even when the band broke up in 2002 the Japanese never gave up hope and never stopped pleading for a reunion.  That reunion happened in 2009 and the band, with all four original members, has done three world tours and made two new records since. (more…)

Lessons I’ve learned

 

Some members have asked what lessons we’ve learned over the years.  Here are a few things I’ve assimilated during my time as FOH Engineer.

Great sound starts with great musicians and great sounding gear.  The old adage ‘Garbage in Garbage out’ holds true.  If the band doesn’t play well or their gear sounds bad there is only so much you can do. (more…)

The Grind

I mentioned to Karrie that I was having a hard time coming up with a topic for this month’s blog, a bit of writer’s block due in part to the mental and physical exhaustion of being in the final stretch of a long tour while simultaneously trying to get my head into all of the prep work for my next tour.  She said, “why don’t you write about the grind?”  Perfect! (more…)

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