Relatable Situations: When Mixing Monitors Is Similar To Fighting Fire
The author, with enough training in both fields, finds interesting comparisons between the two.
November 1, 2019
The author, with enough training in both fields, finds interesting comparisons between the two.
Holding the mic correctly and at an appropriate distance, singing consistently — even in sound check — and more.
“Once I stopped thinking about live sound in absolute stereo terms, a world of possibilities for reducing the number of inputs became quite apparent.”
Live audio crews at their best are like efficient ninjas: they all wear black, you never know they were there, and when the job is perfectly executed, they disappear silently into the night.
Working in the live sound environment is addictive but also one of stress, responsibility and time constrictions often accompanied by severe lack of sleep.
As with just about any other profession, it takes years of training, researching and learning to become successful, no matter the business.
Minimizing the setup down to its core, utilizing the bare essentials to get the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible.
In audio, as with everything in life, there are always a few situations or moments that slightly spoil the mood and get under my skin…
Tips for making it come together when the clients don’t have a clue about how production tech works.
Working with some great DJs (as well as some not-so-great ones) got me thinking of things that I’ve noticed help the great ones stand out.