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Craig Leerman
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Craig Leerman
Craig has worked in a wide range of roles in professional audio for more than 30 years in a dynamic career that encompasses touring, theater, live televised broadcast events and even concerts at the White House. Currently he owns and operates Tech Works, a regional production company that focuses on corporate events based in Reno.
Latest Posts by Craig
“Tap-Tap-Tap, Is This Thing On?”
There are many different ways of checking PA systems. Some of us play music and walk around the venue, while others use sweeps or pink…
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Pre-Planning: The Real Gig Happens Before The Show
Many of us are masters at the logistical side of loading and unloading trucks and moving gear. Correctly positioning and tuning the PA for the…
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The Right Stuff: The Keys To Success In The Role Of An A1
As a regional production company owner, I regularly hire freelancers to fill certain roles, and sometimes it’s a challenge to find qualified technicians that actually…
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Working With What You Have…
We’ve all been there. Working a show or even attending as a spectator, the house system looks more than adequate but it under-performs. There are…
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Real World Gear: Dynamic & Condenser Microphones For Vocals
Musicians who play instruments can be a pretty picky bunch. Horn players gravitate toward a certain style of mouthpiece, woodwind players prefer certain reeds, string…
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Mixer Inside The Mixer: Applications Of Console Matrix Sections
Detailing the wide range of matrix capabilities
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Real World Gear: The Form & Function Of Current Large-Format Digital Consoles
When we talk of “large frame” consoles, older analog units with channel counts of 40 inputs or more come to mind because they actually had…
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: A Relevant Blast From The Past…
The cartoon at right (and larger below), which first appeared in Live Sound International at least 15 years ago, is always good for a laugh,…
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The Analog Way: Mixing Away From The Land Of “Ones And Zeros”
Unlike many in professional audio, I still use and embrace analog consoles. For many applications they’re a perfect fit, and all that is required. As…
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Same But Different: Working Corporate Events
Corporate events require a slightly different skill-set (and mind-set) than band and festival gigs. There’s a lot of waiting for people to make changes, hand-holding…
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Portable Pursuits: Effective Deployments Of Smaller-Scaled Reinforcement Systems
Typically, small- to medium-sized events are covered by a pair of portable full-range, 2-way loudspeakers on stands (often referred to as “speakers on sticks”). For…
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Essential Elements: The Basics For Success When It Comes To Live Recording
More and more these days, we’re tasked with recording live events in addition to providing sound reinforcement. Some recordings may be as basic as “board tapes”…
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Road Test: QSC KS212C Subwoofer In Review
The new KS212C from QSC is a cardioid subwoofer that utilizes dual 12-inch cone transducers powered by a pair of class D amplifiers (each…
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More To Carry: Gig Savers Come In Many Forms
Tools that really help with efficiency while also making the job just a bit easier -- it might seem like a lot to lug around, but these items can be well worth the added weight and hassle.
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In Focus: Making It Work
Several years ago my company was hired to provide production for a fashion show in a ballroom. In advancing the show with the producer, the…
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