Have “best practices” changed? No, but what has changed is that now you need to know what these practices are, all of them, and use them every time you deploy wireless mic, IEM, IFB and intercom systems. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
The automatic assumption that every problem on an RF channel, be it mic or IEM or intercom, requires a frequency change to resolve it is very outdated and often not helpful. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
Detailing an inventive “in the round” sound design in support of an iconic performer almost four decades ago. (An audio version of this article is also available for listening/download.)
Keeping an eye on the money, adhering to solid business practices, understanding who you’re dealing with and more in the “wild west” that can be working in live sound. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
Several real-world experiences from the field in coming up with quick answers to unplanned issues impacting wireless system performance.
A checklist of parameters – besides the most obvious one of frequency selection – to help ensure consistency to avoid disrupting or delaying the show.
“I liked to keep the vibe pretty loose and fun. With that in mind, here are a few humorous incidents from my eight years in that job.” (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
I thought to myself, “There’s too much wrong here. If I do get asked to mix, I’m going to have to undo all this and start over, and that’s probably going to cause some trouble.” So instead, I excused myself and left. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
A tale of skidding (well, technically driving) to a show and back on Prince Edward Island, Canada more than 40 years ago. (An audio version of this article is available for download.)
The automatic assumption that every problem on an RF channel, be it mic or IEM or intercom, requires a frequency change to resolve it is very outdated and often not helpful. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
Have “best practices” changed? No, but what has changed is that now you need to know what these practices are, all of them, and use them every time you deploy wireless mic, IEM, IFB and intercom systems. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
Subjective measurements may work well when you’re by yourself but they may not do the same when interpreted by another engineer. (A downloadable audio version of this article is also available.)
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