My goal is simply to envision a healthy balance, do the best I can, and let it go if I fall a bit short. I’ve learned that I can’t focus too much on one activity for an entire day and neglect the other stuff…
Paying as much attention to what comes off the backs of the loudspeakers as what comes out the front.
“To tilt or not to tilt? And if so, how much?” Gaining insights by focusing on the very critical crossover frequency area between the subs and the low-end of the main PA.
A (friendly) conversation about the use (and often overuse) of plugins as tools to help achieve a better mix, both at front of house and in monitor world.
That beautiful, pristine sound check that happened several hours ago can become a distant memory when the elements take over…
Techniques for building digital console show files to make often-used controls and functions accessible in three moves or less.
Learning to use FFT measurement software and interpret the data takes a lot of time and practice, but it’s worth it if you’re in for the long haul.
Challenging a common philosophy in new audio techs just starting their careers, fresh out of one audio school or another.
There are many things to consider in designing the most powerful, coherent sound system suited to the engineer and artist’s desires.
What happens when you’re fortunate enough to have the “problem” of receiving too many offers in a period of time from people you really want to work with?
Should we morph our approach to the mix when someone of influence is “contributing” as a member of the “mix committee” at FOH?
Discussing tour reinforcement techniques with the crew of a summer tour mixing analog and digital technologies for two rock ‘n’ roll legends.