Subjectively Rational: Some Things I’ve Noticed About Working With Sound…
The tireless pursuit of the craft of audio and never getting lulled into thinking that we know it all…
July 11, 2022
The tireless pursuit of the craft of audio and never getting lulled into thinking that we know it all…
It comes down to making decisions about how you will approach your craft of live sound, and it should be different depending on the various types of music and audiences. What do you want them to hear?
Although the two disciplines are often found working together, they’re quite different in the knowledge base and certainly the direct skills required to be successful at either one.
One thing we veterans can do is to look back and take stock in the “lessons learned” and, with our perspective, decide which of them are the most important. Here’s my list…
Our problems aren’t the lack of super-wide-band system performance, but instead what we often don’t get right between 100 Hz and 10 kHz.
With streaming and video-recorded performances now the norm (and likely to stay), it’s important to focus on the role of technology and delivering an immersive, satisfying experience to the intended audience.
Do we really need a million songs in our pocket? How about a couple dozen really good ones that are well recorded and properly mastered?
With streaming and video-recorded performances now the norm (and likely to stay), it’s important to focus on the role of technology and delivering an immersive, satisfying experience to the intended audience.
Key aspects that result in better mixes, with more gain before feedback and improved coverage – the magic won’t happen without understanding the basics.
Going beyond the traditional flow chart components of signal flow and considering the other variables involved in reinforcing music for a live performance.
Technology will clearly continue to change at an ever-faster rate, but the bottom line is that solid, basic skills still matter and the laws of physics haven’t changed at all.
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