M. Erik Matlock Author Profile

M. Erik Matlock
Erik worked in a wide range of roles in pro audio for more than 20 years in a dynamic career that encompasses system design and engineering in the live, install and recording markets. He also spent a number of years as a church production staff member and Media Director, and as an author for several leading industry publications before joining the PSW team.

Latest Posts by M. Erik

Better Planning And Execution Through Rhythm

“Define rhythm.” This was the simple command of an instructor in recording school. A challenge to define a word we all understood, but couldn’t seem… Read More

Silly Human Tricks: Tales Of “Interesting” Interactions During Live Performances

Several years ago, I witnessed a most unusual and amusing spectacle. With all due respect to David Letterman, I call these epic and memorable moments… Read More

Making The Leap: Transitioning From Volunteer To Professional

I’ve been asked several times about making the transition from volunteer church tech to working in professional audio. The only way I can explain it… Read More

Church Sound: Quite A Journey

With a heart for worship and family, Ray Rayburn also carries an innate understanding of all things audio. Suffice to say that he’s covered a… Read More

Situational Awareness: A Big Factor Of Success Or Failure In Pro Audio

I recently read an article about developing the skills that seemed to come so naturally to Jason Bourne, the protagonist in several motion pictures and… Read More

10 Tips For Traveling Audio Production Professionals

Traveling audio production professionals, often known as road dogs, can be on the road for years at a time. My time out there kept me… Read More

Ceasing All Forward Progress With Only Two Words

After repeatedly retraining a young apprentice on the same task, I discovered myself rapidly losing the grasp of whatever social skills I had retained. We… Read More

Review: d:vice MMA-A From DPA Microphones

Many years ago, we joked about the day coming when we would be able to shove a complete multitrack studio into our pocket. I still… Read More

Why Does The Tech Crew Wear Black?

If you’ve been around this production madness long enough to know an input from an output, you’ve heard the jokes. You’ve identified the truth. You’ve… Read More

Split Personality: Keeping The Human Interaction Side Of The Job In Mind

First impressions are important. They set the stage for future interactions, and sometimes your first impression is the only one you get. With that in… Read More

A Teachable Desire To Improve: Sorting Out The Stuff That Really Matters

What would you say is the most valuable skill in our industry? I recall a top mix engineer saying that he wants to work with… Read More

Warped Tour ’17: On The Ground At A Stop Of A Venerable Music Festival

For the last 12 years, crew chief Tom Caraisco has been the man behind the scenes for the annual Vans Warped Tour, which since… Read More

Confessions Of A Recovering Hack

You know what a hack is, right? Folks who constantly mark their territory with agonizingly horrible creations, like hanging those old SP-3s from the rafters… Read More

When The Show Hits The Fan

In the midst of a fairly frantic load-in for a show in San Antonio, we made a horrible discovery. The lighting rig, the sound system,… Read More

In The Studio: An Interview With Grunge Pioneer Jack Endino

Jack Endino is probably best known for his early work with Nirvana. The record producer, recording engineer, mixer, and musician from Seattle has worked… Read More