Better Than Ever: The World Of “Daryl’s House” Engineer Peter Moshay

Live From Daryl’s House is an online concert series (later expanded to broadcast TV) created by singer-songwriter Daryl Hall (half of… Read More

Flying Wrenches: Being Uncomfortable With Getting Too Comfortable

“It’s an easy gig. Just three microphones.” Sounds good, right? But as the day went on, things began to change. The event was a “roundtable”… Read More

Back Of The Napkin: Upgrading A Sound System With A Simple Sketch

Many problems with house of worship sound have nothing to do with the mix, but how the sound system covers the listeners. Maybe it’s too… Read More

The Right Tilt: A Discussion Of System Tuning Approaches & Preferences

Editor’s Note: Approaches in audio are as unique and plentiful as the people working in the field. With the basic principles of audio well in… Read More

Up To The Task? Can GEQ Be Employed For System Optimization?

“Graphic equalizers cannot produce the types of curves we use in system optimization.” I’ve made this statement numerous times over the years, and I haven’t… Read More

Pieces Of The Puzzle: Two Very Different Things That Provide A Multitude Of Benefits

According to Benjamin Franklin, life’s two certainties are death and taxes. In the event production industry, however, networking is quickly becoming a certainty as well. Read More

Different But The Same: Talking With Broadcast Mixer Andrew Stoakley About The Craft

Andrew Stoakley is a television audio production mixer with 25 years of experience in remote mobile work, mixing a wide range of sports broadcasts (MLB,… Read More

Journey To The Same Destination

Visit the offices of Advanced Automation Corporation (AAC), a systems engineering company based in upstate New York, and you’ll see all of the things you… Read More

Cleaning It Up: Methods For Controlling Low-Frequency Energy In The Mix

Recently, a colleague and I were working on a show in a highly reverberant space. Although we only had a few vocal microphones on stage,… Read More

Tech Topic: Friends In Low Places

Thanks to the proliferation of powered loudspeakers, active subwoofers sporting built-in “cardioid mode” DSP settings are on the rise. But what’s going on under the… Read More

No Cable Left Behind: A Process For Avoiding System Problems From The Outset

“Aaaannd… Bass? Can I hear some bass?” Oh my goodness, I never ran that direct out. We’ve all done it – after loading in and… Read More

Making The Grade: Meeting The Responsibilities Of Being A True Professional

I got a call last night from a buddy of mine, the technical director of the 700-seat theatrical space at an area college. The college… Read More

Changing A Paradigm: An Innovative Approach to Reinforcing Stage Pianos

It’s less and less common to see a real piano on stage these days. There are many advantages to using a keyboard or electronic “stage… Read More

A Tale Of Two Gigs: Embracing The Variety Inherent In The Audio Profession

One of the things I love about working in professional audio is that there’s no such thing as “typical.” I’m always dealing with different artists,… Read More

Informed Approach: Talking Shop With Front Of House Engineer Ryan O John

I first crossed paths with front of house engineer Ryan O John about six years ago, when he was in town with the Phillip Phillips… Read More