The Decision To Repair Or Replace Sound Reinforcement Gear
If you operate your sound company like a hobby, that’s just what it will become.
If you operate your sound company like a hobby, that’s just what it will become.
Continuing the tale of the author’s beginnings as an audio pro, including the assembly of an early DI box, driving the band’s 5-ton truck, acquiring a dubious nickname and much more. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
We’re probably nowhere near as objective about sound as we might think… we could be bringing bias to our decision making, and we may not even be aware of it.
Remember: when we think we’ve “got this” and have finally peaked in our skills and abilities, be careful.
The pandemic caused a tectonic shift – things aren’t likely to go back to the way they were. What’s the way forward from here, particularly on the touring side of the equation?
Welcome to my world, where there’s high pressure, plenty of responsibility, lots of frustration, and zero room for error, but lots of variety, job satisfaction, and a high sense of accomplishment.
The journey of an industry veteran who truly operates as a “one-stop-shop” in managing a production company, recording studio, and multiple clients as a touring audio engineer, a television mixer, and even more.
Unless this really is your first rodeo, the excuses run out pretty fast. Every gig, installation or session should enable us to do it better the next time.
It’s been a strange journey of slippery slopes, shifting paradigms, uncertainty and more. The author details the situation and strategies to pursue in light of it.
Following this structure has served me well over many years of touring, and using previous work as a template (i.e., for specs) serves as a useful reminder so that no vital aspects get overlooked.
Treading ever so heavily on a sacred stretch of ground that has been detoured around for the past few decades – being in the band and dealing with newer (less experienced) and/or “attitudinal” sound people.
How many freelance stagehands does it take to plug in a cable? It’s not a joke, it’s a serious question.
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