In Episode 1 with Michael “Coach” Conner, front of house engineer for Steely Dan and Paul Simon, he discusses his audio background and how he came to work for two of the most respected artists in the industry.
And in Episode 2, Coach Conner discusses the process of mixing Steely Dan’s live record, including his use of a Yamaha RIVAGE PM mix system and Nuendo Live 2.
Host Russ Long is a top touring and multi-platinum recording and mix engineer who has worked in professional audio for more than 30 years. Following a decade as Steven Curtis Chapman’s FOH engineer, he has spent over 12 years mixing FOH for Amy Grant, and has also mixed numerous high-profile events such as the KLOVE Music awards, the Challenge America Musical Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday concert featuring Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant.
More Facts & Faders:
Phish FOH Engineer Garry Brown, Episode 1
Phish FOH Engineer Garry Brown, Episodes 2 & 3
Elton John FOH Engineer Matt Herr, Episodes 1 & 2
Elton John FOH Engineer Matt Herr, Episode 3
Kevin Kimmel Of Yamaha Commercial Audio, Episode 1
Kevin Kimmel Of Yamaha Commercial Audio, Episodes 2 & 3