Addressing an often-overlooked input, including EQ, dynamics processing, saturation and more, along with how the subwoofer-to-mains-to-room relationship can impact the sound of bass guitar.
Effectively capturing and processing guitar tones, including microphone selection and placement as well as what to do when working with a single player as opposed to two or three, and more.
The next stop on the drum kit line check focuses on cymbal selection, microphones and mic positioning, processing, and a whole lot more.
The drum kit line check rolls along with guest Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes joining the show to provide a deep dive on the next set of inputs: Toms.
The line check moves along to input number 2 – snare drum – focusing on drum sizes, heads, tuning, microphone positions and processing.
Take a deep dive into drum sizes, heads, tuning, mics, EQ, dynamics and more in an entire episode dedicated to the biggest drum.
Some of the options and tools available to mix engineers to get the most out of a system that’s “too small for the gig.”
Talking with the noted mix engineer about perspective, what to pay attention to, the path that has led him to mixing some of the biggest acts in the world, and more.
Ryan O John is a musician turned engineer, turned product designer, turned podcast host. He was playing instruments by 5 years old, with his first shows at age 12, recording his own albums by 13, and touring by 16 — he leans heavily toward the geeky side of sound. From small local clubs to international stadiums, metal to pop, Ryan’s career in live sound mixing has covered a lot of ground traveling the world with a ton of artists including Jessie J, Andy Grammer, Tove Lo, Banks, Liam Payne, Capital Cities and many more. Beyond just touring with pop and rock acts, he also designs audio consoles and software, mix records, and race cars.
Brendan Dreaper picked up the drums in middle school, live music became an important part of his life. With a number of diversions under his belt, which included studying economics and working as a professional glassblower, he returned to music and found his footing behind the mixing console. Working from bar gigs to local festivals and eventually to touring with Magic! and Snoh Aalegra, Brendan has had the pleasure of making live music happen. Outside of geeking out about live sound on a podcast, he likes to play drums with the band vverevvolf, produce music and get real nerdy about anything Lord of the Rings related.
The third member of the trio, Joe Santarpia, is a live sound and recording/mixing engineer of 15 years, Tour Manager, Musician and Producer. His touring resume includes Mac Demarco, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Connan Mockasin, Best Coast, Surfer Blood, Inner Circle and others. Joe was a former staff engineer at Circle House Studios in Miami, FL and Faultline Studios (RIP) in San Francisco. during his free time he is an electronics hobbyist and recreational ice hockey player.
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