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The same person will always play an impactful role in the mission: the mix engineer. But how? What are some practical and intentional ways to do it? Here are some key places of focus.
As an audio educator, one might expect the author to weigh in strongly on the “pro” side of the equation – but as with many things in life, it’s not quite that simple…
Documenting your networks (and honestly, the rest of your AVL systems with Dante patching, stage input lists, monitor mixes, DMX channels. etc.,) isn’t the most glamorous part of the job, but is one of the most important. Here are some ideas for going about it…
A fledgling audio professional still in high school steps up to assemble a crew and support the West River Festival on Prince Edward Island in 1978.
Working with a young team in addressing some of the unforeseen challenges involved with taking a traditionally acoustic genre into a natural amphitheater configuration.
Presenting beautifully blended vocal harmonies through a PA can be the icing on the cake of a quality mix
It’s not all supposed to sound like 70s rock… Being prepared to suit the style of every artist prior to the gig.
With careful planning and a good awareness of all stages of the process, you should be able to meet the deadline and ensure the finished product sounds as good as possible.
While nothing replaces knowing the tech side of the audio craft, there’s a lot more to being successful in the role.
