Subjectively Rational: Some Things I’ve Noticed About Working With Sound…
The tireless pursuit of the craft of audio and never getting lulled into thinking that we know it all…
July 11, 2022
The tireless pursuit of the craft of audio and never getting lulled into thinking that we know it all…
If you see me running a sound check, I will always have a pleasant, confident smile plastered on my face. Even if the graphic equalizer is on fire.
A primer on the path to success in working with the stage side of the equation, whether it’s at smaller gigs or touring with larger acts.
Amplifying acoustic music presents a different set of circumstances than the typical amplified rock show – here are some ways to capture and amplify those beautiful and natural tones.
The automatic assumption that every problem on an RF channel, be it mic or IEM or intercom, requires a frequency change to resolve it is very outdated and often not helpful. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
The fact that a certain phenomenon or scientific principle exists – in pro audio and otherwise – does not necessarily mean it’s likely to be a cause of concern in a practical situation. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
What elements of your approach or workflow might be considered unconventional? What benefits are afforded by those decisions?
Have “best practices” changed? No, but what has changed is that now you need to know what these practices are, all of them, and use them every time you deploy wireless mic, IEM, IFB and intercom systems. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
Would it be as I remembered it? Would anything have changed, for better or worse? Would it take me long to get back up to full speed, or would the mental cogs have rusted? (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
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