https://www.sounddesignlive.com/david-strang/ Interview with the vice president of audio at PRG, David Strang, about sound system design for Broadway and the challenges in the post-Covid audio industry. 💙 Start supporting Sound Design Live today for as little as $5/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Why are so many sound systems out of alignment? I dig into this subject with Scott Adamson from The Production Academy and introduce my new tool for subwoofer alignment. Video: https://youtu.be/uG1U_0iQTE0 - SubAligner: https://www.subaligner.com/ - My first interview with Scott: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/foh-mixing-eq-it-till-it-sounds-good-scott-adamson - The Complete Guide to Measurement Microphone Placement for Subwoofer Alignment: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/the-complete-guide-to-measurement-microphone-placement-for-subwoofer-alignment/ - Subwoofer Alignment: The Foolproof Relative / Absolute Method: https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/nl/studiezaal/166-subwoofer-alignment-the-foolproof-relative-absolute-method - Sub Align calculator: https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/calculators/107-sub-align - The production academy: https://www.theproductionacademy.com/

I had the opportunity to visit the d&b office in Asheville to measure their speaker inventory and chat with Advanced Systems Specialist, Nick Malgieri. d&b education: https://www.dbaudio.com/global/en/education/ Tracebook: https://trace-book.org/ _______ Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/thought-patterns https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/iem-the-recipe-for-failure-and-how-to-avoid-it/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Beirut based freelance live sound engineer, tour/project manager specializing in IEM mixing, and tech specialist for the middle east and africa region for Meyer Sound, Sana Romanos. We discuss touring around Europe and the middle east and mixing IEMs. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/why-is-the-125-hz-band-so-important/ Interview with the author of Rock and Pop Venues: Acoustic and Architectural Design and founder of Flex Acoustics, Niels Adelman-Larsen. We discuss room acoustics, reverb time, and sound system design. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/sexual-harassment-is-a-workplace-safety-issue/ Interview with Kim Warnick on sexual harassment at live events, how the laws affect freelancers and employees differently, and a day in the life of a touring crisis counselor. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-choose-a-digital-console-deal-with-cranky-artists-ken-newman/ In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by freelance FOH engineer for such artists as Barry Manilow, Chris Isaak, Julio Iglesias, Anita Baker, and Shirley MacLaine, Ken Newman. We discuss the definition of good sound, choosing the right digital console, and vocal reverb. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete show notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/nobody-cares-until-the-shit-hits-the-fan/ Interview with FOH sound engineer Sean Sullivan about having a solid backup plan for every link in the signal chain and using virtual playback for sound system calibration. Starting supporting Sound Design Live today for only $5 at https://patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/intro-to-digital-wireless-intercom-with-peter-erskine/ Interview with freelance coms and RF coordinator Peter Erskine on Unity Intercom, deploying intercom antennas properly, and the must have tools for today's RF technician. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=48254 In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Manager of Technical Services at GerrAudio Distribution, Ian Robertson, independent consultant and designer of AV systems, Arthur Skudra, and previous vice-president now board member of the AES for the Latin American Region, César Lamschtein. We discuss career advice coming out of the pandemic and how Tracebook can support your work in the field when you run into speakers you're not familiar with. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

show notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=48178 In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Advanced Systems Specialist at d&b audiotechnik, Nick Malgieri. We discuss the self-aware PA system and the future of live sound, cardioid subs, and why there's no polarity switch in d&b amps. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/that-moment-when-you-realize-monkeys-are-trying-to-steal-your-gear/ Interview with Chief Engineer at B2B Podcast Agency, K Bharath. We discuss podcast production and the dangers of outdoor production in Thailand. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

show notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/?p=47989 In this episode of Sound Design Live my guests are the Director of System Optimization and Senior Technical Support Specialist at Meyer Sound, Bob McCarthy and Josh Dorn-Fehrmann. We discuss the perception of immersive sound systems from marketing nonsense to power system design tool.

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/eq-your-vocal-reverb-return-shawn-dealey/ In this episode of Sound Design Live my guest is producer, engineer, and FOH mixer for artists such as Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, and Avril Lavigne, Shawn Dealey. We discuss finding your sound, tips for mixing live vocals, and sound system calibration. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Show notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/be-helpful-from-anywhere-in-the-world-pandemic-or-not/ Interview with freelance sound engineer and audio entrepreneur Ed Kingstone about streaming events, remote mixing, and staying in business during a pandemic. Start supporting Sound Design Live today on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/you-need-a-sound-system-preflight-checklist/ In this episode of Sound Design Live my guest is by applications engineer for touring systems at L-Acoustics, Vic Wagner. We discuss sound system tuning, immersive audio, modular workflows, benchmarking performance and designing loudspeaker presets. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Show notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/how-to-settle-arguments-and-get-a-job-using-prediction-software/ Interview with Jeremiah Karni from Adamson Systems about working with Broken Social Scene and the power of prediction software. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Three short interviews: Loudness Metering for FOH Mixers with Wayne Hawthorne, How do sound engineers get hired? (with Scott Adamson), Helping Your Clients Transition to IEMs (with Aleš Štefančič)

Complete Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/building-virtual-mix-environments-for-education/ In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Sam Fisher from AudioFusion about entrepreneurship, software development, and sound engineer training in virtual mix environments. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Show Notes: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/what-we-learned-lv1-loudness-metering-in-dc/ Interview with mastering and live sound engineer Michael Curtis about doing sound for the processional for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.