Episodes

  • How to Buy and Sell Used Gear

    How to Buy and Sell Used Gear
    Jun 22 2024
    Interview with Mendel Rosenberg of Gearsupply about how to get the best deals on used production hardware without getting scammed or violating tax laws. http://sounddesignlive.com/
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    50 mins
  • No Technical Element Should Distract You from the Story on Stage

    No Technical Element Should Distract You from the Story on Stage
    May 25 2023
    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
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    51 mins
  • The Bass Whisperer: From Confusion to Alignment

    The Bass Whisperer: From Confusion to Alignment
    Apr 25 2023
    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/
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    40 mins
  • Random Questions with Nick Malgieri from d&b

    Random Questions with Nick Malgieri from d&b
    Mar 31 2023
    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
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    22 mins
  • IEM: The Recipe for Failure and How to Avoid It

    IEM: The Recipe for Failure and How to Avoid It
    Mar 11 2023
    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
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why is the 125 Hz band so Important?

    Why is the 125 Hz band so Important?
    Jan 19 2023
    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
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Sexual Harassment Is a Workplace Safety Issue

    Sexual Harassment Is a Workplace Safety Issue
    Dec 9 2022
    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
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    30 mins
  • How to Choose a Digital Console & Deal With Cranky Artists

    How to Choose a Digital Console & Deal With Cranky Artists
    Nov 10 2022
    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
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    1 hr and 13 mins