Latest Monitor engineer Podcast Episodes
Ep3 Dialogue, Talking Heads, the "Simple Stuff"
Live Sound Bootcamp - October 24, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutesSo finally we fall into the concept of Season 3, answering listener questions. In this episode we answer a question that digs into dialogue, corporate events, house of worship, expectations, auto mixing, noise reduction, how to make a talking human sound like what the audience expects. One wou...
Ep2 Being Efficient When Doing Shows
Live Sound Bootcamp - September 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourLies and lies, we told you that we would have shorter episodes, and we told you that Season three would be dedicated to digging directly into listener questions, but this episode ended up being the very long answer to some in-person questions that we had run into recently. In this episode we ta...
Ep1 Troubleshooting
Live Sound Bootcamp - August 08, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutesAs we enter season three of this podcast, we've decided it makes sense to finally really dig directly into listener questions. We also had realized that while we had touched on this in many other episodes, we didn't actually ever make an episode dedicated to one of the most important skills in ...
Ep14 Strings
Live Sound Bootcamp - July 25, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutesSticking to the "wall of sound" instruments we chat about strings and some of the various methods for getting them to sound cohesive, or stick out as solo instruments. While this may not be the most common input an average live sound engineer may come across, the methods for achieving natural s...
Ep13 Choirs
Live Sound Bootcamp - July 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourWe gave up on the idea that we would cover multiple topics in this one episode, but in this extra-long episode we knock out one! Choirs and background vocalists, why did we even think that this was similar to horns and strings? Because the goal is often a "wall of sound." We chat about how to ...
Ep12 Horns and Brass
Live Sound Bootcamp - April 06, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutesWe really really did think that we would cover multiple topics in this one episode, but in this extra-long episode we barely covered one! Not the most common input but brass instruments can be challenging to get right. We chat about how to best capture live various brass instruments, and we dig...
Ep11 Pianos, Keyboards and Synths
Live Sound Bootcamp - March 17, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutesSince it's been ages since we've done an episode, in this extra-long episode we try to make up for lost time! Continuing down the path of the channel by channel season, we spend a lot of time chatting about how to best capture live pianos, how to set up patches in pianos and synths, and we dig ...
Ep10 Vocals
Live Sound Bootcamp - June 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hourIn this extra-long episode we skip ahead a bit, and dig into arguably the most important input, vocals. Like all of the previous episodes we spend a lot of time chatting about how to best capture the sound, and we dig into equalization, dynamics processing, saturation, effects and a lot more, b...
Ep9 Playback
Live Sound Bootcamp - February 21, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutesCovering anywhere from one to a sixty inputs this episode, we dig into playback. We chat about how to setup the outputs in the rig, how to prioritize the sounds, the difference between monitors and FOH in this regard, how to manage these lines during your line check, and of course we dive into ...
Ep8 Acoustics and Stringed Instruments
Live Sound Bootcamp - February 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourA whole family of inputs in the channel list, this episode we dig into an assortment of instruments that come up in many genres. Acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments can be a pain. A pain to get cleanly into wedges for monitoring, and a pain to make sound good given how dynamic they...
Ep7 Group Bussing and Master Bus Processing
Live Sound Bootcamp - January 03, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutesThrowing the hosts for a loop, this episode is an off-the-cuff dive into how routing affects your line check. We dig into the idea of using grouping for drums, bass, and other instruments, talk about when to get this routing going, and what the benefits can be. We really dig into idea of when ...
Ep6 Bass Guitar
Live Sound Bootcamp - December 20, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutesThe next input in the channel list: Bass Guitar. Weirdly, we don't actually talk much about basses pedals and amps, but man we really dig into the processing that an engineer can use to get the most out of this instrument. Like the previous episodes we dig into equalization, dynamics processin...
Ep6 Guitars
Live Sound Bootcamp - December 20, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutesGuitars, often the next input in the list, can be quite complicated to manage. This episode dives into how to capture the tones, how to process them, and even how to approach conversations with the players themselves to achieve tones that are best fit for the mix. We touch on microphones, plac...
Ep5 Bass Guitar
Live Sound Bootcamp - December 06, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutesThe next input in the channel list: Bass Guitar. Weirdly, we don't actually talk much about basses pedals and amps, but man we really dig into the processing that an engineer can use to get the most out of this instrument. Like the previous episodes we dig into equalization, dynamics processin...
Ep5 Guitars
Live Sound Bootcamp - December 06, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutesGuitars, often the next input in the list, can be quite complicated to manage. This episode dives into how to capture the tones, how to process them, and even how to approach conversations with the players themselves to achieve tones that are best fit for the mix. We touch on microphones, plac...
Ep4 Hi Hats, Rides, and Overheads
Live Sound Bootcamp - November 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hourWe honestly thought this might be a boring episode, but it turned out to be one of the most interesting discussions. In this episode we chat about cymbal selection, microphones, mic positions, processing, and a heck of a lot more. This is a set of inputs that honestly took the three of us year...
Ep3 Toms and the Relationship Between the Drums
Live Sound Bootcamp - October 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we bring in a guest-expert Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes (this guy literally started playing drums at age 3!), and hit the next set of inputs in the channel list: Toms. Like the previous episodes we talk about drums types, tuning, microphones, mic positions, and a heck of a lot mor...
Ep2 The Snare Drum
Live Sound Bootcamp - September 27, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutesAs we continue through the line-check, we hit input number 2, commonly the loudest thing on stage, the snare drum. Much like the first episode in the line-check, we dig into the drum sizes, the heads, the tuning, mics positions and processing.
Ep1 The Kick Drum
Live Sound Bootcamp - August 30, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutesSeason 2 is here! In this season we dig into each input, one at a time. It's like the podcast of a line check. Input 1, the infamous kick drum. We deep dive into the drum sizes, heads, tuning, mics, eq, dynamics and more, an entire episode dedicated to the biggest drum.
Ep27 Mixing Big Shows on Small Systems
Live Sound Bootcamp - July 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourHow many times have you walked into a venue or event space and found a system that's severely underpowered for the gig? Sometimes that scenario is a PA thats just too small, speakers on sticks for a big rock show, sometimes it's a system that doesn't even cover the whole audience.... In this e...
Interview: Sean "Sully" Sullivan (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Justin Timberlake, Norah Jones)
Live Sound Bootcamp - July 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourWhen you've got a resume this long and this varied, everyone wants to know the secrets to your success. Sully chats with us on this episode about perspective, what to pay attention to in the show and your carreer, and the path that has led him to mixing some of the biggest acts in the world.
Ep26 Loudness and Impact
Live Sound Bootcamp - June 21, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWe ask the age-old question, What can I do to make my mix feel loud without actually just turning it up? And what about streaming, how do I make a livestream seem loud? What defines impact, and what are some tools we can use to maximize the feeling of impact without having to simply make the s...
Ep25 Snapshots and Automation
Live Sound Bootcamp - June 07, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutesSo we've talked a lot about what each of the mixing tools do, but what happens when you simply don't have enough hands to make the changes from song-to song quickly enough? In this episode we break down 'Snapshots,' what they are, when to use them, and even why they're absolutely terrifying!
Ep24 Feedback Part 2
Live Sound Bootcamp - May 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hourAs we continue the conversation about feedback, we dive into solutions for managing the ringy mess. Some things you can do in advance to avoid the problem before it starts, and some common scenarios where you may find yourself ripping out your hair trying to clean up the stage.
Ep23 Feedback Part 1
Live Sound Bootcamp - May 10, 2021 16:00 - 53 minutesEveryone's favorite topic, we delve into the causes of feedback, the most likely sources, and how to tell where it's coming from. Additionally we chat about the things we can do that affect it, the of course tools to combat it.
Ep22 Using the Available Tools to Create a Mix
Live Sound Bootcamp - April 26, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutesSo we've talked a lot about what each of these tools do, and a lot about specific processes, but this episode dives into when to use which tools that are available to you. When do you use your fader versus when do you compress? When do I boost versus cut on an EQ? And is there an order to fol...
Ep21 Balance and Space in the Mix
Live Sound Bootcamp - April 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourIn this episode of Live Sound Bootcamp, we get into a discussion about building up a mix. We argue about how to make space for each element in the mix, how to get your balance right, and it all leads to the ultimate question: When is the mix done?
Interview: Michael Lawrence (Systems Engineer, Rational Acoustics, Technical Editor)
Live Sound Bootcamp - February 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we enjoy the pleasure of chatting with Michael Lawrence a freelance audio engineer well known for his own podcast Signal to Noise, his incredibly geeky articles in Live Sound International, his Rational Acoustics Smaart webinars, and of course his work as a systems engineer. We ...
Ep20 Building a FOH Mix Pt 5: Groups, VCAs and Stems
Live Sound Bootcamp - February 09, 2021 18:49 - 50 minutesIn the last episode for Building a FOH Mix, we chat about groups and VCAs, how they're different, and when we might use each of them. We get into some of how we personally decide when it's right to use a group versus a VCA, as well as some of the differences in workflows between using these on ...
Interview: Brendan Dreaper (Snoh Aalegra, The Independent, Zoo Labs, Podcast Host)
Live Sound Bootcamp - February 01, 2021 18:56 - 53 minutesIn this episode we interview one of our hosts Brendan Dreaper, best known for his touring work with Snoh Aalegra, his work in bay area venues including The Independent, and huge amounts of studio work including the non-profit Zoo Labs. We discuss how he started his career in live sound, his exp...
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