287. The Return Of Mix Engineer Wayne Pauley

Veteran mix engineer Wayne Pauley returns the show in Episode 287 to talk with the hosts about his experience mixing RCF’s Ultimate Jam Night showcase at NAMM, and doing it in the inimitable “Wayne Pauley style” — in other words, as analog as possible! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Wayne also talks about touring with an RCF TT+ Audio PA as well as his love for ATI Paragon II consoles, sharing the story of his one-of-a-kind custom half-desk Paragon made by FOH engineer and analog console whisperer Chris Mitchell. In addition, he offers some first-class advice on how to make your reverbs sound perfectly subtle, and much more!

Episode Links:
Signal To Noise, Episode 57: FOH Engineer Wayne Pauley On His Analog Approach & More
Analog Rejuvenation: The Joy Of Getting Back To Basics By Wayne Pawley
Measure Six Times, Cut Once: The Process Of Downsizing An ATI Paragon II Console By Chris Mitchell
The Days Of Rosewood & Iron: Restoring And Enhancing An Early ’80s Mixer By Chris Mitchell
Signal To Noise, Episode 35: FOH Engineer Chris Mitchell
Signal To Noise, Episode 46: Mix Engineers Chris Mitchell & Chris Rabold
Episode 287 Transcript

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