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Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 40min

169. Brothers Osborne, Audio Crew

On Episode 169 the hosts are joined by the audio crew from the band Brothers Osborne. Kyle Chirnside recently did a few shows with them and talks about their chemistry as a team. They also discuss their various paths in audio and the balance of their life outside of touring and more.The Brothers Osborne crew:Courtney Warner - PM/ FOHLogan Hanna - Monitor EngineerAnderson Hall - Monitor Tech Emily Phillips - Systems EngineerCheck out Michael Lawrence's book " Between the Lines, Concepts in Sound System Design and Alignment"This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
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Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 18min

168. James Wooten, FOH - Walk The Moon, Misterwives

James Wooten joins the hosts on episode 168 along with the return of Leo Pisaq. They toured together recently with Misterwives and Lawrence, and discuss what they learned from each other. James also talks about his work with Walk the Moon, what it was like to be with a band that exploded through a viral hit song, and more.James Wooten is a Kansas City, MO based FOH engineer that has been working in professional audio since 2011. James has toured with Walk the Moon, Joywave, Misterwives, and several other national and international touring acts.  Check out James Wooten's "60 Second Audio Tips" series Check out Michael Lawrence's book " Between the Lines, Concepts in Sound System Design and Alignment"This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
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Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 26min

167. Dan McLaughlin, A2/ RF/ Backline - Luke Combs

Dan McLaughlin returns to the podcast on episode 167, talking about his recent stadium tour with Luke Combs. He talks about his journey and progression in the industry.  They talk about filling in or taking over for another engineer and the considerations that go into that, and more.Check out the first time Dan joined the podcast on episode 116 with the rest of the Luke Combs audio crewThis episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 9min

166. Pat Rowe, Monitor Engineer Volbeat & Godsmack

Pat Rowe joins the hosts on episode 166, to talk about his work with the bands Volbeat and Godsmack. He discusses the path of working as a PA fly tech and monitor tech on tour and eventually taking on the mixing role for both bands. They discuss how working as the tech before taking on the mixing role sets you up for understanding the psychological side of the job with the artists. Pat has worked with Godsmack both in the studio and live, and he talks about the different mindsets needed between them.This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
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Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 33min

165. Bob McCarthy and Josh Dorn-Fehrmann, Meyer Sound

This week, Bob McCarthy, Director of System Optimization, and Josh Dorn-Ferhmann, Senior Technical Support Specialist for Meyer Sound, join the Signal to Noise crew for a wide-ranging conversation, beginning with their work designing the in-the-round stadium system for Ed Sheeran's + – = ÷ x ("Mathematics") Tour. They discuss the unique challenges proposed by the rigging and infrastructure, and Bob talks about what he learned designing a system around a brand-new loudspeaker product PANTHER, by Meyer Sound.Josh and Bob talk about the evolution of networked audio protocols, share their journeys through the industry and offer advice for newcomers.  Bob candidly reflects on his pioneering work, the pursuit of knowledge, and imposter syndrome.See photographs of the rig here: https://meyersound.com/news/ed-sheeran-panther/Watch the "Making of the Meyer Sound PANTHER" here:  https://youtu.be/DZymvvdDgFsThis episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
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Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 49min

Work-Life Balance & Burnout, Open Table Zoom Hangout

In order to continue the conversations on work-life balance and burnout, we wanted to create space and time for our community to talk about these topics. Around 20 of you hung out for almost 2 hours and shared your personal struggles and advice on these topics. We hope this continual dialogue will benefit everyone.  Thank you to our community, you are all wonderful audio humans trying to make our industry a better place.Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."
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Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 11min

164. Shelby Eisenberg - Wage War, FOH

On episode 164 the hosts are joined by Shelby Eisenberg, currently the FOH for Wage War. He talks about the last tour which was his first in arenas and the adjustments it takes to transition into larger venues. Shelby talks about why he chose to invest in his own console, and how he has embraced the mindset of " You can't tell your kids to follow their dreams unless you follow yours". They also discuss getting or giving peers feedback while on tours or shows.This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.
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Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 29min

163. The Roadie Clinic, Work-Life Balance & Burnout

Paul and Courtney Klimson of the Roadie Clinic joins the hosts on episode 164. They talk about the progress over the last two years and some of the impact The Clinic has had on our industry. The topic of work-life balance and burnout is discussed further as Paul, Courtney, and the hosts share their personal struggles with this and some advice to go along with it.The Roadie Clinic wants you to come to them for any problem. Courtney and the team have set up an industry referral network including therapy, financial, medical insurance, legal counsel, passport services, and moreWe have set up a special channel in our Discord Server for Thr Roadie Clinic and  further discussions on these topics This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramThe Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone
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Jul 13, 2022 • 56min

162. Troy Topinka, FOH - Eve 6, Cannons

On episode 162 the hosts are joined by FOH Engineer Troy Topinka. They discuss his most recent work touring with the bands Eve 6 and Cannons. Troy talks about bouncing back and forth from a legacy rock band to an up-and-coming pop band, as well as balancing Tour Manager duties with FOH at the same time, a common them lately. He also does corporate work while not touring, they discuss what it's like balancing the two worlds.This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone
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Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 20min

161. Custer, FOH - MAX

The hosts chat with FOH mixer and production professional Custer, FOH engineer for pop artist MAX. Michael and Custer recount some experiences from a recent event they did together. Custer talks about finding the right console platform for the job, advocating for the artist, and integrating multiple types of technology into the performance. Join the Audio Nerd Book Club discord and learn about show networking from John Huntington: https://discord.gg/ETNV85yjNTThis episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

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