Signal To Noise Podcast

In this episode, A-level mix engineer and product manager Ryan John returns to the show to share his approach to mixing guitars, plus the group talks about getting peer feedback on mixes, and Kyle eats an entire pack of Starburst. Check out Ryan's podcast, Live Sound Bootcamp at https://www.prosoundweb.com/podcasts/live-sound-bootcamp/.Join our new Discord ServerThis episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & Discord Server It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

Dwayne Roberts is an independent sound engineer and the founder of Above Standard Audio / Visual Services in the Bahamas. In this episode, we talk with Dwayne about his path through "resort sound" into starting his own company, his approach to learning new skills and teaching others, and what the President smells like up closeConnect with Dwayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-roberts-2a3aa644/Join our new Discord ServerThis episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & Discord Server It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

In this episode, Ash Levitt, the president of Heil Sound, joins the hosts to talk about the relationship of manufactures to mix engineers and artists.  Levitt has a unique background in music, live sound, and broadcast as well as in research, psychology, and data analysis. All of this combined makes for a great combination when serving clients as well as future innovations for Heil Sound.                                                                                                                                           Join our new Discord ServerThis episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & Discord Server It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

Matt "Sound" Lawrence joins the show to talk about his work on global tours for artists such as Fifth Harmony, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Matisyahu, The Dirty Heads, Sublime W/Rome, and Strung Out. After many years on the road, it was time to change directions, to be with his family more. This path led him to work on the manufacturing side of the business with Allen & Heath and currently with Avid.Join our new Discord ServerThis episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & Discord Server It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

This week on Eggs we have special guest Chris Leonard. Chris has been in the live audio business for nearly 20 years. Early in his career, he toured as a monitor engineer with Maryland Sound International, and such artists as Tears for Fears, Don Henley, Disturbed, Josh Groban, Anthony Hamilton, and more.Presently, Chris is the Director of Audio at IMS Technology Services, a full-scale production company that provides audio, video, and lighting solutions for special events, conferences, and conventions nationwide. Chris and his team have provided technical support for some of the largest events around including the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl victory parade in 2018, which saw more than 800,000 people in attendance, and the last four presidential inaugurations.Joining us to talk about getting his start in the audio business, what it’s like to run the largest stages in the world, what the future holds for the live entertainment industry, and so much more, please welcome to the show, Chris Leonard.----Chris LeonardPodcaster and Director of Audio at IMS Technology ServicesIMS Technology Services: https://imsts.com/How we got Loud Podcast: https://www.howwegotloud.com/Signal to Noise Podcast: https://www.prosoundweb.com/podcasts/signal-to-noise/Credits:Hosted by: Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarProduced by: Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarEdited by: Audiostar EntertainmentTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPMThe Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Showeggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and infodjontic.com@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaarhttp://ryanroghaar.com------------------------------Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & Discord Server It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Jake Hartsfield a Nashville-based producer, mixer, and touring FOH engineer. They discuss his work with artists such as Ben Rector, Vulfpeck, Cory Wong, Kelsea Ballerini, and more. Join our new Discord Server This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & Discord Server It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

Karrie Keyes, co-founder of SoundGirls.org, joins the podcast to talk about her transition from analog to digital and how she manages stage volume for Pearl Jam. Keyes also talks about some of her roots with artists like Fugazi and Black Flag. Some more serious conversations on the "Exit Plan," how to know when to retire or move on, and the tough choices this industry can bring with the grueling lifestyle of touring.Beginning her career in live sound at the age of 18, Karrie Keyes has been the monitor engineer for Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder for 30 years. She’s also spent ten years (1990-2000) as a monitor engineer for Red Hot Chili Peppers and has mixed a very diverse list of additional artists.Read more about Karrie Keyes here:https://soundgirls.org/traveling-the-long-road-karrie-keyes/This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

Brad Madix joins the podcast to talk about working with a wide variety of bands like Rush, Linkin Park, Van Halen, Florence + the Machine, Rage Against the Machine, and many more.Madix discusses some of his mentors like Robert Scovil as well as getting into "the great debate", subs on an aux or not?Greg Price and Brad Madix established Diablo Digital in 2013. They provide tours with high-quality easy-to-implement touring multi-track recordersThis episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard

NAMM special Believe in Music Week episode, with NAMM President & CEO Joe Lamond about the state of the music industry and dive in deep with veteran engineer Mike Bangs (Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, George Strait, Katy Perry, Tom Petty).

The hosts are joined by guitarist, songwriter, and producer Cory Wong. We discuss Cory's approach to mixing his own records and his perspective on his IEM mix. We also learn about Cory's tours with Vulfpeck and Ben Rector, and what it takes to be a good rhythm guitar player.Cory Wong recently launched a new YouTube series called Cory and The Wongnotes.Hear Cory's IEM mix with Ben Rector.You can watch this episode on the ProSoundWeb YouTube Channel.This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.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."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside and Chris Leonard