Wes Stark joins us this week to talk about his experiences working with Michael through the Signal to Noise Podcast Mentorship Program. The hosts also discuss impostor syndrome, why it's okay to be wrong, and mixing at high elevations.Get involved in the mentorship program by visiting the Signal to Noise Podcast Facebook group or sending us a message via signaltonoisepodcast.com.This episode is sponsored by: AudixPodcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris Leonard 

Elyssa Kohen has served as A1, A2, and Assistant Audio on tour for theatrical productions such as Frozen, RENT, School of Rock, and Motown the Musical. In this episode, she joins us along with her colleague and previous Signal to Noise guest Kevin "Beard" McCoy to talk about many aspects of her work as a touring theatrical audio professional.This episode is sponsored by: AudixPodcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris Leonard 

Dennie Miller joins us to talk about his work as FOH engineer for Volbeat. Miller is also a highly skilled system tech. We discuss the relationship between system tech and FOH mixer and more. Miller has worked with other artists like Miguel, Godsmack, Bob Dylan and more.Check out Dennie Miller's setup on Volbeat:Volbeat: Dennie Miller about his Front of House sound and the Meyer Sound LEO system Line ArrayThis episode is sponsored by: AudixPodcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris Leonard 

Production and tour manager Bill Reeves joins us in this episode to talk about "how to get on tour".  We also talk about Roadies of Color United which Bill and "K.C." Jackson founded in 2009. Their goal is to be a place where professionals in the industry can unite, network, promote each other and collaborate to help promote a more diverse and inclusive industry.Check out this article we referenced in the episode " Why White Tours Don’t Hire Black Tour & Production Managers"This episode is sponsored by: AudixNEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.comon the epsidoed "

Ken Newman joins us in this episode. Currently, he is the FOH engineer for Barry Manilow. Ken tells us all about how he built his first two mixers in the early 70's, one a Gately Pro-Kit and the other he built from scratch. We touch on various parts of his 40 plus year career working with artists like  Chris Isaak, Paul Anka, Shirley Maclaine, and many more as well as high-end corporate work. We talk about how Barry Manilow has very specific needs and discuss the "secret sauce" to his sound.To hear more about Ken's career check out his interview on How We Got LoudThis episode is sponsored by: AudixNEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

Michael and Willa chat with Ashton Parsons, who mixes monitors for Disturbed and has also worked with Animals as Leaders, 98 Degrees, Bush, Anthrax, Fifth Harmony, Daya, Daughtry, Papa Roach, and many more, as monitor engineer, FOH engineer, tour manager, playback tech, and a variety of other production roles. Ashton gives some helpful guidance about mixing in-ear monitors and communicating with artists, and we discuss Willa's sandwich crust preferences. This episode is sponsored by: AudixNEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

John Huntington joins us to discuss his new book Introduction to Show Networking.  He is the leading expert in our industry on show networks and control systems. We discuss some of his earlier work in Vegas among other current projects he is working on. We are giving away a free copy of his book. Go to www.SignalToNoisePodcast.com and enter to win.John Huntington is a Professor of Entertainment Technology at New York City College of Technology, also known as Citytech, which is part of CUNY. Through his company Zircon Designs, Huntington freelances as an author, entertainment and show control systems consultant, and sound engineer.Huntington's book Show Networks and Control Systems  is the industry standard. First published as Control Systems for Live Entertainment by Focal Press in 1994, 2nd and 3rd editions were published in 2000 and 2007. In 2012, Huntington started self publishing the book, renamed it, and extensively expanded the networking coverage; he released a second edition in 2017.This episode is sponsored by: AudixNEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

Audix just released a simple and effective way to test in-ear monitors (IEMs) for potential damage or performance degradation.  By pairing the TM2 with test and measurement software, a transfer function of an in-ear monitor can be easily generated and compared to previous measurements of the same device.  Steve Young and Fred Bigeh join us in a demonstration and discussion on the TM2You can watch the video of this episode on the ProSoundWeb YouTube channelThis episode is sponsored by: Audix NEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

Ike Zimbel joins us again to talk old school audio. Ike tells us about how he achieved Frank Zappa style studio guitar effects live in 1979, using 5-way PA systems in 1980, time aligning crossover settings in speaker cabinets, with a tape measure and more.Ike Zimbel is a wireless frequency coordinator and tech based in Toronto. A 35-plus year veteran of the audio industry. During that time he has worked extensively as a wireless microphone technician and coordinator, live sound engineer, recording studio technician, audio supervisor for TV broadcasts and have managed manufacturing and production companies. NEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastfor 20% off use promo code: TACOSPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

Dennis Culp has influenced the music industry from both sides of the console - not only is he the trombone player in the groundbreaking Christian ska band Five Iron Frenzy, but he's also the owner and executive producer of Singing Serpent, a company that offers composition and sound design services for some of the largest brands in the world. This episode is sponsored by: Audix NEW Online Podcast Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/signal-to-noise-podcastPlease 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com