Signal To Noise Podcast

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

 SGM Brian Archer & SSG Michael Willis from The United States Army Band join us this week. Many people may not realize you can do full-time audio and production work while in the Army. Brian & Michael talk about what lead them to an audio career path within the Army, and what type of work they do on a daily basis. The United States Army Band is also looking to hire a Live Production Technician.You can learn more about the job listing here : http://bit.ly/US_Army_BandThis episode is sponsored by: Audix 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

This week, we are joined by Tarik Solangi, VP of Sales and Marketing for RCF loudspeakers. Tarik and Kyle discuss their experiences as the "boots on the ground" interfacing between the R&D teams and the product's end users and the importance of support and service. We also delve into the manufacturer's role in the system design process, and the nuisance of cutting analog tape.This episode is sponsored by: Audix 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/ Chris LeonardSend us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, the boys are joined by Samantha Potter and Willa Snow to discuss that all-important aspect of our jobs: money. We touch on freelance vs salaried, full time vs part time, handling your own schedule and books, self advocacy, rates, and a whole bunch of related and important topics. Send us your comments at signal2noisepodcast@gmail.comThis episode is sponsored by: Audix 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/ Chris Leonard

Live Episode #6 featuring guests:  Jeff Hawley, Pavan Grewall, Daniel LundbergYou can watch the video of this episode on the ProSoundWeb Youtube ChannelThis episode is sponsored by: Audix 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/ Chris Leonard

Yes there is more than one Chris Leonard in the audio world. Chris joins us this week to discuss his path in audio including a humbling learing experience while on tour with Scott Stapp. Currently he is the Production Manager and Front of House Enginer for country artist Russell Dickerson. Should we call oursleves Audio Engineers? We dig into this topic and more.This episode is sponsored by: Audix 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/ Chris Leonard