Signal To Noise Podcast

On this episode, the boys are joined by the one and only Dave Rat. Dave mixed FOH for the Red Hot Chili Peppers for 30 years, and has also worked with Rage Against The Machine, Blink 182, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, and more. When he was 18 years old, he co-founded Rat Sound Systems, a major provider of touring concert sound systems. Dave is best well known in the pro audio industry for his professional curiosity and innovation.Visit Dave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/www73171This 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

Drew Thornton joins us this episode to talk about his new YouTube channel A Sum Of Two Busses .  Currently Drew is the FOH engineer for Billie Eilish and previously artists like Sick Puppies, A Great Big World, Timeflies, and  Amy Shark to name a few.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

Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, founder of MixingMusic Live and co-founder of Soundgirls.org joins us this episode. We get into her approach to mixing while reminiscing back to the good old analog days and the transition from analog to digital. Michelle talked about what inspired her to give back and be a voice to the audio community, and more.With a career in professional concert sound that spans more than 30 years, Michelle has toured with and mixed a diverse roster of musical artists. Beginning with her initial break into touring, landing a gig as FOH engineer for Spin Doctors in the early 90s.  For the past ten years, she has been FOH engineer for some of the biggest pop tours such as; Gwen Stefani, Jewel, Ke$ha, and many more. Michelle is offering our listeners a 25% disscount for her courses on MixingMusic Live use coupon code S2NMML25 when purchasing.You can also go directly to these links to receive the discount:Mixing Music Live- An Intro to Live Sound and MixingLISTEN! a Guide to EQ and Critical ListeningIn addition, one lucky listener will be awarded a scholarship to Michelle's LISTEN! course, courtesy of the Signal to Noise podcast. To enter, leave a comment on the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, or send an email to signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com, telling us why you'd like to take the course. The hosts will choose one winner and announce on Monday September 28th.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

Ryan O John joins us again to talk about his approach to mixing drums and bass. Ryan has mixed FOH for a lot of bands like Pussycat  Dolls, Jessie J, Phillip Phillips, and many more and is currently the Principal Product Manager & Principle Product Designer of live sound for Avid. We talk again about a fun project started by Ryan called "Mix 45", where a group of engineers record themselves starting from a blank desk and mix the same song in 45 minutes. It's a good test of how well you know your workflow, console, and mixing philosophy.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

Internationally-acclaimed electronic music artist Joel Zimmerman a.k.a. Deadmau5 joins us this episode to talk about how his explorations into the technical innovations that form an integral part of his live show. We discuss the role of technology in his creative process and his full-circle approach to crafting a unique audience experience. Joel recently released his brand new performance controller OSC/PILOT, a bi-directional control surface that allows producers to use as a production tool when making music and also as a tool for live performances. 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

Our hosts speak with Steve Adelman, VP of the Event Safety Alliance, and head of Adelman Law Group, about the role each of us in the industry will play in the roadmap for restarting live events safely, including a discussion about liability and professional responsibility. https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/ESA Reopening Guide: https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/esa-reopening-guideSteve Adelman VP, Event Safety Alliance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/fen2005WayThis episode is sponsored by: Audix You can watch the video of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/ESVTSsiWaNsPlease 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

ProSoundWeb Podcast Network joined forces to host “The FOH & Monitor Engineer Relationship” LIVE, the first-ever Front of the House Fridays live event. FofHF host Russ Long and Signal To Noise co-host Chris Leonard teamed up with FOH engineer Chris Taylor and monitor engineer Robert Bull to talk about mix strategies and how two sides of the same coin successfully come togetherYou can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/SEOy0PKqjpIPlease 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

On this episode, Michael and Willa dive deeper into the art of theatrical sound design with guests Jason Crystal (Associate Sound Designer, Hamilton, The Cher Show) and his colleague Elisheba Ittoop (Sound Designer, The Edge of Night, A Raisin In the Sun, Testmatch). The conversation explores how technical tools help achieve artistic goals, and comparing and contrasting sound design for musicals and straight plays.https://www.jasoncrystal.com/  https://elisheba-ittoop.squarespace.com/ 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

Michael and Kyle are joined by touring audio engineer Fletcher McDermott and Smaart instructor Chris Tsnajoures to talk about their workflows for quickly wrangling PA du Jour, mixing techniques, and some nerding out about synthesizers.  Links: https://www.prosoundweb.com/2019-top-20-9-front-lines-why-we-measure/This episode is sponsored by: Audix 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

Co-Host Chris Leonard was on the Church Sound Podcast episode 11. "Chris Leonard, one of the hosts of the Signal To Noise Podcast and director of audio at IMS Technology Services joins me this week. What does it look like to play well with others? Chris and I discuss what it means to work with people we don't get along with (and why it matters most.) Additionally, we hash out adding in pads and tracks into worship sets. Also, what does the corporate world and the House of Worship world have in common?Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and KLANG, and is hosted by Samantha Potter, co-lead instructor with Church Sound University and editorial director with ProSoundWeb and Church Sound Magazine. Get ahold of her via email"----------------------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