Signal To Noise Podcast

David Morgan has had a storied career mixing for some of the most illustrious artists in the world, including Paul Simon, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger, Boz Scaggs, Whitney Houston, and many more. David also authored 100 episodes of his column "On the Digital Edge" for FOH Magazine from 2011 through 2019. In this episode, David joins us to chat about working with such legendary artists, how he got his start, and how he keeps his gigs.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

Ryan O John 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 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. Ryan discusses his vocal chain approach along with other mixing techniques. We talk about the relationship with the FOH Engineer and Artist and how we represent the art properly and managing expectations.Episode Links:www.ryanojohn.comRyan John's Mix 45 Michael's Mix 45 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

To mark its 50th Episode, the Signal To Noise podcast went live on both the ProSoundWeb Facebook page and YouTube page .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

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. Coordinating 200+ channels of RF is Ikes's specialty for events like The NHL All-Star game. We dig into all things RF with Ike.Ike Zimbel's ProSoundWeb ArticlesIke Zimble's Website 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

In this Special Episode, the hosts went live again with the Signal To Noise Podcast Facebook group to hang with some friends. Ryan O John, Eddie Caipo, Eric Ferguson and Hannah Goodine joined in to talk about a variety of topics: Ryan’s approach to vocal chain and tom gates when mixing, the value of maintaining relationships and how important that is to a successful career, putting ourselves in the “headspace” of audiences while mixing — reading the audience is just as important as watching the band.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

Arica Rust is a live sound engineer specializing in systems engineering. She currently freelances under her company Wavelength Engineering, and has extensive experience working with L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik systems. She works with companies such as Solotech, Sound On Stage, Morris Light & Sound, and more. Her experience ranges a diverse clientele from artists such as Ben Howard, Sarah McLachlan, and Hillsong United among others, to corporate events for companies such as IBM, Oracle, and Salesforce. She also works with Rational Acoustics providing educational support. Arica joins us for a discussion on her work as a freelance system engineer.Visit Arica at https://www.wavelengthengineer.com/ & https://soundgirls.org/contributors/arica-rust/This episode is sponsored by: Audix A reminder — 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, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard

The working relationship between the FOH mix engineer and the system tech is critical for ensuring a quality and consistent experience for the audience. On this episode, professional system engineer Carter Hassebroek and mix engineer Jim Yakabuski join us for a deep dive on their working relationship and process on the 2019 Peter Frampton tour.Jim Yakabuski on ProSoundWeb: https://www.prosoundweb.com/author/jim-yakabuskiThis episode is sponsored by: Audix A reminder — 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, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard

Signal To Noise went live with some friends (April 27) talking about church streaming, gig horror stories, and checking on our mental state of mind during these rough times. Hosts Chris Leonard, Kyle Chirnside and Michael Lawrence are joined by Church Sound Podcast host Samantha Potter and special guests Brian Maddox, Willa Snow and Hannah Goodine in a lively, wide-ranging discussion. You can watch this in video form on the ProSoundWeb Youtube channel.Signal To Noise (STN) is sponsored by Audix. More STN Live episodes are planned for the near future — be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group for the latest schedule information. The Facebook Group is also place for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Access all Signal To Noise podcast episodes here.

We had a ton of fun talking to both Chris Rabold and Mitchell at the same time. We have had both as guests before on the podcast. When Rabold he was on with us, mentioned he wanted to have a conversation with Mitchell, so we said let's do it. Robold wanted to dig into Mitchell's approach to mixing. Rabold can relate well to Mitchell's world of Umphrey's McGee as he spent 11 years in the jam band world with Widespread Panic. We also talk about their approach to monitoring SPL per show and more.Episode 35. Chris MitchellEpisode 40. Chris Rabold This episode is sponsored by: Audix A reminder — 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, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard

In the world of professional production, life on the road can be challenging, and now there’s a support group to help production pros meet those challenges. In Episode 45, the hosts talk with Paul and Courtney Klimson, industry veterans are establishing The Clinic, a non-profit agency to provide essential resources to touring pros and their families that’s based in southwest Michigan. "Our mission is simple. We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."  Paul’s career includes 20 highly credited years of production experience with TV broadcast, large-scale concert tours, music festivals and special events. In 2008, he was plucked out of John Legend’s “Evolver Tour” to audition (at the set of Saturday Night Live in NYC) for what was to become the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon television show. In 2013, he designed and built the monitor package for the famous Studio 6B set at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC and saw the show through its memorable transition into The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Meanwhile, Courtney spent the past decade in NYC where she built an entire pro audio installation division at the Masque Sound & Recording Corporation with notable audio clients that include The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York University, and the famous and expansive St. Patrick’s Cathedral located in the heart of New York City. While at Masque, she got the call to work in television production on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and was instrumental in putting together the uniquely memorable live U2 rooftop performance at Rockefeller Center for the highly-anticipated inaugural week episode (and February 18 broadcast) of the show. Find out more about Paul & Courtney herehttp://www.theroadieclinic.comThis episode is sponsored by: Audix A reminder — 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, hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside / Chris Leonard