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Sphere Sound Unpacked: Robert Scovill’s Deep Dive into Immersive Mixing

Episode 485

Step inside Sphere with Robert Scovill as he rejoins Dave on Gig Gab to dissect the art—and science—of immersive live sound. From his early days quad-mixing Rush to commanding 32 channels through Avid’s S6L with Meyer’s Spacemap Go, Scovill walks you through prepping for Sphere with simulators, Holoplot mapping, and object-based mixing. You’ll hear how rethinking coverage in a globe-shaped venue flips everything you knew about arrival times and sound dispersion.

Scovill dives into the no-amp, all-IEM setup with drums in a fishbowl and shares how moving instruments around the room becomes part of the performance. He emphasizes the mission: the audience must feel the music, not just hear it. With insights learned from watching Bon Iver and perspectives on Phish, Chesney, and Dead & Co., this episode is a masterclass in next-gen sound. No matter the tech, remember: Always Be Performing.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 485 – Monday, June 9th, 2025
  • June 9th: National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
  • Guest co-host: Robert Scovill
• 00:02:05 Doing quad-sound for Rush prepared for … Sphere!
  • Meyer Galaxy
  • Spacemap Go

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