Episode Details

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
  • 32-channel output panner