Podcast Episodes
Back to Search105. Getting Optimal Results With Choirs
In Episode 105, James and Gary discuss ways to work with and mix a choir. As with the vocals of the choir itself, it’s all about balance. What mics are being used, where are they placed, and the size…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
104. Leveling Up (Education)
In Episode 104, James and Gary discuss ways to take your audio knowledge to the next level. A big part of expanding skillsets and understanding is to be a sponge: communicate and network, strive for …
Published on 10 months ago
103. Feedback
In Episode 103, James and Gary discuss everything feedback — the audio type of feedback — including what it is, how to avoid it, and key aspects such as gain before feedback, loudspeaker and micropho…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
102. Learning A New Console
In Episode 102, James and Gary discuss ways to learn and understand a new console. Different consoles and manufacturers have different configurations, so it’s important and helpful to learn not only …
Published on 11 months ago
101. Monitor Mixing
In Episode 101, James and Gary dive into mixing monitors, including a key aspect of finding the right balance to give artists a reference so they can blend and level themselves within the band. They …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
100. Immersive Audio, Part 2
In Episode 100, co-hosts James and Gary are joined by Luke Vogel for a deeper dive into immersive audio. Luke shares his past of working at houses of worship and how it led him to his current work wi…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
99. Vision For The Mix
In Episode 99, James and Gary take a step back and discuss how to find and implement an overall vision for a mix. Vision isn’t always about loudness, it’s more about feel: how do we want people to re…
Published on 1 year ago
98. Gates & Triggers
In Episode 98, James and Gary discuss gates and triggers — what they are and how to use them. They come in handy as tools that help not only control how much sound is being let in, but when. For exam…
Published on 1 year ago
97. Practice Makes Perfect
In Episode 97, James and Gary discuss an important part of live sound, practice. The little things we take note of, listen for, and learn along the way add up and result in a smoother and better serv…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
96. Effects In The Mix
In Episode 96, James and Gary discuss effects, often termed “FX” for short. It’s important to remember that with great power comes great responsibility — particularly when it comes to the application…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago