Signal To Noise Podcast

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224. Lindsay Jones, Sound Designer, Composer, and Full-Time Traveler Oct 18, 2023

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In Episode 224, theatrical sound designer and composer Lindsay Jones joins the show along with guest host, sound designer and foley artist ien DeNio. They discuss Lindsay’s long history in the theatre world, his role in co-founding the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA), the loss and restoration of Best Sound Design honors at the Tony Awards, and how to get the most out of work-related travel. Plus, Lindsay shares a handful of his trademark (and hilarious) “How in the world does this crazy stuff all happen to one guy?” stories. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.
Episode Links:
lindsayjones.com
soundcloud.com/lindsayjones
facebook.com/lindsayjonesmusicandsound
instagram.com/mrlindsayjones/
twitter.com/mrlindsayjones
ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast
imagineneighborhood.org
TSDCA:
tsdca.org
ien DeNio:
soundmonkie.com/
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Also 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.”
The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Andy Leviss, Katie Karch and Sean Walker, with more co-hosts signing on soon.

223. Katie Karch, Professional Audio Veteran, STN Co-Host & More Oct 11, 2023

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In Episode 223, Sean and Andy turn the mic on Katie Karch, who talks about her journey in the audio world from a start in theatre and local bands to large festivals, theatre tours, and now rocking out of her new home in Nashville. They cover an eclectic range of topics, from working for the historic Dallas-based sound company Crossroads Audio to the surprisingly interesting history of road cases, and even why snacks might just be the most important tool in your gig bag! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.
Episode Links:
The Early History Of Crossroads Audio
Getting Rock To Roll: A History Of The Development Of Road Cases
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. 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!
Also 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.”
The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Andy Leviss, Katie Karch and Sean Walker, with more co-hosts signing on soon.

222. Josh Penner, Live Mix Engineer Phantogram, Run The Jewels & More Oct 04, 2023

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Touring mix engineer Josh Penner (Phantogram, Run The Jewels, and more) joins the show in Episode 222 to talk about what it takes to be successful on the road and off, what he enjoys about each end of the snake, and how different it is to mix in clubs versus arenas. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. 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!

Also 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.”

The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Andy Leviss, Katie Karch and Sean Walker, with more co-hosts signing on soon.

221. Evan Turunen, Rising Young AV Professional Sep 27, 2023

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In Episode 221, co-hosts Katie Karch and Sean Walker talk with Evan Turunen, a bright rising star in the AV world. Evan shares his journey from middle school student with a single loudspeaker to recent high school graduate with a production company that does 100 events a year as Turunen Audio Visual, based in Southern California. The co-hosts caught up with Evan on his first tour to hear his story. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Turunen Audio Visual
Turunen AV On Instagram

The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Andy Leviss, Katie Karch and Sean Walker, with more co-hosts signing on soon.

220. Andy Peters, FOH For The Feelies & A Whole Lot More Sep 20, 2023

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In Episode 220, co-hosts Katie Karch and Andy Leviss are joined by guest co-host Ryan O John to interview Andy Peters, front of house engineer for New Jersey-based indie rock band The Feelies in addition to being an astronomy instrumentation developer and long-time ProSoundWeb Live Audio Board denizen. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.
As the house mixer for Maxwell’s, the seminal Hoboken, NJ club dubbed the “Island of Misfit Toys,” Andy had a back row seat to so much indie/punk rock history during the 1980s and 90s, all while working full-time day gigs in electronics ranging from a stint at Ensoniq to developing scientific cameras to designing Rational Acoustics’ much loved (and missed) Smaart I-O hardware.
Go here to pre-order the new live album from The Feelies, Some Kinda Love, that Andy talks about in the episode, and if you’re in the New Jersey area on October 1, Andy and The Feelies are playing a rare local show in Hoboken where it all started.
Episode Links:
Hollywood Reporter History Of Maxwell’s
The McKenzie Tapes — a deep collection of tapes of old Maxwell’s shows online, including The Feelies, Das Damen, and the pre-pop, gas-heater-fearing Goo Goo Dolls courtesy of Andy’s former Maxwell’s co-worker Dave McKenzie.
Andy Articles On ProSoundWeb
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. 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!
Also 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.”
The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Andy Leviss, Katie Karch and Ryan O John, with more co-hosts signing on soon.

219. Sean Walker, Owning A Regional Production Company Sep 13, 2023

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In Episode 219, new co-hosts Andy Leviss and Katie Karch talk with Sean Walker about his journey from being a mortgage broker to owning Audio Engineers Northwest, his own regional sound production company based outside of Seattle, as well as what it takes to run a small business, why he made a loudspeaker transition with his main PA system, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.
Episode Links:
Audio Engineers Northwest
“New In Town,” the latest article by Katie Karch for LSI/PSW
Katie’s PSW Author Page
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. 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!
Also 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.”
The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Katie Karch, with more co-hosts signing on soon.

218. Ryan O John, Festival Mixing & Job Networking Aug 29, 2023

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Ryan O John returns in episode 218. They discuss how to approach mixing a festival or "throw and go" type of situation, especially when the console may not be your regular choice. They also talk about networking for potential jobs with manufacturers, a new possible path Ryan has found to give back and collaborate with other mix engineers, and more.
This episode is sponsored by Rational Acoustics, Allen & Heath, and RCF
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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."
The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside & Chris Leonard

217. John Huntington, Educator & Author - Introduction to Show Control Aug 23, 2023

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In episode 217, John Huntington returns, sharing his latest work, "Introduction to Show Control." This episode delves into the delicate balance between technology and art in entertainment—an enduring relationship that has shaped John's journey over the past 30 years. He reflects on the genesis of his first book, "Control Systems for Live Entertainment," and how it paved the way for his two new books. Together with his host, he explores the impact of these works and the fascinating interplay between creativity and technology in the entertainment realm.
If you are interested in Johns's book you can buy them in a bundle and save money on the Rational Acoustics web store
Find out more about John Huntington, his books, blogs as well as his fascinating photography here www.controlgeek.net/
John has offered you all, a limited-time giveaway of his books. Follow this link to be entered to win https://www.controlgeek.net/s2n
This episode is sponsored by Rational Acoustics, Allen & Heath, and RCF
John Huntington is an author, educator, entertainment and show control systems consultant, and sound engineer. He is also an award-winning photographer and storm chaser. Huntington was a Professor of Entertainment Technology for more than 24 years at New York City College of Technology, also known as Citytech, which is part of CUNY.
Introduction to Show Control explains the practice of interconnecting and synchronizing entertainment technology systems such as lighting, lasers, audio, video, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnic systems for live shows such as concerts, theater productions, theme park attractions, themed retail installations, cruise ship shows, immersive art experiences, museum exhibits, and traditional performing arts. Designed to be read along with Huntington’s companion volume Introduction to Show Networking, this book covers topics including cue concepts, triggers and synchronization, cueing systems, show types, and system architectures before moving on to methods of connecting entertainment control systems together.
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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."
The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside & Chris Leonard

216. Ryan O John - Is Analog Better? Aug 17, 2023

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Ryan O John returns on episode 216 to talk with the hosts about his experiment comparing "in the box" mixing versus using analog outboard gear, and which one is "better" or which one is more exciting to listen to. They discuss how it's important to know the functions within a signal chain versus what specific gear you use in the chain and more. Ryan also gives a recap of the incredibly difficult but rewarding Danny Elfman show he recently did for a second year in a row. They first talked about this in Episode 181.
Checkout Ryan O John's Live Sound Bootcamp Podcast
This episode is sponsored by Rational Acoustics, Allen & Heath, and RCF
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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."
The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside & Chris Leonard

215. Barbara Adams, Audio School Educator & Freelance Engineer Aug 02, 2023

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In episode 215 we chat with Barbara Adams, a seasoned audio engineer and educator with 30 years of music industry experience. Discover her journey through the Philly music club scene, and how she grew both technically and personally to excel in her career. We also explore her 13-year tenure as an audio educator, uncovering her approach to preparing students for success in the industry.
This episode is sponsored by Rational Acoustics, Allen & Heath, and RCF
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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."
The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

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