Signal To Noise Podcast

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167. Dan McLaughlin, A2/ RF/ Backline - Luke Combs Aug 17, 2022

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Dan McLaughlin returns to the podcast on episode 167, talking about his recent stadium tour with Luke Combs. He talks about his journey and progression in the industry. They talk about filling in or taking over for another engineer and the considerations that go into that, and more.
Check out the first time Dan joined the podcast on episode 116 with the rest of the Luke Combs audio crew
This episode is sponsored by Audix , 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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.

166. Pat Rowe, Monitor Engineer Volbeat & Godsmack Aug 10, 2022

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Pat Rowe joins the hosts on episode 166, to talk about his work with the bands Volbeat and Godsmack. He discusses the path of working as a PA fly tech and monitor tech on tour and eventually taking on the mixing role for both bands. They discuss how working as the tech before taking on the mixing role sets you up for understanding the psychological side of the job with the artists. Pat has worked with Godsmack both in the studio and live, and he talks about the different mindsets needed between them.
This episode is sponsored by Audix , 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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.

165. Bob McCarthy and Josh Dorn-Fehrmann, Meyer Sound Aug 03, 2022

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This week, Bob McCarthy, Director of System Optimization, and Josh Dorn-Ferhmann, Senior Technical Support Specialist for Meyer Sound, join the Signal to Noise crew for a wide-ranging conversation, beginning with their work designing the in-the-round stadium system for Ed Sheeran's + – = ÷ x ("Mathematics") Tour. They discuss the unique challenges proposed by the rigging and infrastructure, and Bob talks about what he learned designing a system around a brand-new loudspeaker product PANTHER, by Meyer Sound.
Josh and Bob talk about the evolution of networked audio protocols, share their journeys through the industry and offer advice for newcomers. Bob candidly reflects on his pioneering work, the pursuit of knowledge, and imposter syndrome.

See photographs of the rig here: https://meyersound.com/news/ed-sheeran-panther/
Watch the "Making of the Meyer Sound PANTHER" here: https://youtu.be/DZymvvdDgFs
This episode is sponsored by Audix , 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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.

Work-Life Balance & Burnout, Open Table Zoom Hangout Jul 28, 2022

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In order to continue the conversations on work-life balance and burnout, we wanted to create space and time for our community to talk about these topics. Around 20 of you hung out for almost 2 hours and shared your personal struggles and advice on these topics. We hope this continual dialogue will benefit everyone. Thank you to our community, you are all wonderful audio humans trying to make our industry a better place.
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."

164. Shelby Eisenberg - Wage War, FOH Jul 27, 2022

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On episode 164 the hosts are joined by Shelby Eisenberg, currently the FOH for Wage War. He talks about the last tour which was his first in arenas and the adjustments it takes to transition into larger venues. Shelby talks about why he chose to invest in his own console, and how he has embraced the mindset of " You can't tell your kids to follow their dreams unless you follow yours". They also discuss getting or giving peers feedback while on tours or shows.
This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCF
Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram
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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone.

163. The Roadie Clinic, Work-Life Balance & Burnout Jul 20, 2022

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Paul and Courtney Klimson of the Roadie Clinic joins the hosts on episode 164. They talk about the progress over the last two years and some of the impact The Clinic has had on our industry. The topic of work-life balance and burnout is discussed further as Paul, Courtney, and the hosts share their personal struggles with this and some advice to go along with it.
The Roadie Clinic wants you to come to them for any problem. Courtney and the team have set up an industry referral network including therapy, financial, medical insurance, legal counsel, passport services, and more
We have set up a special channel in our Discord Server for Thr Roadie Clinic and further discussions on these topics
This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCF
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."
Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram
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, and Sam Boone

162. Troy Topinka, FOH - Eve 6, Cannons Jul 13, 2022

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On episode 162 the hosts are joined by FOH Engineer Troy Topinka. They discuss his most recent work touring with the bands Eve 6 and Cannons. Troy talks about bouncing back and forth from a legacy rock band to an up-and-coming pop band, as well as balancing Tour Manager duties with FOH at the same time, a common them lately. He also does corporate work while not touring, they discuss what it's like balancing the two worlds.
This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCF
Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram
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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

161. Custer, FOH - MAX Jul 06, 2022

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The hosts chat with FOH mixer and production professional Custer, FOH engineer for pop artist MAX. Michael and Custer recount some experiences from a recent event they did together. Custer talks about finding the right console platform for the job, advocating for the artist, and integrating multiple types of technology into the performance.
Join the Audio Nerd Book Club discord and learn about show networking from John Huntington: https://discord.gg/ETNV85yjNT
This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCF
Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram
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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

160. Matt Meyer, FOH / TM / MON Jun 29, 2022

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On episode 160, the hosts are joined by Matt Meyer. They discuss the topic of being "the only person an artist has", from being a FOH, TM, and more all at once for the artists. Matt talks about being an intention of the artist's brand and reputation, working well as a support act on shows, and more.
Matt is a FOH, Monitor Engineer, TM, or a combination for artists such as Emotional Oranges, Chiiild, Broken Social Scene, and more
Episode link - Michael Lawrence joined the Talking Ears Podcast to talk about SPL, loudness, and the audio engineer's responsibility when it comes to exposure risk at live sound events.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram
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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

159. Work-Life Balance Jun 22, 2022

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In episode 159 the hosts discuss the topic of work-life balance. Chris starts with an honest discussion on his current struggles with being "present" while home. Michael & Sam give advice on how to manage healthy friend/family relationships while on the road. They also discuss how to balance goals and passion for the work we do with family life and more.
This will continue to be an ongoing conversation in future episodes as many people struggle in this area.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on Instagram
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 technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

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