Signal To Noise Podcast

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Absolute Essentials of System Gain Structure Nov 22, 2021

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Michael Lawrence presented a workshop at CFX ( Church Facilities Conference & Expo) called “Absolute Essentials of System Gain Structure“, in Dallas on October 26, 2021
You can watch this presentation here: https://vimeo.com/643036495/53e6448d57
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

128. Brett "Scoop" Blanden, FOH - Lady A Nov 17, 2021

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In episode 128 the hosts are joined by Brett" Scoop" Blanden who has been the front-of-house engineer for Lady A over the last 11 years. Scoop talks about his progression of consoles with Lady A and how he manages a 96 input show. They also discuss how Scoop got his start as well as how he turned his house into a recording studio, virtual concert space, and rehearsal space. They also had to ask "how did you get the name Scoop", and it's a funny story like most nicknames.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Brett “Scoop” Blanden has more than two decades of diverse entertainment industry experience. He’s a sought-after live-event consultant, accomplished recording engineer, former Studio Manager of Ocean Way Nashville, international touring Live Sound Engineer of Lady A and Charles Kelley, partner and founder in Remote Production Group and business developer/owner/entrepreneur of the Brett’s Place Productions conglomerate, which includes: Brett’s Place Studio, Brett’s Place Consulting, BrettsPlaceLIVE (Rentals) and the BrettsPlaceLIVE Streaming Destination.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

127. Leo Pisaq, FOH - Lawrence (the band) Nov 10, 2021

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On Episode 127 the hosts are joined by Leo Pisaq who is the front-of-house engineer for the band Lawrence. They discuss the back story on how he got into audio and what lead him to work with Lawrence ( the band). Leo talks about balancing mixing monitors from front of house, how his love for music translates to moving or resonating with people while mixing, and more.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Post-show music: Peaks by Claire McHale. Claire McHale is an up and coming singer songwriter based in her hometown of Seattle Washington. Her music is a blend of edgy, acoustic, haunting melodies mixed with a unique soulful voice and is someone to watch in the years to come! Listen on Spotify
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

126. Kent Margraves - Mixer, Educator Nov 03, 2021

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On Episode 126 the hosts are joined by Kent Margraves. He earned a B.S. in Music Theory and has been mixing audio for about 30 years. Margraves made a career of managing the delicate blend of art and science that is front-of-house sound. He’s worked with a long list of notable artists and venues across the globe, and has led hundreds of audio seminars and workshops as well as authored various trade articles and white papers. Also, Margraves served as a worship audio director for nearly a decade and has worked as Applications Specialist with Sennheiser, Digidesign, and Waves. Along the way, he’s continued to mix FOH and coach at his home church, Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC, for more than 12 years.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Post-show music: Don't Panic by Niki FM. Niki FM is an electronic artist and producer currently based in Oakland, CA.
Listen to her music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/244i8KNeHUlURogMCNjXzE?si=q0d-BgyHSM6mF1f5YBLtNA
Michelle Pettinato has two courses "Mixing Music Live" and "Listen!" available on mixingmusiclive.com . We are giving away free tuition to one of her classes. Send us an email or post on our social groups as to why you want the course and we will pick a winner.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

125. Sean "Sully" Sullivan, FOH Engineer Oct 27, 2021

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On Episode 125 the hosts are joined by Sean "Sully" Sullivan , who has over 26 years of Touring and Television Mixing experience. They talk about the expectation of a "Record" quality mix coming out of our live consoles even when you are not a "studio engineer". Sully talks about some of his experiences with system engineers from one-offs to tours and how he handles those situations. They discuss one of Sully's first tours with Prince, and how Prince would mix FOH and Monitors from the stage while playing. Sully talks about micing techniques and balance when working with pianos on artists like Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, and Sarah McLachlan.
Sully has a multiple-page resume of amazing artists some of which include Alanis Morisette, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Beck, Rihanna, Rage Against the Machine, and many more as well as staff engineer for Eighth Day Sound and ATK.
Sully mentioned mixing his brother's band "RADIAN" recent album
Michelle Pentanato has two courses "Mixing Music Live" and "Listen!" available on mixingmusiclive.com . We are giving away free tuition to one of her classes. Send us an email or post on our social groups as to why you want the course and we will pick a winner.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

124. Adam Labov, Working With Support Acts Oct 21, 2021

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On episode 124 the hosts are joined by Adam Labov. Many of the artists He works with are support acts on major tours. They discuss the relatiosnhip of support acts with headliners as well as pulling double duty as Tour Manager and FOH Engineer on the same tour. They also discuss the importance of being able to relate or in tune with the artist and music you are mixing in order to translate it well. A few bands Labov has worked with recently include Mini Mansions, Goldroom, The RecordComapnay, and more.
Check out the "Firepit Sessions", a house concert experience founded in June of 2012 by Adam Labov. https://www.youtube.com/user/adamlabov
Michelle Pentanato has two courses "Mixing Music Live" and "Listen!" available on mixingmusiclive.com . We are giving away free tuition to one of her classes. Send us an email or post on our social groups as to why you want the course and we will pick a winner.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

123. Kyle Black, Mixer & Producer - State Champs, Pierce the Veil, New Found Glory Oct 13, 2021

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Mixer and producer Kyle Black joins the hosts this week to talk about his work with artists like State Champs, Pierce the Veil, New Found Glory, 5 Seconds of Summer, and All Time Low. He shares how he takes cues from live sound reinforcement for his studio mixes and production techniques, shares some of his professional inspirations, and discusses - with guest host Chris Miller (FOH, State Champs, Blackbear) - what it's like to hear the music he mixed and recorded be performed live.
Catch up with Kyle at https://www.kyleblackproducer.com/
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

122. Chris Miller, FOH - Blackbear Oct 06, 2021

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Chris Miller (FOH, Blackbear) joins the hosts to chat about his mixing approach, adapting mixing techniques to different genres of music, bouncing between house of worship and touring work, and conveying emotion through his mixes. They also discuss the role that the mix engineers plays in the artist's artistic vision, and Kyle wishes for a tour bus.
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

121. David Morgan, FOH - James Taylor Sep 29, 2021

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The legendary David Morgan returns to the podcast on episode 121. He talks about how the current James Taylor tour is going, along with discussing his approach to mixing. They also discuss what it looks like to think about the end of your career, and how to mentally and financially prepare for it.
Check out David's first episode on Signal To Noise episode 52
Check out both How We Got Loud episodes on David Morgan, Episode 2 and Episode 6
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

120. Live From CFX 2021, First Time In The Same Room Sep 22, 2021

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The hosts are in the same room for the first time. Episode 120 was live from CFX (Church Facilities Conference & Expo), where Kyle and Chris hosted the LiveSoud Magazine speaker demo room. They talk about how to get the most out of a trade show, the attendee vs. manufacture experience, and more.
They are also joined by many guests such as Keith Clark ( Editor and Chief of ProSoundWeb), Karl Winkler ( VP of Sales at Lectrosinics), Samantha Potter ( ChurchSound U , Allen & Heath), and Hannah Goodien ( Rational Acoustics).
This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.
Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, & 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! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss, and reminisce about the “good old days.”
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 and Chris Leonard

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