Covid-19: Crisis and Aftermath
On March 1, 2020, I wrote about my concerns regarding the coronavirus. By March 8, the piece was outdated due to the speed at which… Read More »Covid-19: Crisis and Aftermath
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The Digital Mix of the Future
Are large frame digital consoles really necessary? Back in the early 2000s, we in the audio business were made aware of the upcoming digital revolution.… Read More »The Digital Mix of the Future
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Laws of Motion
It’s hard to believe, but we are already well under way into the year 2020 which, by the Chinese calendar, is the Year of The… Read More »Laws of Motion
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The Shop Guy
Things to not put on a resume when applying for a job in the field of audio: “A2 to main engineer, responsibilities include helping set… Read More »The Shop Guy
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Gear, Glorious Gear!
Many of us who are gear aficionados tend to spend time frequenting flea markets, garage sales and antique stores in search of that amazing find;… Read More »Gear, Glorious Gear!
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Confidence
Confidentially, I am confident that if I take you into my confidence and confide in you as my confidant that it will build your confidence… Read More »Confidence
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Disorderly
Event producers often send me schedules that I have to laugh off as crazy pipe dreams that will never be realized: Load in and set… Read More »Disorderly
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Shaman or Science?
As defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “science” is: The state of knowing: knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding; and Knowledge or a system of… Read More »Shaman or Science?
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Audio Fails, and Other Sonic Disasters
My biggest takeaway from the first Democratic presidential debate had nothing to do with the issues or personalities being presented to the general public via… Read More »Audio Fails, and Other Sonic Disasters
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Ism Schisms and Audio Existentialisms
We have an ism schism! Ism is defined as “a distinctive practice, system, or philosophy, typically a political ideology or an artistic movement.” Schism is… Read More »Ism Schisms and Audio Existentialisms
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Zen and the Art of Audio
Welcome once again to Zen and the art of audio, where we will examine the interconnectedness of what we do and who we are. Are… Read More »Zen and the Art of Audio
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Conceptual Imaging
If a band’s downbeat happens to fall on a stage that is without microphones, will there be a sound? Rhetorical Questions and the Zen of… Read More »Conceptual Imaging
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