The Learning Curve
It’s been a long time since a lot of us (including myself) were in school. In fact, learning about the techniques and tools of our trade didn’t come from formal classroom teachings, but grabbing what you could, either through trial and error or — if you were really lucky, having some one-on-one time with a seasoned pro, who could walk you through the ropes.
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Blues Brothers Revue: Big Sounds from a Small Touring Rig
Imagine you’re a tour/production manager and share audio duties with another. You’re having to choose the sound gear for a 10-person revue. And the entire rig you go out with — including a 48-channel console — needs to fit in your wife’s 2004 Hyundai Elantra GT. Such is the case for one Bill Girdwood, who adds, “and that leaves room for me — I’m seven feet tall and weigh almost 300 pounds!” However, he is quick to add that he’s not recommending the Hyundai as an alternative to the traditional tour bus.
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