Signal To Noise Podcast

In Episode 248, the hosts visit with front of house engineer Burton Ishmael, who is currently mixing Madonna?s global Celebration tour, and learn about how the artist sought him out after hearing him mix Post Malone, the latest in a list of A-List hip-hop and R&B acts on his resume that also includes Lil Baby, Nas, Big Sean, Miguel, and H.E.R., and others. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

They also talk about what it takes to make a concert spanning a 40-year career sound coherent and contemporary while still remaining true to the individual eras of the artist?s career, as well as the unique collaborative process involved in mixing the vocals and effects for Madonna. And, they spend some time digging into Burton?s outboard signal chains for both Madonna and Post Malone.

Episode Links:
Burton Ishmael On YouTube
Rig Tour: Post Malone Front Of House Engineer Burton Ishmael (YouTube)
This is DeLaCruz! ? Running Sound For Madonna ? Burton Ishmael (YouTube)
Episode 248 Transcript

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The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

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In Episode 247, the co-hosts catch up after Sean returns from his first vacation since starting his company. Sean fills Andy in on turning a trip to visit the RCF factory into a vacation for his entire family. He gives a recap of his awesome time visiting the factory and seeing how the loudspeakers he?s bought for his company are made and tested, plus an obligatory stop for fantastic Neapolitan pizza and other Italy must-sees. The discussion turns to acknowledging how important time off is, and how hard it is to realize that you?re overworking or burning out until you do finally take a break, intentionally or otherwise. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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Episode 247 Transcript

In Episode 246, Sean, Andy and guest co-host Kate Foretek talk with financial advisor Bailie Slevin to get the lowdown on making your money work for you as a freelancer to plan for both the future you expect, and the one you don?t! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

A combination of finance ninja and theatre nerd, Bailie is a business management and financial consultant focused specifically on working with creatives of all types. With 10 years of experience as a financial adviser and a hefty résumé in theater, she is re-defining planning for artists and entrepreneurs.

Bailie has worked with Certified Financial Services and Forest Hills Financial Group in finance, and teaches financial literacy and wellbeing workshops, and speaks throughout the NY region on the specifics of financial management for artists.

As a stage manager, general manager, and producer on Broadway, Off Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway, Tony, Drama Desk, OBIE, and IT Awards pepper Slevin?s résumé. Some of her favorite projects include ?The Norman Conquests,? ?Altar Boyz,? ?Naked Boys Singing!,? ?Pursuit of Persephone,? ?A Very Merry Unauthorized Children?s Scientology Pageant,? and ?Popesical,? in Concert at Joe?s Pub. She currently serves as a board member for The Tank NYC, a non-profit arts presenter for emerging artists engaged in the pursuit of new forms of expression, and Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), a training ground for tomorrows theatrical producers.

Savings versus debt, retirement accounts, the different types of life insurance, and more are all laid out on the table in this discussion. If you ever thought that liquid assets are something you buy at the corner liquor store, this is definitely the episode for you!

Note: The things discussed in this episode are for informational purposes only, and may not necessarily be the right choices for you. Be sure to talk to a financial advisor who knows your situation before making any investment, savings, or other financial decisions! If you?d like to talk to Bailie about your specific needs, reach out to her via her website, and mention that you heard this episode to get a totally free, no commitment 30-minute consultation.

Episode Links:
Bailie Slevin Website
Pound Foolish, by Helaine Olen
Episode 246 Transcript

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Kenny Barnwell joins Andy in Episode 245 to discuss how to nurture and maintain healthy relationships while working away from home. His advice ? which even those who don?t tour will find valuable ? touches on communication strategies, mutual support and accountability, self-awareness and boundaries, and how to include your family in your life and your work when working away from home. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Subjects they touch on include managing work schedules, setting shared goals and priorities, developing trust and confidence, and so much more, as well as the importance of maintaining physical and mental health on and off tour. Finally, Kenny also shares his thoughts on how to smoothly re-enter life at home when a tour ends.

Episode Links:
Episode 211: Kenny Barnwell, Crew Coach
Episode 242: Mark Russie
Crew Coach
Kenny On Facebook
Kenny?s IG: @thekennybarnwell
Headspace Guide to Meditation
Episode 245 Transcript

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Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to [email protected] with the subject ?Tips? or ?Questions?
2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail there

Episode 245 Transcript

Picking up where they left off in last time (here), in Episode 244 Sean and Andy continue their roundtable on corporate event audio with Aram Piligian, Brian Maddox, and Michael Curtis. Previously, they looked at the input side of corporate audio, and this time, focus shifts to the outputs ? how to balance the needs of the live sound in the room with both recordings and live streams as well as how to minimize the sound of the room in a stream and why that may or may not be desirable. They also discuss how to keep an eye and ear on those feeds while still paying attention to the needs of the live audience, and tricks and techniques to get streams to sound as loud as they need to. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Links:
Episode 151: Brian Maddox & The Next Generation Of Audio Professionals
Episode 155, Part 1: Aram Piligian On The A2 Role In Corporate Audio
Episode 179: FOH Mixer, Systems Engineer & Audio Educator Michael Curtis
Episode 227: Events Mix Engineer Pete Wiejaczka
Episode 244 Transcript

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to [email protected] with the subject ?Tips? or ?Questions?
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Episode 244 Transcript

Many of us spend tons of time talking about things like crafting the perfect kick drum or guitar or lead vocal, but in Episode 243, we focus the podcast on another important but less recognized set of ?money? inputs ? corporate event vocals.

In part one of a two-part deep dive into mixing corporate events, Andy and Sean bring together a collection of top A1s in the business ? Aram Piligian, Brian Maddox, and Michael Curtis ? to talk about all things input chain. They discuss types of lavalier mics and where to mount them, placement and pattern of lectern microphones, and peel back the curtain on the processing tricks and tips that can help to make sure the message gets across clearly in a deceptively high-pressure field of live audio where literally all of the money sometimes rides on a single, unaccompanied input. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

In part two next week, focus turns to the output side of the corporate event signal chain, with a look at the differences between the live in-room sound and recording or streaming feeds as well as strategies for managing them all from one console at the same time!

Links:
Episode 151: Brian Maddox & The Next Generation Of Audio Professionals
Episode 155, Part 1: Aram Piligian On The A2 Role In Corporate Audio
Episode 179: FOH Mixer, Systems Engineer & Audio Educator Michael Curtis
Episode 227: Events Mix Engineer Pete Wiejaczka
Episode 243 Transcript

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to [email protected] with the subject ?Tips? or ?Questions?

2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail there

In Episode 242, Andy and guest host Aram Piligian talk with Mark Russie, who retired from a long career as a Las Vegas-based A1 and A2 to start a small business manufacturing the Lav Magnet and Beltpack Bar, tools he originally invented to make his own life on corporate events easier. Mark shares the story of how, after multiple manufacturers told him his product wouldn?t be feasible, he set up a shop in his garage and learned to do it himself, as well as highlights of his career that inspired the Lav Magnet, and what it?s like being an IATSE job steward in one of the busiest and highest profile union locals in the country. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

This week, we also introduce a new segment, where we take listener questions and?together with some guest contributors?answer them on air. This week, Courtney Klimson (The Roadie Clinic) and Kenny Barnwell (Crew Coach) offer advice on maintaining and sustaining a relationship at home while working on the road.

NOTE: Mark is generously offering a special rebate offer for listeners ? just mention Signal to Noise in the ?order notes? field of his website when checking out, and Mark will give you a 10 percent rebate and free regular shipping back to your card once the order is shipped!

Episode Links
Lav Magnet
Episode 242 Transcript

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The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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Episode 242 Transcript

In a ?shocking? Episode 241, Sean and Andy talk with Richard Cadena, author of the book ?Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician? as well as serving as a freelance lighting designer, lighting consultant, and trainer. He?s worked on concert tours, television, and theatre, and has designed dozens of lighting systems for permanent installations. Richard is also the technical editor for PLASA Media and a columnist for Lighting & Sound America, Lighting & Sound International, and Protocol, and is a member in good standing of IATSE Local 205. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Topics covered include power distribution and safety, ESTA?s Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Certified Entertainment Electrician and Portable Power Distribution Certifications, why most rental shop quad boxes are dangerous, what types of multimeters to buy for maximum utility and safety, and much more! Richard would like to thank Overdrive Energy Solutions and Neel Vasavada, Boxer Hardison, and Sean Jacobs, who brought him in on the battery/inverter gigs he talks about in the episode.

Episode Links
?Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician? (Richard?s book)
Richard?s Online & In-Person Training
Richard On Substack
Overdrive Energy Solutions
The Case of the Deadly Arc Flash (article)
Fluke 323 True RMS Clamp Meter
Ideal TightSight Clamp Meters & SureTest Circuit Analyzer
Episode 241 Transcript

Note: For a special 10 percent listener discount on Richard?s in-person classes coming up in Atlanta in March 2024, use the following coupon codes:
Level 1 Training, Code PSW2024L1
Level 2 Training, Code PSW2024L2

You?re Invited To Take The Philosophy Of (Live) Sound Survey (here).

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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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

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Chicago-based front of house engineer and tour manager Dave Unger joins the show in Episode 240 and talks about his career mixing high-energy world music artists that include Femi Kuti and the Positive Force, Bombino, Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars, and many others at some of the highest profile venues and festivals in the world such as Coachella, the New Orleans and Montreal Jazz Festivals, Philharmonie de Paris, Bonnaroo, the Hollywood Bowl, the 9:30 Club, The Apollo, Austin City Limits, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Dave also talks about his work as the house engineer for the Old Town School of Folk Music, and mixing broadcast for Smoky Norful?s Victory Cathedral Worship Center, and extols the virtues of the world of Chicago pizza beyond deep dish!

Episode Links:
Dave Unger On Facebook & Instagram
Dave Unger Sound
Kenji López-Alt?s Dive Into Chicago Tavern Pizza
Episode 240 Transcript

NOTE: You?re Invited To Take The Philosophy Of (Live) Sound Survey (here).

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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Episode 240 Transcript

In Episode 239, the hosts are joined by Marc Alan, front of house engineer for legendary artist Jose Feliciano as well as the production manager and FOH at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, CT and the marketing director of Factory Underground Studio. He goes deep on what it?s like working with an artist like Jose at this point of his incredibly long career, and he also talks about how to establish an optimum relationship between house engineer and guests who come in with bands ? an especially fun conversation since Marc and Andy met last year when Marc guested at Andy?s venue! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Episode Links
Marc Alan On LinkedIn
Wall Street Theater
Factory Underground Studio
Episode 239 Transcript

NOTE: You?re Invited To Take The Philosophy Of (Live) Sound Survey (here).

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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Episode 239 Transcript

Last week, while Andy was home in NY catching up on work after a vacation in Iceland, Sean headed to LA (well, Anaheim) to take in the 2024 NAMM Show. In Episode 238, the two catch up ? Sean talks about everything he saw and learned at the show, how lessons learned at a trade show translate to how we run live events and shows, getting to meet up with a handful of friends and listeners from the Signal to Noise Discord Server, and more. Andy also talks about the stunning beauty of Iceland, from geysers to the aurora borealis (northern lights), and why you might want to bundle up and visit there this fall! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Episode Links
NAMM
2024 NAMM Show Coverage On PSW
Iceland Highlights ? Þingvellir, Geysirs & Gullfoss
Episode 238 Transcript

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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Episode 238 Transcript

In Episode 237, four members of the audio team for Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps ? Jonathan Yoo, Rosa Westfall, Tyler Hanson and Cole O?Malley ? join Andy Leviss to talk about what goes into reinforcing sound for a modern Drum Corps International performance. They provide an in-depth look at the ins and outs of a true ?battleground? audio situation, with 90 seconds or less to set up line arrays, wired microphones, and dozens of channels of wireless in some of the largest stadiums in the world! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Episode Links
Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps
Drum Corps International (Marching Music?s Major League)
Carolina Crown Show ? 2023
Carolina Crown Show ? 2012 (Cole?s Favorite)
Andy?s High School Band Circa 1998
Episode Transcript

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Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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It?s time to get our system engineer and designer hats on for Episode 236, as the hosts talk to Pat Brown of SynAudCon and Pro Sound Testing about all things loudspeakers, measurement mics, gain structure, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Note: Pat and Brenda Brown are offering a 10 percent discount on any SynAudCon training/membership until 1/31/24 ? just go here (click on either Training or Membership in the menu at the top to purchase directly), type the words Signal-to-Noise in the coupon field in the online shopping cart and you?ll get the discount!

Episode Links
SynAudCon
Pro Sound Testing
Transcript

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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In Episode 235, the hosts are joined by Suzi Green, tour manager and founder of The BACK LOUNGE, a peer support group for the live music industry. She talks about her journey out of and back into the music world with a new mission to help make it a better place, creating healthier work environments, mental health first aid, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Episode Links:
THE BACK LOUNGE On Facebook & Instagram
Healthy Touring Resources
Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual, Edited by Tamsin Embleton
Mental Health First Aid Training: U.S. ? Canada ? UK
Signal to Noise Discord ? Mental Health Channel
Transcript

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

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Transcript

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Audio ?renaissance man? Jim van Bergen joins the show in Episode 234 to talk about his wide-ranging career, including his tenure mixing the Times Square New Year?s Eve broadcasts, serving as front of house engineer for the Macy?s Thanksgiving Day Parade, recording singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan live, touring with the Metropolitan Opera, mixing the Beatles tribute Rain?s Broadway residency, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

Episode Links:
Jim vanBergen On LinkedIn
JvB UnCorked (Jim?s Wine Blog)
Shane MacGowan?s Popes ? Across the Broad Atlantic: Live on Paddy?s Day
Transcript

Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces 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 pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.

Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we?d love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:

1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to [email protected] with the subject ?Tips? or ?Questions?

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Transcript

To wrap up the year, the hosts of Signal To Noise and Live Sound Bootcamp joined forces in Episode 233 for an extra special live episode to talk about all things audio ? favorite gigs of the year, goals for 2024, fun toys, and a deep dive into console presets, drum mics and processing, in addition to answering listener questions from the live chat! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Live Sound Bootcamp Podcasts On PSW
Lewitt MTP-50 Handle
4-in-1 USB-C Charging Cable
Transcript

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Chicago-based live audio legend TC Furlong joins the show in Episode 232 and talks about his journey in founding a live audio company that just celebrated its 50th anniversary, his life as a pedal steel player in a one-hit wonder band, and the details of a tool he invented in the 1980s that many of us still use on every single music gig we do nearly 40 years later! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
TC Furlong ? Live Sound Since 1973
Jump In The Saddle Band, ?The Curly Shuffle?

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After a brief foray into his time touring the world with monster trucks, sound engineer/lighting designer/production manager/event producer Adam Brunetti joins the show in Episode 231 to talk about producing and mixing the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series as well as the positive impact small music series and festivals can have on their cities, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Levitt AMP Woonsocket Web & Facebook
Gina Chavez, ?She Persisted?
Angie K, ?Laredo?
Team StarKid
Firebringer, ?We Got Work to Do?
Steve Smith and the Nakeds
Advanced Production and Design
Socials: X (Ew), Instagram, and Tik Tok ? @ABrunetti1

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Transcript

In Episode 230, the co-hosts have a post-Thanksgiving catchup on a grab bag of topics, including an upcoming warehouse move, new consoles, and FX rack and reverb/delay settings, in addition to answering some listener questions and ?nerding out? about making tastier coffee. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Sprint-Nextel Commercial: ?If Roadies Ran the World?
James Hoffman?s Ultimate French Press Technique
George Howell?s Montecarlos Gesha, El Salvador
Sey Coffee
J5 Coffee

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In Episode 229 ? and just in time for the holidays ? the hosts put on their coziest pajamas and grab a virtual cup of hot cocoa with Joe Palermo to talk about his nearly decade-long tenure as the sound designer for the Polar Express Ride Experience, a theatrical production that takes place on fully functional (and moving!) Amtrak trains in the U.S. every year throughout the holiday season. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Polar Express Rides: Chicago; Whippany; Perris; Oklahoma City
Joe Palermo Website
What Is A Kundt?s Tube?
Joe Palermo On Instagram

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Long-time professional touring musician and Live Sound International/ProSoundWeb writer Kevin Young joins the show in Episode 228 and talks about a range of subjects, including building and maintaining the artist-tech relationship, concert production in the middle of an active war zone in Ukraine, and more. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Kevin Young Article Archive On ProSoundWeb
Kevin Young Website, LinkedIn & Instagram

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Mix engineer, sound designer and technical manager Pete Wiejaczka joins the show in Episode 227 and talks all things corporate/special events, including the importance of client and vendor relationships, putting together the right team for each show, varying responsibilities with different scales of events, transitioning to freelance work after more than a decade and a half at the same AV company, and the importance of morale and mental health in the event industry. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links
Argyle Dynamic

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In Episode 226, David Scorteccia, the founder of Sonnect and a veteran sound engineer, joins the show to talk about how his work as a mixer, patch/backline tech, and system designer/SE led him to create the successful Sound Bullet audio tester, including the journey from an on-the-job idea to creating a viable commercial product. He also provides details of Sonnect?s new SoundWire transformer-balanced USB-C audio interface, which sold out it?s entire pre-sale run in the first two days after it was announced. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
Sonnect ? Website, Instagram, Facebook
Sound Bullet Users Group
David Scorteccia On Instagram

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David Stanton, currently serving as the front of house engineer for country music icon Tanya Tucker, joins the show in Episode 225 and talks the benefits of being a ?weekend warrior? as well as why he continues to work at a small blues bar despite co-owning a production company in addition to touring with a top artist. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath, RCF, and Rational Acoustics.

Episode Links:
AKD Audio Solutions
AKD Audio On Instagram

And, David mixed Tanya Tucker on for an upcoming episode of Austin City Limits that?s slated to broadcast on PBS later this year, go here for more.

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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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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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.

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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.

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UK-Based freelancer audio engineer Kim Watson joins the hosts on episode 214. They talk about how Kim has made a 23-year career so far by being well-rounded in all areas of sound and with a "never stop learning" mindset. She has started to turn that into a mission of giving back to the next generation which led to recently teaching a Rational Acoustics Smaart class. Kim talks about battling imposter syndrome and how she has learned to create a work/life balance after going through an injury and the pandemic.

Learn more about Kim Watson and check out some of the blogs referenced in the episode here http://polarisaudio.co.uk/

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Mike Dias the executive director for the In-Ear Monitor International Trade Organization ( IEMITO) and the vice president of sales for Earthworks Audio joins us on episode 213 to talk about the story and history of in-ear monitors. While this is not a complete breakdown of the full history of IEM's, Mike sets the table for the plotline of the documentary he is working on. Weaving together the storylines of the influence and impact that everyone from musicians, audio engineers, manufacturers, and consumers have played into where we are today. They discuss the new frontier of immersive mixing and the impact it may have, along with some networking advice and more.

Mike Dias, known throughout the industry as an expert on in-ear monitors, created the In-Ear Monitor International Trade Organization in an effort to bring together in-ear manufacturers, dealers, suppliers, sound engineers and end-users. The goal of the organization is to be a repository of unbiased information and to serve as a directory for all members while promoting the uses and benefits of in-ear monitors.

As a professional in the Pro-Audio/Consumer Electronics space for nearly 20 years, Mike joined Ultimate Ears Pro in 2004 as Director of Marketing and Communications. He learned the industry while working for Jerry Harvey in the very early days of Ultimate Ears. He helped launch the original and successful super.fi universal in-ear lines when less than 1% of retail headphone sales were over the $79 price point. He later became global Sales & Marketing Director for Logitech, the parent company of Ultimate Ears.

When he is not advocating for in-ear monitor use, Mike is an in-demand speaker who talks about customer relationship management philosophies and optimizing sales processes. His favorite topics are Why Nobody Likes Networking and What Entertainers Can Teach Executives.

Additional info and links discussed on the episode :

Here?s more about IEMITO

And here?s more on Networking - Mike Dias personal site

 Networking from 6 Feet Sounding Board Series 

 Industry talks Mike Dias gave on Networking.
 3-part series for AES
NAMM on the Ideas Center Stage.

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In Episode 212, we are joined by David Loy, the talented FOH engineer for Country Music artist Kane Brown. David shares his methodical approach to his work, emphasizing how it contributes to delivering the art in the show whether it's live in concerts or in post-production. We delve into his affinity for analog outboard gear, the invaluable impact of mentors on his journey, and the pivotal role of Blackbird Academy in shaping the start of his live sound career.

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Kenny Barnwell of Crew Coach joins the hosts on episode 211. He talks about going from being homeless to a successful career in the touring industry.  They discuss some of the avenues of getting into the touring industry along with the key to relationships and how integral that is to continuing to get work and more. They discuss the balance of understanding our identity is not in our career, and how this plays into downtime.

learn more about Kenn Barnwell and Career Coach

Kenny offered this special link to a free Touring Crew Career Master Class for our community

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Sound Designer and Engineer Andy Leviss joins the hosts on episode 210. They talk about his time as a Support Specialist and Product Trainer for the playback program QLab, along with suggestions on how to get the most out of tech support. Andy discusses some of the cultural differences between Broadway and Corporate audio work, balancing relationships with a partner who is also in the industry, as well as being mindful of people on the spectrum within social media groups and in person on show sites.

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In Episode 209, Jess Jacobs joins Sam and Kyle to discuss her work as a monitor engineer, backline, and playback tech for artists such as Missy Elliot, Sylvan Esso, Ella Mai, and more. She delves into what it means to be a playback tech and how she has utilized the capabilities of technology such as Ableton Live in. She also discusses the importance of self-education and how that impacted her journey transitioning from musician to tech as she blends self-taught knowledge with taking formal classes to gain a deeper understanding of her work.

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Dan Dugan joins the hosts on episode 208.  With over 55 years in the industry, he is the first person in theater to be called a Sound Designer,  developed the first effective automatic microphone mixer, and a nature sound recordist. They discuss his process of recording nature sounds, and how it is a mix of art and science. Dan tells the journey of how the auto-mixer was invented and perfected through the years, breaks down how it works, and more.

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Theatrical sound designer Kyle Jensen returns to the show to talk with Michael about their work co-designing a recent production of the musical RENT for Hamilton College in Clinton NY. They are joined in the discussion by Jess Buttery, Production Manager for the college's theater department. They talk about the sound system design philosophy and implementation used for the production, some of the challenges of the show, and how Kyle and Michael worked collaboratively throughout the process. The group also explores the balance between professional production quality and educational value in a college theater setting and the importance of professional models in technical theater education.

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On episode 206 the hosts are joined by Bennett Prescott, the Sales & Operations Director, North America at B&C Speakers. They discuss a wide range of topics like the innovations of speaker transducers, misconceptions on components vs full speaker encolure design, how to catch a speaker on fire, and more. Bennett talks about what it's like to be manufacturing the foundational elements that ultimately are a part of moving people in an experience, and yet most people have no idea about it.

You can watch some of Bennett's videos here https://www.youtube.com/@bennettprescott/

The specific video mentioned in this episode https://youtu.be/bXUZE5AifYU

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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

Jess McCloughan joins the hosts in episode 205, to discuss her work providing RF Consultation, Products, and Services to Theatre & Entertainment venues, Production & Event suppliers Australia-wide & beyond. She has been in the industry for over a decade but recently launched her brand and company RF Queens. They talk about her path into the world of RF, how she identified a need in the market for remote RF services, some of the key tools she uses,  her aspirations of touring with the largest tours in the world, and more.

Jess has always been passionate about helping others grow and learn but also feel supported in the entertainment industry; she's noticed of the years a lack of female presences in the industry, so she went out to create a door for more to join the industry, especially those who are feminine-identifying working or wanting to work in the Events industry. She then founded The Tech Sisters in 2018, a group that empowers all feminine-identifying backstage "event heroes" since its creation, the group has grown to have over 1400 members; you should check out the Group on Facebook if you wish to join the community.

Learn more about RF Queens here https://www.rfqueens.net/

This episode is sponsored by  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

Sam Feine, an audio systems engineer at Sonos, joins to talk about his journey through live sound into consumer audio, and his background in designing loudspeakers with Community, Fulcrum, and Biamp before arriving at Sonos. He talks about his passion for being a maker and touches on some of his projects including making his own in-ear monitors, refurbishing a pizza oven, and building a robotic couch before speculating on the future of consumer audio and sonic signatures of different manufacturers.

Learn more about Sam's projects here https://samfeine.com/

This episode is sponsored by  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

On episode 203 Chris and Kyle take questions from the Discord and Facebook communities. Topics such as Per Diem, advice on advancing festivals, hard lessons learned, what looking for the "bigger gig" looks like, and more.

This episode is sponsored by  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

In episode 202 Sam and Kyle discuss being a freelancer, jumping from artist to artist, managing crowd expectations, and working through genre shifts. They also discuss dealing with the uncertainty of being home, and the most significant things they?ve learned in the last month, and in the last year.


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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

On episode 201 the hosts are joined by Finlay Watt from Glasgow, Scotland. Finely talks about his work as the monitor/RF technician & crew chief on Liam Gallagher?s 2022 world tour, deploying a large outdoor system at an event for the Pope covering 1.5 million people and more. They discuss the differences between touring in the UK/Europe vs. the United States and more.

This episode is sponsored by  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

Mike Green's entire acoustic performance from the 200th Episode Live celebration in Nashville.

Catch up with Mike Green:

www.mikegreenmusic.com
www.instagram.com/ilikemikegreen/

Like Mike Green? Support him by buying his music at
https://mikegreen.bandcamp.com/

Thank you to RCF and Allen & Heath for making this performance possible. 

The four hosts gather in front of a live audience in Nashville TN to celebrate the 200th episode of the Signal to Noise Podcast and reflect on the journey so far. The episode also features appearances from a number of notable guests who have appeared on previous episodes, including FOH mixer Jim Yakabuski, the show's first-ever guest; Jeff Hawley (Allen & Heath USA), Tarik Solangi (RCF USA), Wayne Pauley (FOH, Lee Brice) and Ryan John (FOH, Jessie J and co-host of Live Sound Bootcamp). The hosts take some questions from the audience to close out the episode.

The evening also included an exclusive performance by musician Mike Green, who performs the show's theme song "Break Free.

Check out Mike Green at:
https://mikegreenmusic.com/
https://mikegreen.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ilikemikegreen/

This episode is sponsored by  Allen & Heath, and RCF

Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, and 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