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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 9: How do you get it?
28 maart 2017 · 3 min
Welcome to Lesson 9! Lees meer
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Notes
- So you've made it through the first half of this course. You've verified your positioning statement with me, you have a solid vision of what you want, and now we're ready to talk about how to get it.
- You need to know where the money comes from so you can clearly direct your efforts. Who is signing the checks and why?Homework
1. Identify the key people who will do the hiring for the kinds of work that you are interested it.
2. Figure out, through 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon, how you're connected to those people.Congratulations on completing lesson 9!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 8: Why is this important?
27 maart 2017 · 5 min
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Notes
- At this point, you should have scheduled a check-in call with me to verify your position statement and make sure you are on track for the rest of the course. If you haven't done that, yet, please go back to lesson 7 and schedule that call before going any further.
- At the beginning of this course, we talked about what you want and you told me that you wanted to tour with rock bands and start your own studio and grow your rental business. We all want to get lots of new clients, work on fun projects, and make lots of money. Now I want to know why? Why this? Why now? Because if we can connect with a greater purpose in our life, then we can move from ambition to meaning. And when we are deeply connected to the meaning our work has for us, we become unstoppable.
- Lots of things are going to change in this new city. Maybe you were planning on starting a business renting high-end wireless mic kits, but then find out that there's no demand for it. I'm planning on teaching about sound system tuning and business in Minneapolis, but maybe after a while, I'll discover that there is a greater need on another subject. Anything could change, but because I'm deeply connected to the meaning of my work to pursue learning, I stay flexible and committed every day, not matter what.Homework
1. Write out these statements in order and put them near your computer or wherever you will see them daily. Read them every day before you start work.
a. Goal from Lesson 2: I am creating...
b. Financial and time needs from Lesson 3: I am earning...
c. Position Lesson 7: I help...
d. Purpose: Above all else...
2. Where does the money come from? Who is going to hire you? For the job or business that you want to create in this new city, who is going to pay you for it, or who makes the decision to hire you?Congratulations on …
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 7: Your positioning statement
26 maart 2017 · 2 min
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Notes
- I help [ideal client] [create valuable outcome or solve primary expensive problem]. Unlike other [job title], [unique].Homework
1. Schedule a check-in call with me to make sure your positioning statement is solid. https://nathanlively.appointlet.com/s/positioningCongratulations on making it half way through the course!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 6: What makes you special?
25 maart 2017 · 3 min
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Notes
- Sometimes it can be easier to describe what you do by talking about how you are different.Homework
1. Come up with 5 things that make you unique and memorable. Research this by looking at colleague's LinkedIn pages, websites, and talking to your clients.
2. Who are you? Do you consider yourself a sound engineer, sound guy, A1, or something different? What do your clients call you when they talk about you with other people?Great job on completing your sixth lesson and I'll see you tomorrow!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 5: What makes you
24 maart 2017 · 4 min
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Notes
- The better we understand how we fit into our client's business, the easier it will be for us to explain that to potential clients in the future.
- This can seem very abstract for sound engineers. Do you create an amazing show? Provide risk mitigation? Bring in new fans?
- The best verification would be to have conversations with our clients about this.
- If the question seems too obtuse, just tell me what you like doing the most.Homework
1. What is the valuable outcome or result or solution that comes from your work? BONUS: Talk about this with 5 clients.
2. Tell me something unique about yourself. What makes you special?Great job on completing your fifth lesson and I'll see you tomorrow!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 4: Who is your ideal client?
23 maart 2017 · 7 min
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Notes
- The more clear you are about what you want, the easier your marketing will be and the easier will be for people to help you.
- Your ideal clients are current clients who are receiving the most benefit from working with you, or previous clients who loved working with you -- and you with them. Or they could be friends or acquaintances who aren't clients yet but you believe would gain a lot from your services. -George Kao
- It's your responsibility to find your ideal client.Homework
1. Brainstorm a list of qualities and characteristics based on people you know already: Who drains the life out of you? Who do you enjoy spending time with in general? Which of your current clients do you look forward to seeing? Pick the top 5 qualities that define your ideal client.
2. Who are you? Do you consider yourself an audio engineer, AV technician, business owner, freelancer, all around badass? Hit reply and let me know.Great job on completing your fourth lesson and I'll see you tomorrow!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 2: Commit To Your Goals
21 maart 2017 · 7 min
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Notes
- Be intentional about what you are creating in your new city.
- Don't just tell people that you are looking for work. What kind of work?
- Up until now, you may have created a career on accident. That won't work fast enough in your new city. Luck is not a strategy.Homework
1. Look at what you've created in your life. What's in your life now that was once a dream? Write down a list of 5.
2. Now look at what you wrote for the last homework assignment and commit to creating it in the new city that you're moving to. Email your new commitment to the 5 people you selected in the last lesson.
3. What are your financial and time needs in this new city? Said another way, how much money do you need to pay the bills and survive? And how often do you want to work? Hit reply right now and let me know.Great job on completing your second lesson and I'll see you tomorrow!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 3: Financial and time needs
21 maart 2017 · 6 min
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Notes
- Clarifying your financial and time needs is important in guiding you towards the opportunities that are the best fit in your new city.
- Example: If I need $3500/month, then I need $875/week, then I need to shoot for a day rate of $438, but I can go as low as $175.Homework
1. Estimate how much your life will cost in your new city per month. I know this kind of research could take a long time, but just come up with a reliable number as quickly as possible. You can refine it later.
2. Estimate how many days/month you want to work, minimum and maximum. Use that to calculate a range for your day rate or hourly rate, as you prefer.
3. Who is your ideal client? Who do you enjoy working with? Who are you most skilled at serving? Hit reply and let me know.Great job on completing your third lesson and I'll see you tomorrow!
-Nathan
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From the Sound Up✈️ Lesson 1: Introduction
20 maart 2017 · 7 min
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Welcome to your first lesson for From the Sound Up ✈️!
Watch the lesson and do the homework.
Notes
- What normally happens is that you naturally build a local network over your lifetime. The audio industry is based on referrals from that network.
- When you move, it disappears.
- This course has two parts: 1. What do you want? 2. How do you get it?
- What I need from you: Take action on every lesson. Give me lots of feedback.Homework
1. I’m going to be sending you a lesson every day for the next two weeks, so right now, open up your calendar and find 15 minutes every day where you will plan to work on it.
2. Email 5 friends. Tell them that you are working on this and ask them to check in on you in 1 week. (This is where is starts to get uncomfortable. Push through!)
3. What do you want? If you could just wave a magic wand and create your ideal in the new city that you're moving to, what would you create? Hit reply right now and be as specific as possible.Great job on completing your first lesson and I'll see you tomorrow!
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Sound Design Live Episode 71 - Free Business Training: From the Sound Up✈️
19 maart 2017 · 3 min
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In one month I will be arriving in Minneapolis with my wife and a moving truck. I’ll have nothing but my wits and a Leatherman to build a new career, from the ground up. I’ve moved 7 times before, but starting over is never easy. Being a sound engineer is not a portable career and I’ll have to build my network all over again.
One thing does get easier, though, and that’s my strategy. At this point, I’ve made enough wrong turns that I’m pretty familiar with the path to getting set up again quickly with new gigs, clients, and opportunities.
If you’re like me and have recently moved or are considering a move that will take you out of your comfort zone and away from your established network, sign up for this free two-week course where you will discover:
- How to position yourself for maximum impact
- How to grow your network exponentially and attract your ideal clients
- How to get your first gig before you even roll into townWhy is it free?
This is the knowledge that I want to share before I die. If I get hit by a bus tomorrow, I don’t want these lessons to be lost that could save you some time and pain. -
Do you want a job as a touring FOH sound engineer? You need to hear this.
7 februari 2017 · 44 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk to Dave Swallow, Merlijn van Veen, Bob McCarthy, Darryn de la Soul and Michelle Pettinato about their best tips to find a touring FOH sound engineer job.
Who should I build relationships with to get international touring gigs?
Should I work for free to get my foot in the door?
Who are the best people to cold call to find touring jobs?
Should I approach bands who are on tour about working with them?
Should I work for free to get experience?
Where is the best place to work to get picked up for a tour?
How do I get my name out there for a touring FOH sound engineer job?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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Behind the Scenes of the Ringling Brothers Circus Sound System
3 februari 2017 · 40 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I want to share with you an interview that I did Nate Schneider at AV Shop Talk. We talk about the technical challenges I faced while touring with the Ringling Brothers Circus, how I got my first jobs in the 7 different cities I’ve lived in, and the advice I would give to the 23-year-old me.
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SATlive + Thomas Neumann: Sound system tuning with a single measurement microphone
20 november 2016 · 44 min
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Interview with Thomas Neumann about his dual channel FFT audio measurement software SATLive and his single mic sound system tuning techniques.
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SIM3 School with Bob McCarthy: Our biggest takeaways
15 november 2016 · 45 min
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Nathan Lively, Dale West, and Brian Mohr discuss their biggest takeaways from the Sound Systems: Design and Optimization seminar by Bob McCarthy at Meyer Sound. We talk about calculating phase offset for a frequency range, using lateral aspect ratio to space your front fills correctly, aligning off-axis points of your speakers for even coverage, and debunking line array myths.
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Circus Touring with 21 Channels of Sim 3 Audio Analyzer
8 november 2016 · 14 min
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A day in the life of a touring circus sound engineer from load-in to sound system tuning with SIM 3 to opening performance.
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How to start offering podcast production services to your clients
15 april 2016 · 22 min
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Interview with Craig Hewitt about adding podcast production services to your business as a sound engineer. Craig helps busy business owners easily produce a regular podcast.
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Position Yourself for Non-stop Touring as a Stage Manager and Lighting Technician
27 maart 2016 · 39 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk with Heatherlyn Eagan about how she has managed to book back-to-back tours since university by positioning herself as a stage manager and lighting technician. We discuss electricity, lighting fundamentals, and non-stop life on the road. Plus, these questions:
How did you get your first job in lighting?
Can you make more money as a designer or a technician?
How do you stay busy in the touring world?
How do you stay happy and sain on the road?
How does cruise work compare to bus and truck touring?
What are the basics I need to know to start working in lighting?
How do you feel being a woman in the lighting design industry?
What are some lighting horror stories?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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Is IATSE worthwhile for sound engineers?
14 maart 2016 · 27 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast, I talk to Nat Koren about his audio career with the San Francisco Opera. We answer these questions:
What are the pros and cons of working with the union?
How do you mix an opera?
What does a sound designer do for an opera?
What specialized gear do they use at the opera house?
How do they mix the show and operate 12 cameras without any humans in the room?Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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Networking and Referral Strategy for Sound Engineers
27 februari 2016 · 38 min
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Interview with Ed Gandia from The International Freelancers Academy about how to build a solid networking and referral strategy.
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Content Marketing Strategy for Freelance Audio Engineers
8 februari 2016 · 29 min
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Interview with Alan Brymer about using a content marketing strategy to connect with potential clients, build relationships, and establish a niche.
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Build self-confidence for better productivity with this simple habit of relaxation
7 januari 2016 · 1 uur 2 min
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Interview with Elena Foucher about meditation for busy people and how to build self-confidence for better productivity. Plus, Elena leads a guided meditation starting at 29min.
We discuss:
Alternative relaxation techniques to traditional, sit-down meditation.
How to measure improvement in your meditation practice.
How to improve your sleep.
The definition of mindfulness and why it seems so hard.
Why low self-confidence is so common, and ideas and strategies to improve it.
How to recognize stress in the moment, before you spin out of control,
Living in Hong Kong.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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Silence: The secret ingredient to sound design in advertising
22 december 2015 · 19 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Munzie Thind, post-production sound designer at GCRS in London. Thind received the Creative Circle Silver Award in Sound Design for the project National Autistic Society: Sensory Overload. We discuss the career path of a sound designer for advertising in London and the production process of a TV commercial.
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Don't sell services; sell solutions
24 november 2015 · 40 min
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Interview with Brennan Dunn about how he went from charging $50/hour to $20,000/week by focusing on solving business problems instead of selling tech.
Major points covered in this episode:
- To be a successful freelancer, you have to understand both the business that your client is in and how they make money.
- Stop thinking about yourself as merely a skilled artist and craftsman, and start also thinking of yourself as a consultant.
- Being a consultant allows you to make more money and have more creative freedom.
- How to use Socratic questioning to discover your client's underlying business problem.
- How to gather the information you need to package your services as a solution.
Strategies to build confidence and deal with imposter syndrome.
- The importance of using case studies to show credibility.
- How to start a conversation about your clients about RoI.
- Make sure you only work with clients who respect and trust you.
- Best habits for growing your business.
- The biggest benefit of joining mastermind groups.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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Mixing the most difficult musical on Broadway: Rock of Ages
9 november 2015 · 40 min
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In this episode I talk with Daryl Bornstein about Rock of Ages, the most difficult play he has ever mixed. We discuss:
How he first got work on Broadway.
How he got the gig with Rock of Ages.
The complicated setup procedure before every show.
The sound system design and tuning.
How to visualize sound in a room.
What it takes to learn an intense Broadway musical.
The moment of panic on every show.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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ATTENTION, MUSICIANS: You need to figure out where money is made.
23 september 2015 · 34 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Rick Goetz, the founder of Music Consultant, about music marketing, promotion, and consulting. Rick has worked with Kid Rock, Matchbox 20, Dream Theatre, and Pantera. We discuss the top career mistakes that musicians make, what it means to create an enduring lifelong career in audio, and how to expand your opportunities to start playing at a higher level.
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Turn Your iPhone into a Wireless Microphone
10 september 2015 · 23 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Tim Holladay about why customer service is so important and how Crowd Mics can solve your wireless microphone problem.
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Is Live Sound Ruining Your Back? Health Mistakes You Don't Know You Are Making
25 augustus 2015 · 44 min
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Interview with physical therapist Brandi Smith Young on the simple yet surprising tips to prevent back injury at work for live sound engineers.
Brandi Smith Young is a fellow at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy and a board certified orthopedic specialist about preventing back injury. She specializes in injury care, injury prevention, and performance training for gymnast, dancers, parkour athletes, and performing artists.
We answer these questions:
Is your job as a sound engineer breaking your back?
Is your job in a chair taking years off of your life?
What's wrong with caffeine?
Does work count as exercise?
How often should you replace your work shoes?We discuss:
How to breath for stability.
The top ways that people lift wrong.Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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SPECIAL REPORT: Sound System Design for Small Venues with Bob McCarthy
10 augustus 2015 · 1 uur 13 min
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Are you ready for over an hour of on-the-job training on sound system design for small venues with one of the most experienced sound system technicians in the world? Yeah you are! We will talk about:
How to measure sound systems in heavy wind.
Dealing with highly reverberant spaces.
The precedence effect.
When to subdivide your system.
The advantages and disadvantages to coupling your subs.
How to setup a basic cardioid subwoofer array.
How to aim a pair of L/R mains.
The next update to SIM3.
Combining speakers and microphones with shape and scale in mind.
The best way to potty train your dog.
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1 Critical Skill to Get Stage Theatre Jobs: How Surrey University Is Training Audio Engineers
28 juli 2015 · 18 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with the sound module coordinator at the University of Surrey, Paul McConkey, about the most important skill you need to get stage theatre jobs in the West End of London. We talk about his career path from earning a record contract to building a recording studio to touring with rock bands and finally teaching the professional production skills course that the University of Surrey. We also discuss training the stamina to succeed and how work placements serve the performing arts.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of being a Tour Managing FOH Engineer
12 juli 2015 · 1 uur 2 min
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Interview with Brian Adler about good and bad of being a tour managing FOH engineer and how he lost his passion for audio in the recording studio and rediscovered it in concert sound. We discuss:
Why getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to his career
The benefits of working at smaller concert venues
How to control your relationship with an artist (even if you work at a shitty club)
One important demand you should make when taking tour managing gigs
Staying healthy on tour
Brian's industry secret for optimizing a sound system on tour ;)
Brian's #1 trick for controlling stage volume
How to give guitarists and vocalist plenty of volume on stage
How to double a vocal channel at FOH for separate monitor control
And we answer these questions:
Do the places you work affect your reputation?
Should you go after tour managing jobs to get more audio work?
What are the responsibilities of a tour manager?
What's it like working at a museum?
Where do you get the best burritos in San Francisco?
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How Mike Built a Thriving Audio Business by Working All-night Parties That No One Else Wanted
7 juni 2015 · 10 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live, I talk with Mike Rauchfleisch, the owner of Audio Studio Nord in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, about how he built a thriving audio business by working all-night techno parties that no one else wanted. We also discuss:
1. How to survive long events
2. How to differentiate yourself as an audio provider
4. How to offer complete event packages including staging, lighting, and video with strategic partnerships
5. How to promote your AV company through FacebookStart supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive
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360˚ Interactive Live Video Streaming with Zero Crew
12 mei 2015 · 29 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Anthony Karydis from Mativision about how they accomplish 360º interactive live video streaming with zero crew. We also disucss their proprietary cameras and multi-channel playback hardware and live mixing concerts.
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Control Ableton Live from your Guitar with Wireless Bluetooth
18 april 2015 · 18 min
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Original Video: https://youtu.be/r48rwIgXkDY
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For the last three years https://soundcloud.com/moldover has been blending his controllerism skills with his life-long love of Guitar. I interviewed Moldover about the evolution of his controller-guitar, The Robocaster, and his collaboration with Livid Instruments to create The Guitar Wing.
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How Jim Digby and the Event Safety Alliance Can Save Your Ass
10 april 2015 · 44 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the executive director of the Event Safety Alliance, Jim Digby, who has worked in the entertainment business for over 30 years as a live event and concert production manager for bands like Linkin' Park and Backstreet Boys. We talk about the elements necessary to produce a safe events, what you should know about labor and safety standards in the U.S., and some surprises I discovered in the new Event Safety Guide. We also discuss employer supported hearing conservation and:
Is the rate of event related deaths and injuries going up or down?
Who is the Event Safety Guide for?
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The Sound Engineer's Path Webinar
16 februari 2015 · 47 min
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Mind Map - http://www.mindmeister.com/507754582/the-sound-engineer-s-path
Pro Audio Business Blueprint - www.sounddesignlive.com/pro-audio-business-blueprint/
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What a CPA, Bookkeeper, & Business Manager Can Do for Your Business
22 januari 2015 · 46 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I speak with certified public accountant Rick Norris on creating a strategic plan for your business (which is what you need before a business plan) and who you should have on your team as a small business owner. We also answer the questions:
What's the difference between a CPA and a bookkeeper?
How do I protect myself from fraud (bogus checks!)?
How do I know when I need a book keeper?
What percentage of your income do medical bills need to be before you can claim them as a write-off?
How do I use independent contractors without coming afoul of labor lays?
How do I reduce my audit risk if I take a business loss?Details from the Podcast:
All music in this episode by Gold Chains (https://soundcloud.com/topherlafata).
Rick's articles and Rick Norris CPA on Facebook and TwitterStephen Fishman's book and interview
Medical expenses example: $100,000 income. 7.5% of that is $7,500. If you have $8,000 in medical expenses, you'll only get to deduct $500. But if you are self-employed then you can also deduct medical insurance payments on top of that.
Tip:
Tell your bank to alert you any time someone tries cash a check.
Never have book keepers in charge of writing checks and doing bank reconciliations
The IRS is really coming down on small businesses who improperly classify employees as independent contractors.
Quotes:
Once you've built the car, you need a map. That's what a strategic plan is. A road map of where you are going to be 10-20 years from now.
Most people think that if they are not going out of the black, they're doing fine, but they really don't have a direction of where they are going.
Keep one eye on the step in front of you and one eye on the horizon.
If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.
Once you start going outside of your core competency you lose the risk of losi… -
How to Take Control of Your Wireless Microphones
21 december 2014 · 1 uur 4 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Karl Winkler from Lectrosonics. We discuss the basics of frequency coordination, wireless microphone myths, and how the Super Bowl manages 1,000 channels of wireless devices. Karl also explains what a backup frequency is, whether bluetooth devices, microwaves and cell phones will cause interference, and how to prepare for rogue wireless devices.
1. Music in this episode by The Giovanni Quartet, Brodsky Quartet, The Bartok Quartet, and Brentano String Quartet.
2. USC Recording Arts
3. Karl's principles for success in audio
1. Have a good attitude. If your job is to roll tires from the back of the store to the front, you should be so good that people will pay to see you do it. Don't be afraid of the work or think of it as being beneath you.
2. The basics always matter. Every art and science requires you to know the fundamentals.
3. Really listen. Learn to use use your ears as a troubleshooting tool. See Trouble-Shooting Audio Systems tutorial.
4. SynAudCon - Making Wireless Work
5. Wireless Workbench
6. Myths
1. Wireless mics are voodoo.
2. A directional antenna is always better.
3. I can get more range with boosted antennas.
4. Lectrosonics is too expensive.
7. Cavity Filter = Pass band filter. Blocks out bands of frequencies to focus only on the ones you want.
8. Interview with Jim Venable from the Wireless Speaker Association
9. Axient system from Shure
10. Spectra Pulse from Audio Technica
11. Lectrosonics Facebook Group and FAQ page
12. Words
1. Shark Fins = Directional antennas = LPDA (log periodic dipol arrays)
2. Intermodulation distortion = Occurs when two or more signals mix within an active device and create phantom frequencies.
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Important Facts about Noise Induced Hearing Loss and How to Protect Yourself
4 december 2014 · 28 min
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Jovie Havard Strzelecki is a Diagnostic and Dispensing Audiologist. We talk about noise induced hearing loss, common hearing loss myths, and what you need to know to stay healthy and protect your most valuable asset. We also discuss vertigo, motion sickness, how to calculate your noise exposure risk, hearing loss rehabilitation, adult stem cell transplant hearing loss, and other alternatives to hearing aids.
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1. All music in this podcast by Curtis Craig - http://curtiscraig.com/Portfolio/Welcome.html
2. Hair cells are the sensory receptors located within the organ of Corti on a thin basilar membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear. -Wikipedia
3. Types of hearing loss:
1. Mechanical physical injury/trauma to hair cells from impulse sound.
2. Metabolic/chemical injury from build up of calcium during stress, causing hair cell death from the accumulation of noise exposure.
4. Myths
1. If you have hearing loss, things must be louder in order for you to hear them.
2. If you already have hearing loss, you don't need ear plugs.
5. Science Daily article: Sensory hair cells regenerated, hearing restored in noise-damaged mammal ear - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130109124201.htm
6. BetteringHearing.org
7. Quotes
1. "Once you have a little bit of hearing loss, especially noise-induced hearing loss, you are more vulnerable to more noise-induced hearing loss."
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11 Lessons I Learned From Ken 'Pooch' Van Druten
4 september 2014 · 1 uur 5 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Kenneth 'Pooch' Van Druten, the FOH sound engineer for Linkin Park, Alice and Chains, Kid Rock, and System of a Down. We discuss:
1. How Van Druten got his first job in audio.
2. The number one skill that gets him in the door for every job.
3. The value of microphone placement.
4. Why speaker coverage is important beyond anything else.
5. How to set gates using side-chains and virtual sound check.
6. Results and trends from Van Druten's annual hearing health check.
7. Mixing monitors for Pantera.
8. Van Druten's SPL strategy for Linkin Park.
9. How Van Druten managed to record and mix every Linkin Park show for two years solid.
10. Whether mixing live show recordings is a viable second income stream?
11. Good plugins for vocals.Quotes:
"One of the things that you have to do to break into this industry is be willing to do anything."
"Often someone will ask me, 'How'd you do that?' And I'll say, 'I have no idea.'"
"I worked with an engineer that made me spend an entire day moving an SM57 microphone centimeters around a guitar amp."
"The only kind of relationship I can have with an artist is an honest one."
"Being a great system engineer is a different skill set than the one I have."
"Coverage is important beyond anything else."
"The entire drum kit is an instrument. Not just the tom or the snare."
"There are situations when you just can't win."
"I listen to 200 shows a year. It's important to me not to listen to those at 106dB A-weighted."
"You mix at 100dB? That doesn't mean anything."
"I don't know if you've measured crowds recently. At a Linkin Park show, if there are 11 songs, there are 11 times where it goes to 107 dB A-weighted no problem."
"I feel responsible not only for my own hearing, but for the hearing of people that come to my shows."Takeaways:
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Multi Channel Wireless Home Theater Sound Systems
24 juli 2014 · 29 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with the president of the Wireless Speaker Association (WiSA), Jim Venable. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the WiSA wireless audio standard that is currently used in home audio, but has obvious future application in pro audio. We also talk about 802.11a, dynamic frequency selection, and marketing for sound engineers.
All music in this episode by https://soundcloud.com/dee-san
Link to original post
Details from the podcast:
All music in this episode by Daniel Sierra.
WiSA on Twitter
802.11a (5.1-5.8GHz) - worldwide unlicensed band.
AVB - audio video bridging
The blog post I referred to in our discussion on marketing for sound engineers: Opening Up The Marketplace To Sound Engineers
Quotes
"You'll have to figure out how to market [your] reputation in a global space."
"This is what we call the spousal approval factor."
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What the Hell Is AV Integration?
13 juni 2014 · 50 min
Interview with Josh Srago on the life cycle of an AV integration project, the value of a CTS certification from InfoComm, and why VGA is still so popular. Lees meer
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Learn To Become A Recording Engineer Online
27 april 2014 · 30 min
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In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with the owner of Audio Issues, Björgvin Benediktsson. We discuss live sound survival, website design, and the Potluck Conference. He also talks about the Icelandic language, Sigur Rós, and how to deal with the shitty parts of working in live audio.
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Learn from the Sound Engineers for Tori Amos, Prodigy, and The White Stripes Online
8 maart 2014 · 53 min
Interview with the owner of SoulSound, Darryn De La Soul, about her life's mission to help sound engineers improve employability and find work.
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10 Critical Tax Questions Answered For Sound Engineers
8 februari 2014 · 38 min
Interview with attorney Stephen Fishman on law and taxes for freelance sound engineers. Business structure, tax deductions, and Obamacare.
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Mixing The Biggest Festivals In Europe with Dave Swallow
4 januari 2014 · 45 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Dave Swallow, the author of Live Audio: The Art Of Mixing A Show, about how he went from being the in-house sound engineer at a local music venue to mixing at the biggest festivals in Europe. We also discuss why graphic EQs are rubbish, time-aligning stage monitors for better vocal intelligibility, why lead singers use more than one stage monitor, how performers communicate with sound technicians, avoiding hearing damage, and why you should never defeat the ground on a power amp.
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How To Find Speaker Coverage In One Step
17 december 2013 · 21 min
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In sound system design, step one is to define speaker coverage. Lucky for you, Daniel Lundberg and I have created a great new speaker coverage calculator that makes this initial step quick and easy. The calculator will give you a consistent coverage result for any scenario, but unfortunately it's not very smart. It doesn't know about walls and other speakers, so it works best for single-speaker applications like balconies, side fills, and smaller venues.
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Sound System Design & Optimization with Bob McCarthy
15 november 2013 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with the author of Sound System Design & Optimization and the Director of System Optimization at Meyer Sound, Bob McCarthy. We talk about variable acoustic architecture, why we must optimize before we mix, and how to prioritize our system check list. We also discuss why graphic EQs are useless, common misconceptions about stereo, the pitfalls of L/R stacked subs, why sound is so difficult to teach, tips for finding on-axis points and relative splay angles between speakers, wireless microphones for measurement, hardware and software measurement systems, and how to get what you want without humiliating the client.
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Behind Moldover's Kickstarter Success
4 november 2013 · 26 min
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with musician and electronic instrument maker Moldover about the Kickstarter campaign for his new album. Moldover shares the mistakes he made with his first album and the important changes he made this time around. We also discuss new hardware he has been working on, in ear monitors, and the importance of tragedy in art.
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Food And Drink At Work For Sound Engineers
20 oktober 2013 · 41 min
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On this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I speak with Wendy Jo Peterson about making good food and drink choices at work. We discuss the best snacks for instant energy, nutrient-rich meals for the road, and common food myths. We also talk about how to recover from a long work day, nutrition apps, and how to analyze your urine to determine your de/hydration level. Hurray!
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Greatest Hits Volume 1
21 september 2013 · 57 min
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This is a MEGA POST! In this episode of the sound design live podcast I compiled an hour of the best clips from my first two years of interviews, which are also included in my new eBook - Sound Design Live: Build Your Career As A Sound Engineer. We talk about online dating, AVB, how to move up in theatre, how to integrate live streaming into your live event, why Mix Magazine sucks, the dying art of theatrical acting, the pros/cons of gigging with a laptop, working in the West End, how to do an ABX blind test, creativity in pro audio, and why being a sound engineer is amazing.
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