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October 6, 2010

How to EQ Speech for Maximum Intelligibility

Haven't we all had stories of misheard words?  It could have been a song lyric or you misheard your spouse?  Maybe they mumbled a word or it just wasn't clear what was said.  This has been the cause for a few hilarious moments at our dinner table.  The problem is unclear words are a distraction from ... Read More

March 25, 2013

Eight Tips for Improving Clarity in Speech

There is a huge advantage of mixing music over mixing speech; you can blend sounds when mixing music.  That is to say, if you have one instrument or vocalist you can't quite get right in the mix, you always have the other instruments and vocals to fill in and blend in with that particular problem ... Read More

October 14, 2015

Reverb and Delay: Seven Tips and Tricks

Effects can take a mix to a whole new level. Using them can be as simple as a one or two-dial analog control or as complex as an expensive multi-faceted digital plugin. Today, I’m covering the tips I’ve found helpful over the years that look past the implementation and focus on the general ... Read More

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August 16, 2011

The High-Pass Filter: A Sound Board’s Most Underused Button

One button that still looks pristine.  No fingerprints.  No worn finish.  It doesn't even have a name. Working in audio, it's easy finding my way into a foreign sound booth.  It could be it's my station for an event or it might be that I've been invited in by the sound tech on duty.  Over the ... Read More

September 13, 2010

Church Audio Scorecard

Twenty five simple yes/no questions so you can score your last time behind the mixer.  I could easily come up with another 75 but these cover the basics.  A scorecard is a great way to establish a baseline for where you are and where you can improve.  Up for the challenge? Twenty-five questions.  ... Read More

Don't Touch That Dial: Why Every Song Mix Needs a Vision

November 4, 2012

Wait, Don’t Touch That Knob; Why Every Song Mix Needs a Vision

I was going to be an architect.  I attended every drafting class my high school offered.  While my career choice changed, I learned the number one way for drafting the perfect home; having a vision. Looking back on the homes I drew in my middle school drafting class, I can't help but be ... Read More

November 19, 2010

Taking Control of Your Music: Musician’s Guide to Sound Checking

Today, I'm writing to the musicians.  One way to take control over your music is by maximizing your sound check.  I've outlined how you can maximize this process so your monitor mixes are tighter, your house mixes are tighter, and your confidence is higher. The sound check process ... Read More

A Sound Tech's Thorn in the Side: House Volume Level

August 23, 2012

A Sound Tech’s Thorn in the Side: House Volume Level

If ever there was a thorn in the side of a sound tech, it would be one labeled VOLUME.  A couple of days ago, I talked about balancing the stage volume with house volume.  But that's not the volume thorn I'm discussing.  I'm talking about the right house volume level. My favorite volume story ... Read More

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