Insights In Sound

Co-founder of Mix Magazine, TEC Tracks, and the TEC Awards, David Schwartz's career has been a study in the evolving landscape of the pro audio industry, and he's got the stories to go with it. We met up for a great chat at his home in Santa Fe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One more from our live streams at the #nanmmshow: we chat with award-winning film/TV composer Amin Bhatia ("Interstellar Suite," "Anne with an E"), who shares some great anecdotes on his own career and the biz overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's been the secret sauce behind some of the finest preamps, EQs, and compressors you'll ever see in a studio rack. We chat with Doug Fearn, the sultan of high-end tubular pro audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI, here's one more from our live sessions at #nammshow 2022. We braved the levels on the show floor and sat down with David Royer and Dusty Wakeman at the show to get the skinny on Mojave's methods, and why all large-diaphragm condensers are not created equal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's an acclaimed engineer with a love for not just the technology, but for the creative process behind the artistry. And he's dedicated to passing that wisdom on to the next generation. We caught up with Mark Rubel at his home away from home, the legendary Blackbird Studios and Blackbird Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights In Sound - Erik Zobler, Live from NAMM (Episode 85) ICYMI, another live-streamed NAMM+ session from the NAMM Show. Audio engineer Erik Zobler has fingered faders in the studio and on the road, and shared his perspective on the differences, the commonalities, and useful strategies for transitioning between live and studio engineering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

ICYMI, here's our NAMM+ conversation with Izotope's Director of Education, Jonathan Wyner, recorded live at the #nammshow 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: This episode features a rebroadcast of our TEC Tracks panel, live from NAMM 2022. Join me and Sylvia Massy, Ed Stasium, and Matt Wallace for a fun conversation on the role of the producer and the creative process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Bob Dylan and Richie Havens to Super Session and Miles Davis, Harvey Brooks has been behind some of the most iconic basslines of the 1960s, '70s, and beyond. His is a story of improvisation, intuition, and a life well lived in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an editor, an engineer, an artist, and a writer, George Petersen has seen a lifetime of changes in pro audio and music technology. What a pleasure to catch up with him at the #nammshow and share some of his unique perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does a small but vibrant non-profit navigate the shutdown, recession, and all the challenges of today's world? With a lot of creative thinking, reports Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation. We caught up with her live from the #nammshow 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: This episode features a rebroadcast of our livestreamed TEC Tracks panel, live from NAMM 2022. Join me and John Alagia, Tina Morris, Sean Phelan, and Paula Salvatore for an insightful chat on the evolving role of the commercial studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to multi-faceted careers, Reek Havok has been there (and still is). We talked about his work as a drummer, programmer, sound designer, exhibit consultant, immersive artist, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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He's an accomplished author, artist, photographer, journalist, and more than anything, a wonderful storyteller. We meet at the hallowed halls of United Recording to share an all-too-brief chat with the illustrious Mr. Bonzai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights In Sound - Eric Boulanger, Mastering Engineer (Episode 74) For musician and engineer Eric Boulanger, mastering is far more than just polishing the mix. We talk about his career path, his work, and his insights on the creative process. (Link in the comments.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Production professional, live sound pro, and Signal To Noise podcast co-host are just some of the many hats Kyle Chirnside has worn over his career. We chatted about coming up in the industry, how things have changed (and how they haven't), and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a great live mix is only one aspect of the gig. We talked with FOH engineer Leo Pisaq about having the artist's trust in your hands, and how that impacts every moment onstage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He has made a career of meeting and vanquishing the challenges of live sound production and recording. Diablo Digital co-founder Brad Madix shares his well-earned perspective on the gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Gladys Knight and the Pips, through the Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Color, Smithereens, and HooDoo Gurus, Ed Stasium's career has been a roadmap of music history. And he's got the stories to go along with it. Want to know the back story about "Midnight Train to Georgia," or the very unique way the Bee Gees laid down their vocals? Listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Dusty Wakeman has led a colorful and eclectic career. His work with artists like Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Roy Orbison, Michelle Shocked, and Buck Owens helped put him on the map as an engineer and producer. He ran LA's legendary Mad Dog Studios for nearly three decades before joining Mojave Audio as President. Join us for an equally colorful and eclectic chat on everything from being at th...

Insights In Sound - Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 68) If you're going to "break the glass fader" you'd better be damn good, damn professional, and damn fearless. Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato is all that, and a damn fun hang as well. We chatted about her long and convoluted career path with everyone from Elvis Costello and Janet Jackson to Melissa Etheridge and Thieve...

His work as a live production expert is just part of what Chris Leonard brings to the table. As co-host of the #SignalToNoisePodcast, he's been a powerful force in helping to grow an inclusive audio community. Check out what happens when you put two hosts together on the same show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terms like "visionary" and "renaissance" are tossed around far too indiscriminately, but in the case of Richard Factor they barely scratch the surface. He welcomed us into his home in Sedona and held forth on the company's early days, myriad inventions, and a peek into what makes him tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices