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Episode 30 rounds out my Foundations of Audio Series. In it I collect the knowledge we have been building on training our ears and room acoustics to talk about how we can apply that knowledge to set up a sound system to perform optimally.

In this 29th episode of RAVE, we go deeper into the Foundations of Audio series to gain a better understanding of room acoustics and how this impacts sound system performance and recording results.

In this episode, I share my personal struggle with depression and the impact it has had on my life. I delve a bit into the encouragement and support I received from and reflect on overcoming challenges and bouncing back. Despite the circuitous journey I finally land on the topic understanding and setting up monitors for live performances. I cover - Analog mixer monitor mixing Digital mixer monitor...

Send us Fan Mail In this 27th overall episode of RAVE the Podcast, I share for a bit on how to plan your podcast equipment set-up and make strategically wise purchases along the way to continue making minor improvements to your podcast quality. I use my own journey of all the set-ups I went through to get to what I have in my studio now, what worked, what didn't, some buying strategies, and end wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this 26th overall episode of RAVE The Podcast, we return to our Foundations of Audio Series to cover Module 6 - Audio Signal Processing. This is a huge topic to try to cover in one episode, but I did my best to comprehensively cover the major categories of audio signal processing, their purposes, how they work, and some of their practical uses. First, we talk about EQ, then com...

Send us Fan Mail In this landmark 25th episode, I get vulnerable about where my heart and head are now after almost 30 years of producing live events. I explore issues of burnout, my anger and resentment at all the personal sacrifices, the pains I have endured and still endure, the scars on my body, heart, and mind, my own inner struggle for self-worth, and finding a hopeful path forward. I hope t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone. In this episode, we round the bend of our detour away from the Foundations of Audio series (I promise we will continue that series again soon!) with chapter 2 of RAVE The Book. This time, I talk in depth about the different audiovisual departments, the roles within those departments, and the job duties for each. I hope you have enjoyed the other book chapte...

Send us Fan Mail Taking a little detour from the Foundations of Audio Series to give you all a sneak peek into RAVE The Book. In this episode, you will hear me tell the story of how RAVE was born and the ultimate goal of all these efforts. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Continuing with our detour away from the Foundations of Audio series for just a moment, I am offering up chapter 1 of RAVE The Book for all to hear. In this episode, you will learn all about the different occupational areas in which you can put your audiovisual skills to good use. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! Welcome back to RAVE the Podcast. We are mixing it up here in episode 5 of our Foundations of Audio Series. Join us as we talk about mixers, what they are, their function, and the different types. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In our 19th overall episode and 3rd in the Foundations of Audio Series, I go in depth explaining all of the different signal types we encounter as audio engineers, what they are used for, and then round out the topic with some information about audio metering, explaining the main types that are used and why they are used. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In our 20th overall episode and 4th episode in the Foundations of Audio Series, I cover all the different types of mics, how they work, the sound pick-up patterns, and use cases for each type of mic. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, welcome back if you are a devoted listener, and welcome to the family if this is your first RAVE the Podcast episode. We are in a new series of episodes called "Foundations of Audio." In the first episode of this series, we took a step back to the very beginning and defined what sound is, how it works, how humans interpret sound, and why we need sound systems in the...

Send us Fan Mail If this is the first episode you've caught of RAVE the Podcast, then welcome to the community! With a new year comes new content. I have launched a brand new series called "RAVE Foundations of Audio." In this series, we are going to go deep, exploring and explaining the foundational principles of good audio. Here in the first episode, called "What Is Sound?", we answer three basic...

Send us Fan Mail As we round out another year and prepare to embrace a new one, I wanted to tell a little more of my journey story in hopes that it encourages you to stay focused on your dream and keep plugging away at it! God bless you all and have a wonderful and happy New Year! Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We've covered a lot of ground in our first 14 episodes. Then we hit the brakes for a while. Why? What have you been up to since you've been gone? I explain all of this and cast some vision about where we are going from here with RAVE the podcast. We are back ladies and gentlemen! We are back! Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14! Yo, here we go with another great episode. This one is all about following a clear process when troubleshooting audiovisual problems in live event situations. Stick around for some great content and learn how to troubleshoot like a pro! Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Dropping episode 13 for you all to digest. This one is focused on those of you who are technical sales consultants or those who long to be in that type of position. I cover my process for selling with integrity. Hint: it's all about listening to your client and using your knowledge to offer solutions. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 12 of RAVE the Podcast! Today we talk about all things money and salary expectations. Hope you receive some value out of this podcast. Reach out to me at ravethepodcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments.1 Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Took a break, but we are back on track with our 11th episode. I recap the fundamental principles of RAVE as an organization and then talk a bit about dressing for success in a multitude of professional audiovisual situations. Let's Go! Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this, our 10th episode, I explore the pros and cons of either working for yourself in a freelance capacity or using your skills in a position within a company or organization. I've done both, and I share my thoughts honestly for you to contemplate. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this, our 9th episode, I discuss many of the areas and employer types that utilize individuals with audiovisual skill sets in their business. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the concept of professionalism and define different soft skill traits we need to exhibit in our work. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this, our 7th episode, we shift gears a bit and talk about many of the job roles in the world of audiovisual; who they are and what they do. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this, the 6th episode of R.A.V.E. the Podcast, we explore the tools we need to bring to a job site, both those we physically carry with us and others we should embody through our attitude and mindset. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast