Sound Design Live - Career building interviews on live sound, theatre, AV, recording, and sound system tuning

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive Interview with Paul Griffiths about how to find jobs and prepare for interviews in pro audio beyond concert sound engineering. http://sounddesignlive.com/paul-griffiths-job-search-advice-sound-engineers/

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive Interview with game sound designer Harry Mack about career advice for freelance designers. We talk about the best and worst job hunting strategies. http://sounddesignlive.com/harry-mack-career-advice-for-freelance-designers

Interview with Philip Graham from Ear Trumpet Labs about condenser versus dynamic microphones for live sound, close micing, and stage monitor feedback. Go to the show notes below for a 10% discount on Ear Trumpet Labs mics! http://sounddesignlive.com/ear-trumpet-labs-philip-graham-condenser-vs-dynamic-microphone-live-sound Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patre...

In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with author and professor John Huntington about his new book on show control systems, who is responsible for audio quality at live events, and practical weather guidelines. We also discuss setting up computers to be show reliable, whether or not you should go to college, and how to do an ABX blind test so you don't over-spend on pricy hardware. "The reco...

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with sound designer and composer Steve Brown about the 2013 World Stage Design and how he went from high-school drop out to head of audio at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. We discuss the best exhibitions to show your sound design work, new softwar...

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Larry Crane about why he started Tape Op, techniques for mixing bands in small venues, and how to be more visible to new clients. All music in this episode by http://soundcloud.com/larry-crane except for ​Coast To Coast​ by Elliott Smith http://sounddes...

In today's episode of Sound Design Live I talk with sound designer and project manager Ellen Juhlin about Meyer Sound's D-Mitri, Audio Video Bridging, and working at Walt Disney World. http://sounddesignlive.com/cables-are-dead/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

How to Create your Own Webcast with Live Streaming Video for Sound Engineers In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with Eddie Codel about the state of live streaming and what basic information you need to create your own webcast and offer live streaming services to your clients. I ask him how to communicate with clients about live streaming options, what hardware and software are available,...

In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I speak with keyboard studio musician Howie Gordon about gigging with hardware vs. software, the state of live music in Philadelphia, and studying jazz performance at the university level. http://sounddesignlive.com/howie-gordon-laptops-do-not-make-live-sound-simpler Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sound...

In this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with SF Music Tech founder Brian Zisk about paying musicians, crowd funding live events, and couch tours. I ask Brian about how he started working with musicians and entrepreneurs, what we can do to raise attendance at live events, and the state of digital content distribution. http://sounddesignlive.com/brian-zisk-internet-broadcast-golden-a...

In this week's episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Broadway sound designer Nevin Steinberg about playing bass in musicals, moving up the ladder in the theatre industry, and dealing with technological limitations (a.k.a. why won't they let me use the microphones I want to use?!). http://sounddesignlive.com/climbing-ladder-to-broadway-sound-designer/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as...

In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Andy Graham about working with Kneehigh Theatre on it's original production, The Wild Bride. We discuss working in the West End, the unique creation process with Kneehigh, and their new theatre called Asylum. http://sounddesignlive.com/designing-without-script/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/soundde...

Moldover on Music Instrument Technology, Design, & Controllerism In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with electronic instrument designer, musician, and controllerism evangelist Moldover about music instrument technology, his super cool circuit board CD, and why the hell MIDI still exists. This audio is from the original video post. SEE IT HERE! http://sounddesignlive.com/fun-instru...

Mark Mosher on Music Instrument Technology, Electronic Music, & Ableton Live In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with musician, synth expert, and social media addict Mark Mosher about creating compelling live performances with electronic music, music instrument technology, and how he gained thousands of twitter followers. http://sounddesignlive.com/turn-technology-into-performance/...

In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with Canadian actor, designer, and record collector Brian Linds. Guess what? It pays to design from the actor’s perspective. Also, we finally answer a long-standing question. Yes, there are square-dancers in Canada. http://sounddesignlive.com/design-sound-actors-perspective/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.pa...

You'll Never Have a Digidesign or a Midas Console and Why You Don't Need One In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with sound engineer, software programmer, and entrepreneur Bob Lentini. We talk about mixing with a mouse and how it can give you just as much power as a top dollar mixing console. http://sounddesignlive.com/build-a-100000-dollar-mixing-board/ Support Sound Design Live o...

In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with my friend and former classmate Dimitris Sotiropoulos. Based in Athens, Greece, he splits his time as a sound engineer between touring and recording. We discuss the Greek economic crisis, using plugins with an analog console, and why working in the entertainment industry makes you a better person. http://sounddesignlive.com/plugins-analog-con...

In this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with busy bay area sound designer Cliff Caruthers. We talk about some of his cool design techniques, the SF Tape Festival, and why LCS is a waste of money. http://sounddesignlive.com/just-add-reverb/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

For this seventh episode of Sound Design Live we have a guest post by sound designer, computer programmer, and didgeridoo player GW Rodriguez. He gives us a short intro on the intersection of theatrical sound design and computer programming along with his own speaker processing app. http://sounddesignlive.com/sound-design-meets-computer-programming/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as litt...

In this sixth episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Aaron Meicht and Daniel Baker, the sound design and music production collective known as Broken Chord. We talk about their sound design for Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Ruined." Topics include researching Congolese music, cooperative design, and experimental theatre. At 52 minutes, this is the longest podcast to date, but they h...

In this 5th episode of Sound Design Live I talk with recording artist, comedy writer, and actor Mark Winslett about using FL Studio and Barbie samples on his new album "I'ma Get Ritch Off This One, Vol. 17" http://sounddesignlive.com/fl-studio-free-barbie-samples/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

In this fourth episode of Sound Design Live I talk to Pierre Dupree, the audio supervisor at The Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, about where to go to graduate school, the dying art of theatrical acting, and how they successfully mic their 800 seat theatre with floor mics. Sorry about the sound quality, this is my first interview using skype! http://sounddesignlive.com/mic-800-seat-theatre-with-floor...

In this third episode of Sound Design Live I talked to award-winning sound designer Roy Taylor in Austin, TX about mixing for Emmylou Harris and Patty Griffin, production management for the SXSW music festival, and using technical limitations creatively. http://sounddesignlive.com/mixing-emmylou-harris-roy-taylor/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/so...

Nathan Lively talks us behind the scenes of his behind the scenes multi-channel sound installation at ZUGHAUS Gallery. As Portuguese actors are heard moving around the audience their position is reinforced through synchronized subtitles on screen. http://sounddesignlive.com/subtitles-reinforce-sound-localization-nathan-lively-1/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www...

The creative design podcast about audio in the real world. In it's premiere episode, Gentlemen & Scholars, Nathan Lively interviews DJ, producer, and social media pro William Wardlaw. Topics cover DJ hardware/software, perfect club sound, and the right to party. http://sounddesignlive.com/perfect-club-sound-william-wardlaw/ Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patr...