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028 - Mixing Bass Guitar
028 - Mixing Bass Guitar

Bass guitars can present unique challenges.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairDecember 6, 2018
027 – db Limits and Being Nice About It
027 – db Limits and Being Nice About It

Sometimes you have to be a bit diplomatic about decibel limits.

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Joel BlairNovember 25, 2018
026 – How Many Input Channels?
026 – How Many Input Channels?

What’s the most input channels you’ve ever needed for a show? I ask some pros.

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Working in Live SoundJoel BlairNovember 20, 2018
025 – Mixing in the Tacoma Dome
025 – Mixing in the Tacoma Dome

The acoustics in large arenas can be very difficult to manage.

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Working in Live SoundJoel BlairNovember 16, 2018
024 – My Interview on Sound Design Live
024 – My Interview on Sound Design Live

Just EQ it until it sounds good.

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Working in Live SoundJoel BlairJune 1, 2018
023 – Touring Control Package
023 – Touring Control Package

How much gear do we carry with us on tour?

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Working in Live SoundJoel BlairMay 11, 2018
022 – Matrix Mixer
022 – Matrix Mixer

A Matrix lets you mix your output busses.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairMarch 28, 2018
021 – Busses
021 – Busses

A Buss is the path that an audio signal takes.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairMarch 16, 2018
020 – What Makes It in the Mix
020 – What Makes It in the Mix

In a small venue, we don’t always need everything in the PA.

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Hearing & PowerJoel BlairFebruary 24, 2018
019 – Transformer Isolated Splitters
019 – Transformer Isolated Splitters

A transformer isolated splitter keeps the mixing consoles electronically isolated, but causes issues with phantom power.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairFebruary 17, 2018
018 – Mic vs. Line Level
018 – Mic vs. Line Level

We use varying signal levels throughout our audio system.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairFebruary 7, 2018
017 – Transducers
017 – Transducers

To use our audio system, we need to transform acoustic sound waves into electronic signals.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairJanuary 27, 2018
016 – FOH Position in Theaters
016 – FOH Position in Theaters

It’s not fun mixing under a balcony.

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Working in Live SoundJoel BlairOctober 26, 2017
015 – Buttkickers
015 – Buttkickers

It’s not as painful as it sounds.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairOctober 19, 2017
012 – Volume and Hearing Safety
012 – Volume and Hearing Safety

Hearing safety is important. Here are some thoughts on how to approach it.

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Hearing & PowerJoel BlairSeptember 25, 2017
011 – Mains and Stage Sound
011 – Mains and Stage Sound

It’s easier to control the directionality of higher frequencies.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairSeptember 21, 2017
010 – Subs and Stage Sound
010 – Subs and Stage Sound

Low frequencies are difficult to control.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairSeptember 14, 2017
009 – Analog vs. Digital Mixers
009 – Analog vs. Digital Mixers

Analog mixers can be easier to operate, but there are many benefits to digital.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairSeptember 11, 2017
008 – Live vs. Dead Rooms
008 – Live vs. Dead Rooms

The acoustic properties of a venue affect how our mix sounds.

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Audio FundamentalsJoel BlairSeptember 7, 2017
007 – Outdoor Festivals
007 – Outdoor Festivals

Doing outdoor festivals can be a nice change of pace from being inside.

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Hearing & PowerJoel BlairAugust 24, 2017
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