Systems so Far

Starting the Milan Network at Playback. A Solution for Fly Date Flexibility and MoreIn the current age of touring, where playback rigs no longer provide just a few stereo stems of audio, they now provide show-critical information. This information includes timecode,...

You Can’t Untune a Bad Design: Operating on Design First PrinciplesThey say, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. In the same sentiment, many engineers often say, “you can’t untune a bad design”. So what does this really mean? It means that operating...

Getting to the last row: relays vs delaysIn large-format sound reinforcement, coverage consistency is never accidental. Whether it’s an outdoor festival stretching hundreds of meters past front of house or a stadium pushing audio into the highest tiers, the challenge...

Things to know before on your first international tourBefore you take the leap and the long flight over to europe heres some common “gotchas” that you should consider and know as a tech before doing your first euro tour.  Carnets When bringing gear into or out of a...

Mental Health and Touring: An Interview with David 5-1 Norman.In recent years, mental health has been the subject of frequent discussions in the world of touring. A big change from what was once a topic that seemed to only be discussed in whispers. Whether it’s...

Spatial Audio: An Interview with Sound Designer Natalie “Nat” Houle.In recent years, spatial audio has been the subject of frequent discussions in audio engineering. Whether it’s Meyer’s Spacemap Go, L-Acoustics’ L-ISA, or D&B’s Soundscape, spatial audio seems to...