Systems so Far

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...

 The Bottom is just the Top Again:  Understanding overshoot in Sound system designAs a touring system engineer, the job encompasses many responsibilities—from managing the audio department and ensuring system consistency to collecting and interpreting acoustic data....

How to make the jump from houses of worship to touringFor countless audio professionals, houses of worship were called home long before the bright lights and large scale systems became the daily norm of touring gigs. For many, churches have served as a training...

 Considering Context and Genre in Live Sound EnvironmentsIn the world of live sound, we all too often ask a question and meet a frustratingly common answer. I've heard it repeated more times than I can count. Two words… "it depends". This catch-22 seems to chase us...

How to MeAsure In Ear MonitorsConsistencyAs live sound technology has evolved over the years, ensuring consistent audio for performers onstage has become a science as much as it’s always been an art. With in-ear monitors (IEMs) now often being critical for artist...

How to Choose a Measurement Microphone Today, with technology and the popularity of system engineering and measurement in audio, there are several popular choices in gear, especially measurement microphones. I also find that this is one of the most common questions I...