Systems so Far

Exploring the relationships between data and artistry in sound systemsOne of the most valuable lessons I've learned over the past couple of years is the significance of approaching your work with intent. Whether it's a mix trying to evoke a feeling from the audience...

choosing the tools  for your business as a freelancerAs someone who recently made the transition into the world of audio as a freelancer as opposed to a company employee, I learned that while my newfound freedom has several benefits (and for me, the flexible schedule...

Growing up and going into college, I constantly felt people ask me about my plans and the career I would have. I had a different answer whenever I thought about what I wanted to do growing up. I knew I enjoyed music but was also fascinated by technology, so I fell...

Reflections on the non-technical aspects of touringTouring so far this year has been a learning experience to say the least (see my previous reflections here — Part 1 and here — Part 2). Jumping into my first long-run tours and being gone for more than a month at a...

Lessons learned from 800 cap clubs to 90,000 person festivalsIn mid-February of this year, I received a text from a friend, “Are you looking for a gig?” One word turned into more experience than I expected when I replied, “Yes.” A few months previous, I’d made a new...

A SYSTEM TUNING APPROACH TO USING TIME EFFICiENTLY WHEN TUNING PA In my previous article (here), I shared my experiences on my first tour as a systems engineer, and this time, I’m going to discuss my approach to tuning a system. I learned that it’s essential to start...