Tuning In with Michael Curtis

►► Get over 20 free audio tools: https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit [https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit] Once we wrangle all our sources (audio coming IN to our console) we need to figure out where to SEND them. Auxes and groups and indispensable tools in learning how to route audio. We'll cover: - Pre vs Post Fader sends - Common use cases for mixes - a group vs a mix/aux 🔗 Links: 🏗️ System Tuning Workshop For Beginners - https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop [https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop] ⚒️ Audio Toolkit - https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit [https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit] 🆕 New To Sound System Design? Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi] 💼 Hire Me To Design & Tune Your System - https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme [https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme] 🔊 Subwoofer Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX

►► Get over 20 free audio tools: https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit You see DI boxes everywhere, but do you really know how and when they're supposed to be used? Today we unpack the two main jobs of a DI box which unlocks the key uses behind where we need to use them. We'll cover: - Why are some DI boxes more expensive than others? - What's a good "middle of the road" product? - What exactly does happens to my audio when it goes through a DI box? 🔗 Links: 🏗️ System Tuning Workshop For Beginners - https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop ⚒️ Audio Toolkit - https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit 🆕 New To Sound System Design? Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi 💼 Hire Me To Design & Tune Your System - https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme 🔊 Subwoofer Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX

►► Get over 20 free audio tools: https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit [https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit] Get gain right and everything else falls into place. Really! Even though managing levels is one of the core concepts in live audio its still widely misunderstood. Today I hope to unpack exactly what the gain knob does (and how it affects the device its attached to) and how to use it properly. We'll cover: - Is it "bad" if your gain is super high? - What levels should you be shooting for? - Should you use a pad? - And much more! 🔗 Links: 🏗️ System Tuning Workshop For Beginners - https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop ⚒️ Audio Toolkit - https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit 🆕 New To Sound System Design? Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi 💼 Hire Me To Design & Tune Your System - https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme 🔊 Subwoofer Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX

►► Get over 20 free audio tools: https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit [https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit] You might know "in general" that they're responsible for the sound at a gig and probably behind a mixer of some sort, but what are they actually doing? Today I break down: - key expectations and responsibilities in live audio - 10 different common jobs on a show - what skillsets you should be developing if you want to grow in live sound 🔗 Links: 🏗️ System Tuning Workshop For Beginners - https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop ⚒️ Audio Toolkit - https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit 🆕 New To Sound System Design? Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi 💼 Hire Me To Design & Tune Your System - https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme 🔊 Subwoofer Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX

►► Get over 20 free audio tools: https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit [https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit]   Master these seven skillsets you will become bulletproof. This is true even if you aren’t a pro (weekend warrior, church audio volunteer). And here’s the fun spoiler alert - Mixing is just one of them! **Unfortunately, the barrier to entry is only getting steeper.** The number of expected skillsets is great and their complexity is growing exponentially. Audio technology is moving from concrete to abstraction (less analog, more digital), which is harder for humans in general to grasp, especially when learning something new. Having something tactile helps a ton (which I always like brand new audio engineers to learn on an analog rig). If you’re watching this video, you’re probably wanting to do something about that! You’re hungry to learn and passionate about getting better at your craft. I’ve built a career from the ground up over a decade and come to these seven core skillsets as the bulletproof foundation for a modern audio technician, and I’m happy to unpack these with you today. 🔗 Links: 🏗️ System Tuning Workshop For Beginners - https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop [https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop] ⚒️ Audio Toolkit - https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit [https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit] 🆕 New To Sound System Design? Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi] 💼 Hire Me To Design & Tune Your System - https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme [https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme] 🔊 Subwoofer Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX] 📕 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Rock Solid Fundamentals 04:03 - Musical Mixing Abilities 06:39 - Sound System Sense 08:47 - Ninja RF, Comm, and Stage Tech 11:42 - Stellar Soft Skills 12:41 - Sharp Production Intuition 16:09 - Disciplined, Patient Business Mind 19:10 - What is your weakest trait you'd like to develop?