Ep. 25 - Season 2 - RAVE - Confessions & Reflections of an Almost Burnt-Out Technical Director

Ep. 28 - Season 2 - Pro Tips for Better Monitor & IEM Mixes

In this episode, I share my personal struggle with depression and the impact it has had on my life. I delve a bit into the encouragement and support I received from and reflect on overcoming challenges and bouncing back. Despite the circuitous journey I finally land on the topic understanding and setting up monitors for live performances. I cover - 1. Analog mixer monitor mixing 2. Digital mixer monitor mixing, 3. Mixing to floor wedges 4. Mixing to IEM's 5. Monitor signal routing and gain structuring I wrap it all up talking a bit about building RAVE a community where we can all share our experiences both personal and professional so we can all grow and learn from them. Here are the takeaways from this episode: * Vulnerability and support are essential in overcoming personal struggles. * Understanding and setting up monitors is crucial for live performances and requires attention to detail. * In-ear monitor mixing techniques differ from wedges * Comparison of analog and digital mixer monitor mixing * Importance of signal routing and gain structuring * Community engagement and future topics for the podcast Chapters * 00:00 Personal Struggles and Vulnerability * 06:26 Encouragement and Support * 11:31 Transition to Audio Equipment and Podcasting * 21:00 Understanding and Setting Up Monitors * 35:49 In-Ear Monitor Mixing * 41:17 Analog Mixer Monitor Mixing * 47:00 Digital Mixer Monitor Mixing * 55:57 Signal Routing and Gain Structuring * 01:02:19 Community Engagement and Future Topics

Ep. 27 - Season 2 - Producing a Professional Sounding Podcast on Any Budget

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/fan_mail/new] In this 27th overall episode of RAVE the Podcast, I share for a bit on how to plan your podcast equipment set-up and make strategically wise purchases along the way to continue making minor improvements to your podcast quality. I use my own journey of all the set-ups I went through to get to what I have in my studio now, what worked, what didn't, some buying strategies, and end with the moves I am making now to take my podcast to the next level. You can start with a $30 USB mic and a free DAW like Audacity, and still make a great professional-sounding podcast. You don't need expensive gear to get started and stay producing. I share my strategy for making incremental improvements without going into debt to buy the hottest gear. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/support] Facebook - RAVE The Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576866753435]

Ep. 26 - Season 2 - RAVE Foundations of Audio Series - Signal Processing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/fan_mail/new] In this 26th overall episode of RAVE The Podcast, we return to our Foundations of Audio Series to cover Module 6 - Audio Signal Processing. This is a huge topic to try to cover in one episode, but I did my best to comprehensively cover the major categories of audio signal processing, their purposes, how they work, and some of their practical uses. First, we talk about EQ, then compressors, gates, limiters, and expanders, followed by reverb and delay. I also released it on YouTube for the first time - https://youtu.be/OFHT18FL8G0! I will be posting some of the information I used as research on Rave The Podcast's Facebook page as well. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you have been listening for a while, I challenge you to share this episode with at least one other person who you think might want to join our RAVE community and learn about audiovisual principles. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/support] Facebook - RAVE The Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576866753435]

Ep. 25 - Season 2 - RAVE - Confessions & Reflections of an Almost Burnt-Out Technical Director

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/fan_mail/new] In this landmark 25th episode, I get vulnerable about where my heart and head are now after almost 30 years of producing live events. I explore issues of burnout, my anger and resentment at all the personal sacrifices, the pains I have endured and still endure, the scars on my body, heart, and mind, my own inner struggle for self-worth, and finding a hopeful path forward. I hope this episode encourages you to reflect and take a self-assessment not just of your career goals but also of who you are as a person, and of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I pray that you all feel permission to explore that balance between vocational fulfillment and personal fulfillment, without losing your soul in the process. If this episode impacts you, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at ravethepodcast@gmail.com. God bless you all on this journey, and welcome to the RAVE community! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/support] Facebook - RAVE The Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576866753435]

Ep. 24 - Season 2 - RAVE The Book - AV Job Roles - Who Does What & Where?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/fan_mail/new] Welcome back, everyone. In this episode, we round the bend of our detour away from the Foundations of Audio series (I promise we will continue that series again soon!) with chapter 2 of RAVE The Book. This time, I talk in depth about the different audiovisual departments, the roles within those departments, and the job duties for each. I hope you have enjoyed the other book chapters. I am looking forward to publishing the book in full within the next few months. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506218/support] Facebook - RAVE The Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576866753435]