Necessity is the mother of invention.
That ages-old truisum was confirmed for both Metallica and Meyer Sound, when the former turned to the latter for a monitor that would make the group’s 2013 Antarctica appearance possible.
A show waaaaaaaaaay down south meant the legendary metal band’s live sound team needed Read more...
On stage with St. Vincent at Seattle’s Moore Theater, Daniel Mintseris stands calm and stoic in a white suit and his trademark Fedora hat. He presides over a single MIDI keyboard and laptop, with a foot controller, a handful of pedals, and a duplicate laptop on the floor below him. Read more...
One key to success in the fast-paced world of audio is the ability to adapt. For an artist, producer, engineer or manufacturer, having the ability to go with the flow will make it much easier to garner success.
For engineer Ben Findlay, being prepared for new opportunities and adaptable to Read more...
It seems like everyone wants to be at the front of the house.
Inside the gates, behind the flashy console, in the middle of the crowd, the engineer stands mixing the show for the fans. Audience members chat about him as they exit (though they might not know it): “Wow, Read more...
It’s hard to believe, but the New York City live venue Joe’s Pub at the Public (aka Joe’s Pub) celebrated its 15th Birthday this month.
The surprise that accompanies that news is testament to how fresh things always seem at one of NYC’s top performance spaces. Every show there manages Read more...
