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- Bill Putnam The Art of Engineering. Cogan, Jim // Mix;Nov2003, Vol. 27 Issue 12, p46
Part II. Focuses on sound engineer and producer Bill Putnam and the growth of Putnam, Universal Recording and United Audio. Career highlights; Creation of the studio; Production of 'hillbilly' acts; Development of studio construction in the U.S.; Artist who had enjoyed the studio; Creation of...
- ELTON JOHN. Jennings, Steve // Mix;Jul2004, Vol. 28 Issue 8, p80
Describes the sound engineering systems used for singer-musician Elton John's Red Piano performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yamaha PM5000 board; Front-of-house engineer Clive Franks; Eventide Harmonizer 3000 to thicken backing vocals; Duties of Clair Bros....
- Back To The Big Room. // Pro Sound News;Oct2012, Vol. 34 Issue 10, p26
The author reports on getting sounding record on a "big room" with large format consoles, lots of microphones and outboard gear, etc. He says that he cut several different sessions at the well-appointed Clubhouse Studios in Rhinebeck, New York. The Clubhouse had a Manley 12X2 headphone station...
- A Cajun-Flavored Flair. SONYIEUX, JAQUES // Pro Sound News;Oct2012, Vol. 34 Issue 10, p74
The author offers information on John Convertino and Joey Burns of music band Calexico and its new album, "Algiers." He says that he and Convertino have been involved in several projects recently. They've recorded with Amos Lee on Mission Bell, and also did a couple of soundtracks. They teamed...
- DIGITAL LIVE RECORDING. Watson, Alec // Canadian Musician;Nov/Dec2003, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p31
The author shares his experience when he recently came across a string of live sound recording sessions. While often considered the mighty digital warrior of a small domain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, he found himself little match for the battle-hardened live sound engineers, snarling...
- TIPS TO COPE WITH SPEECHES, DJS, SCREENINGS AND CABARETS. Moore, Buck // Mix;Jan2003, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p115
Presents tips on how club sound engineers may prepare for the unfamiliar and avoid audio pitfalls. Speeches; Dick jockey performance events; Film and video screenings; Slide show presentations; Multi-act benefit shows.
- McGraw-Hill Professional to Release First CTS Prep Book. // Rental & Staging Systems;Aug2010, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p10
The article reports on the creation of the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Certified Technology Specialist Examination Guide by InfoComm in collaboration with McGraw-Hill Professional to provide a comprehensive resource for audio and visual (AV) professionals in 2011 in the U.S.
- Sting. // Mix;Apr2004, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p82
The article discusses the paraphernalia used by British performer "Sting" on his American tour. His sound technicians have been using the DiGiCo D5 through all its minor teething problems with great success. Also, there is the standard console with the basic 56-input configuration. The use of...
- tour log. // Mix;Nov2008, Vol. 32 Issue 12, p76
The article presents an interview with John Schirmer, the front-of-house engineer for the concert tour of blues musician Keb' Mo in the U.S. It includes background information on Schirmer and his career as a sound engineer, as well as his views on audio equipment and supplies and the process of...
