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Mix Live Blog: Wildfires Vs. Concert Production
There are few things that can stop the momentum of the concert industry right now—but one of them is the environment.
Clive Young is the co-editor of Mix Magazine and editor of MixOnline.com. Previously, he was the editor in chief of Pro Sound News (Future's U.S. Magazine of the Year - 2019), and has been nominated twice for "Best Range Of Work By A Single Author" in the annual Neal Awards. He is the author of two books, "Crank It Up: Live Sound Secrets of the Top Tour Engineers," and "Homemade Hollywood: Fans Behind The Camera." Additionally, he has spoken at more than 400 libraries, universities, museums, academic symposiums and conventions. Young earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Hofstra University and is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s University New York.
Business
Tony Awards’ ‘Best Sound’ Winners Announced
Winners for this year’s Tony Awards, including those in the two Best Sound categories, were announced Sunday.
Music Production
Giles Martin Talks Remixing The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ in Dolby Atmos
Giles Martin has brought the epic 'Pet Sounds' into immersive…warily: “I have that view of ‘This should not be touched, and maybe especially by...
Live Sound
Tina Turner Turns It Up On Her 1997 ‘Wildest Dreams’ Tour
A vintage look back at Tina Turner's grueling but wildly successful 1996-1997 'Wildest Dreams' tour.
Live Sound
Mixing Muse for the Masses on the ‘Will of the People’ World Tour
The latest Muse world tour overdelivers with cutting-edge concert theatrics—and the same goes for its live sound.
Business
View from the Top: Cesar Milano, Founder/CEO, Clear Tune Monitors
Cesar Milano created his company in 2010 with a plan to bring ear monitors not only to a different part of the marketplace, but...
Blog
Prototype Tape Machine That Captured Eric Clapton Classic ‘Layla’ Goes to Auction
The prototype MCI JH-16 tape machine that recorded Derek and the Dominos' classic "Layla" will be among the pro-audio items hitting the auction block...
Live Gear
Bringing The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound Back to Life
Some say the Grateful Dead's legendary, short-lived "Wall of Sound" was the greatest PA system ever; now a Connecticut man has built a working,...
Live Sound
Post Malone Live: Multifaceted Monitors on a Twelve Carat Tour
A multifaceted performer like Post Malone needs an equally flexible monitors setup—and engineer.
New Products
Ultimate Ears Pro UE Premier IEMs: First Impressions
A full-fledged Real-World Review is on the way, but in the meantime, here's our hot take on the new UE Premier IEMs.
Blog
Blog: Moon-ing Over Pink Floyd in Atmos
Pink Floyd's artistic and commercial high point, The Dark Side of the Moon, continues to enthrall listeners in its new Dolby Atmos mix.
Facilities
Thieves Break Into John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone Studio
On April 15, burglars stole recording gear and instruments worth thousands from John Vanderslice's Tiny Telephone Studio.
Blog
Seen on the Scene at NAB 2023, Part 2
More than 1,200 companies are exhibiting at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this week, so here's some of the most interesting new audio...
Blog
Seen on the Scene at NAB 2023, Part 1
More than 1,200 companies are exhibiting at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this week, so here's some of the most interesting new audio...
Live Sound
Remodeling House of Blues’ Sound
Updating the sound system on any venue is a daunting task, especially with an active show calendar. Now multiply that times 10 and that's...
Business
With Console Production Back on Track, Yamaha Pro Audio Launches DM3 Series
Yamaha's new DM3 Series desks signal the pro-audio giant's return to pre-pandemic console production levels.
Live Sound
Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 2
Concluding our coverage of the Iron Maiden 'Legacy of the Beast' tour, FOH engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten shares how he approaches each instrument...
Live Sound
Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 1
After 140 shows in 33 countries for 3 million fans, metal giants Iron Maiden finally finished their latest tour—and are ready for the next...
Business
Maintaining Mental Health While On Tour
For live sound pros, touring can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield of mental health challenges. Psychotherapist Tamsin Embleton wants her new book,...
Live Sound
Capturing Chris Young’s Live Sound On Tour
Chris Young is hitting the road hard in advance of his next album, with Erik Rogers tackling FOH engineer duties for the country star.
Business
Metallica Acquires Furnace Vinyl Record Pressing Company
Thrash metal giants Metallica have acquired a majority interest in Alexandria, VA-based Furnace Record Pressing, which manufactures vinyl records and offers related services.
Business
View from The Top: Audiomovers on the Move
Igor Maxymenko, Co-Founder/Head of Product at Audiomovers, shares the company's journey to Abbey Road—and into the future.
Business
Ambie Awards Honor Podcast Audio Production
The Podcast Academy's Third Annual Ambie Awards for Excellence in Audio honored audio efforts in podcasting last night.
Business
Legendary Punk Producer Glen “SPOT” Lockett, Dead at 71
Glen “SPOT” Lockett produced many of the earliest releases by essential punk acts Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Misfits, Minutemen and others.
Business
Crane Song Founder / Designer Dave Hill, Dead at 68
Revered for his audio gear, Dave Hill left behind a legacy of industry-standard equipment—and plans for his companies' futures.
Business
Online Audio, Podcast Listening Bounce Back in 2023
The findings are good news for pro-audio manufacturers and studios, both of which are parts of the audio content supply chain.
Business
Steve Mackey, Alternative Rock Producer/Bassist, Dead at 56
Producer Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56, ending a career that saw him play bass in Pulp and produce top alt-rock...
Reviews
JBL Eon One MK2 Portable Live Sound — A Real-World Review
JBL Professional’s EON ONE all-in-one rechargeable column speaker got an update and we put it through the paces.
Blog
Beat Machine Merges Studio Gear, Video Gaming
Is Endlesss' Beat Machine a video game or a music-production tool? The answer is ‘Yes.’
Blog
Mix Blog: Go Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio
A new mini-documentary sheds light on the history of the pioneering Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Studio, built in the early 1970s.
Business
“All Quiet” Sweeps Audio-Related BAFTAs
The UK’s annual BAFTA Film Awards ceremony saw "All Quiet on the Western Front" take home Best Sound and Best Original Score awards.
New Products
Røde Launches NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Mic
Røde's new NT1 5th Generation studio condenser microphone offers both XLR and USB connectivity, 32-bit float digital output, onboard DSP and more.
Blog
Mix Blog: VersoFest Returns With Expanded Audio Agenda
VersoFest, the music biz event hosted by Connecticut's Westport Library, will return in March with producers, musicians, panelists and more.
Blogs
MIX SIDEBAR: Take Me to the Rink—The Surprise Creation of Talking Heads’ “Big Band”
FOH engineer Frank Gallagher's stories are always headed somewhere unexpected—like this one, which starts off in late-Seventies New York City.
Live Sound
Frank Gallagher: ‘Soundman Confidential’ Talks Talking Heads, B-52’s and the Evolution of Live Sound
Frank Gallagher has mixed rock legends since the Sixties; still touring today, he's sharing how it all went down on his new podcast.
Business
CMA Touring Awards Honor Top Live Engineers
After two years of postponement due to the pandemic, the CMA Touring Awards returned last night at Marathon Music Works in Nashville.
Live Sound
Billy Strings: Blowing Up with Bluegrass
There aren’t many bluegrass artists headlining arenas these days, but Billy Strings isn’t just any bluegrass artist.
Live Sound
MGM Music Hall at Fenway Rocks Next to the Sox
Boston has always been both a baseball town and a music town—now the past-times have teamed up at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
Business
View from the Top: Nuno Fonseca, CEO/Founder, Sound Particles
Nuno Fonseca, CEO/Founder of Sound Particles, shares how an academic career teaching both computer science and music technology led to the creation of his...
Live Sound
Touring Mental Health Manual Set to Debut
A new book, 'Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual,' will debut from Omnibus Press on March 23.
Business
Steely Dan/David Lynch Engineer John Neff Passes at 71
Journeyman audio engineer John Neff had a wide-ranging career that saw him work with everyone from Steely Dan to David Lynch.
Profiles
Alt. Rock Producer Paul Fox Passes at 68
Producer/keyboardist Paul Fox, known for his work with top music names in the 80s and 90s, died on Dec. 25, 2022.