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Thomas Dolby’s Studio Harnesses Windpower
Pop music and the ecology have gone together ever since rock fans got covered in mud at Woodstock. It’s a bit surprising, however, that...
Clive Young is the co-editor of Mix Magazine and editor of MixOnline.com. He was the editor in chief of Pro Sound News (Future's U.S. Magazine of the Year - 2019) and is a three-time nominee 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 450 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.
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Nashville Pro Audio Slammed By Floods
In early May, devastating floods slammed Nashville and its pro audio community, causing millions of dollars in water damage and lost business.
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Recording Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Facing Future
The late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is probably one of the least known artists ever to have an album go double-platinum. Facing Future, the Hawaii native’s...
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What To Get A Live Sound Roadie for the Holidays, 2009—Part 4: The Letter from ‘Mom’
Every year at Pro Sound News, we run a story on what to get your favorite live sound roadie for the holidays.
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What To Get A Live Sound Roadie for the Holidays—Part 3
Every year at Pro Sound News, we run a story on what to get your favorite live sound roadie for the holidays. We look...
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What To Get A Live Sound Roadie for the Holidays, 2009—Part 2: Musical and Unusual Presents.
Every year at Pro Sound News, we run a story on what to get your favorite live sound roadie for the holidays.
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What To Get A Live Sound Roadie for the Holidays—Part 1
Every year at Pro Sound News, we run a story on what to get your favorite live sound roadie for the holidays.
Business
Rock of Ages’ Timeless Sound
NEW YORK—In the late Eighties, pop metal ruled the airwaves. The spandex was tight, the music was loud and the only thing bigger than...
Business
Regional Sound Companies Avoid the Pinch
by Clive Young. With the economy staggering as it gets back on its feet, many industries are feeling the effects of the current financial...
Business
Regional Sound Companies Avoid the Pinch
by Clive Young. With the economy staggering as it gets back on its feet, many industries are feeling the effects of the current financial...
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How To Clean A Nasty Microphone
Sooner or later, you'll need to clean a microphone. Hot water is great, but minty fresh mouthwash? Not so much.
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Art Out of Audio Detritus
by Clive Young. These days, we all hear a lot about recycling and “being green.” At the same time, thanks to the economy, many...
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Rummaging In Paul’s Boutique
I interviewed the Beastie Boys in 1992—one of my first assignments as a budding young writer. It was a complete disaster. One moment that...
Business
Are Wireless Mics Ready to Leave 700 MHz
by Clive Young. New York--As Congress tries to decide whether to push back the long-planned transition to Digital TV on February 17,...
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Are Wireless Mics Ready to Leave 700 MHz
by Clive Young. New York--As Congress tries to decide whether to push back the long-planned transition to Digital TV on February 17,...
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What to Get A Live Sound Roadie for the Holidays, 2008 Edition!
If you're looking to get your holiday shopping done for all the audio pros in your life, today's the day
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Artists Industries Voice ‘White Space Concerns
By Clive Young. New York (October 28, 2008)--Pastor Joel Osteen, Guns n' Roses and Miley Cyrus probably couldn't agree on where to get a...
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Artists Industries Voice ‘White Space Concerns
By Clive Young. New York (October 28, 2008)--Pastor Joel Osteen, Guns n' Roses and Miley Cyrus probably couldn't agree on where to get a...
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Shure Responds To FCC White Spaces Report
By Clive Young. New York (October 17, 2008)--Shure, Inc. has spearheaded the pro audio industry's fight against proposed use of 'white space' fequencies by...
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Shure Responds To FCC White Spaces Report
By Clive Young. New York (October 17, 2008)--Shure, Inc. has spearheaded the pro audio industry's fight against proposed use of 'white space' fequencies by...
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What To Get A Live Sound Pro For the Holidays – 2007 Edition
There is one question that plagues all live sound professionals, and that is "What do you get your fellow roadie for the holidays?" After...
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Exclusive: Roy Williams, ‘Big Mick’ Pilot Led Zeppelin Reunion
By Clive Young London (December 12, 2007)--"Phew, it's all over," said "Big Mick" Hughes, co-FOH engineer on Monday night's landmark Led Zeppelin reunion concert...
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Exclusive: Roy Williams, ‘Big Mick’ Pilot Led Zeppelin Reunion
By Clive Young London (December 12, 2007)--"Phew, it's all over," said "Big Mick" Hughes, co-FOH engineer on Monday night's landmark Led Zeppelin reunion concert...
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