Live Sound
The Journey of ‘Jagged Little Pill’
While Broadway's 'Jagged Little Pill' closed in December, the musical received 15 Tony Award nominations, including one for its sound design.
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 four-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 nearly 500 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.
Live Sound
VIDEO: Counterfeit L-Acoustics Loudspeakers Destroyed by Authorities
Chinese customs officials recently seized and destroyed fake L-Acoustics loudspeakers, then prosecuted the counterfeiters.
Blog
Restoring the Audio of ‘The Beatles: Get Back’
Director Peter Jackson explains how modern AI technology was used to restore 53-year-old mono recordings, creating the audio of his new documentary series, 'The...
Live Sound
Metallica Marks 40 Years of Mayhem
Metallica's go-to designer since the early 90s, Dan Braun, talks about creating the band's recent 40th anniversary concerts in this exclusive interview.
Live Sound
Genesis Live: Turn It On Again…One Last Time, Part 2
In Part 2, Genesis FOH engineer Michel Colin reveals Phil Collins' inexpensive vocal mic and how to get that classic 1980s gated drum sound...
SFP
Inside the Production Sound Mix of ‘West Side Story,’ Part 2
Tod Maitland, sound mixer on 'West Side Story,' recently shared how he captured dance Foley tracks for the film, his best-practices for choosing lavalier...
Live Sound
Genesis Live: Turn It On Again…One Last Time, Part 1
After announcing a farewell tour in March, 2020, Genesis finally hit the U.S. this past fall...and then Covid struck the audio team.
Live Sound
UBS Arena: Built for Hockey, Made for Music
The new $1.1 billion UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. opened with great fanfare in mid-November.
Recording
‘Toy’ Story – Recording David Bowie’s Lost Album, Part 3: Leaks, Rescue & Restoration
Producer Mark Plati and engineer Pete Keppler explain why David Bowie shelved 'Toy;' the impact of the album's unexpected online leak; and how it...
Recording
‘Toy’ Story – Recording David Bowie’s ‘Lost’ Album, Part 2: Alchemy in the Studio
In the summer of 2000, David Bowie spent months recording an album he never released. Two decades later, producer Mark Plati and engineer Pete...
Recording
‘Toy’ Story: Recording David Bowie’s ‘Lost’ Album, Part 1
David Bowie spent months recording a uniquely personal album...and then shelved it. Two decades later, producer Mark Plati and engineer Pete Keppler recount making...
SFP
Inside the Production Mix of ‘West Side Story,’ Part 1
Four-time Oscar-nominated sound mixer Tod Maitland shares what it was like to work on the new remake of 'West Side Story' while also discussing...
Blog
Last-Minute Music-ish Gifts for Audio Pros
Here's some gift ideas for the audio pros you know—record cleaning machines to must-read books to pocket-sized music tech.
SFP
Academy Awards Sound, Song and Score Shortlists Announced
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories today, including Sound, Original Song and Original Score.
news
Eight-Alarm Fire Rips Through Boston’s Zippah Recording
An eight-alarm fire tore through a commercial building housing Boston’s long-running Zippah Recording Studios Friday morning.
Live Sound
The Cap Comes Back
A legendary venue that hosted everyone from the Grateful Dead to Pink Floyd, The Cap hit hard times, then bounced back stronger than ever.
Blog
John Lennon: Producer
Everyone thinks of John Lennon as a Beatle or Songwriter or Musician or Activist or Wit; today, let's look at his work as a...
Microphones
Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Mic – A Real-World Review
We took the new Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone for a spin.
Blog
Podcasting Flourishes Despite the Pandemic
Since the pandemic began in early 2020, podcasting has exploded in popularity with listeners and the pro-audio industry.
Live Sound
The Evolving Live Mix of Manchester Orchestra
Manchester Orchestra returned to the road this fall behind its latest album, The Million Masks of God; FOH engineer TJ Elias shares his insights...
news
Focusrite’s Big 2021
Focusrite plc announced the final results for its financial year that ended August 31, 2021, highlighting the success of its various brands.
Blog
Mel Blanc’s Mic Moves to Auction
Legendary cartoon voice artist Mel Blanc prized his Sony C-37A tube microphone; now the mic is going up for auction in early December.
Live Sound
Whatever It Takes, Part 2: Mixing the DMB Live
Part Two of 'Whatever It Takes' explores the Dave Matthews Band's house mix, monitor setup, miking and more.
Live Sound
Whatever It Takes, Part 1: The DMB Overcome COVID Crises
The Dave Matthews Band finishes its epic 2021 tour this weekend at New York's Madison Square Garden. We checked in with the audio team...
Reviews
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Austrian Audio's Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones are designed to provide a clean, uncolored listening experience.
Live Sound
Bringing Avatar’s Death Metal to Life on Tour
Death metal faves Avatar hit the U.S. this fall, tearing up theaters and festivals along the way—FOH man Erik Rogers tells all
news
Fender to Acquire PreSonus
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has announced it will acquire PreSonus Audio Electronics.
news
AVIXA Looks Ahead to InfoComm 2022
While this year’s InfoComm will perhaps be best remembered for having brought the industry together in a trying time, it won’t be long before...
New Products
Winners Announced: Best of Show and Best of Market at InfoComm 2021 for Mix / Pro Sound News
Mix and Pro Sound News have announced the winners for the 2021 Best of Market Awards and InfoComm Best of Show Awards.
Live Sound
Brooklyn Made Makes Good: Inside NYC’s Latest Must-Play Concert Spot
Brooklyn Made, a new 500-capacity venue in NYC, is looking to reinvent small venues from the ground up, from treating the artist well to...
news
InfoComm UCF Integrated Experience Tour is an Experience
This year's InfoComm Integrated Experience Tour: University of Central Florida is a hit.
post-type
M3 at ‘We Love NYC’
For New York City's 'We Love NYC' Central Park concert in late summer, Music Mix Mobile was on-hand to capture the proceedings (before the...
Reviews
Rode Rodecaster Pro Accessories and PSA1+ Studio Arm – A Real-World Review
Rode has released a number of accessories for its Rodecaster Pro podcast production studio in recent times, including the PSA1+ Professional Studio Arm, Rodecaster...
Facilities
Blasting Room Documentary in the Works
The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO is getting the full documentary treatment, celebrating its role as the birthplace to crucial albums by Descendents,...
SFP
Capturing Good Sound for Bad Sport
Sound mixer Nico Pierce recently wrapped work on the first episode of the new documentary series Bad Sport.
Profiles
Birth of the Bootleg—Part 3: The End of the Road
In Part 3, bootleg label Trade Mark of Quality has to change with the times, fool Led Zeppelin and ultimately bring its illicit business...
news
Birth of the Bootleg—Part 2: The Secret TMQ Studio
In Part 2, discover the tech of the TMQ studio, how the legendary Rolling Stones bootleg 'Live’r Than You’ll Ever Be' was recorded, and...
Uncategorized
Birth of the Bootlegs—Part 1: The First Bootleg Record
A lark that got out of control, 'Great White Wonder,' the first illegal bootleg record, changed the music industry forever.
Live Sound
Hella Mega Yeah! Behind the Audio of the Summer’s Biggest Tour
Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer brought the rock—and the most surprising FOH console of the year—on the road this summer.
Live Sound
Tony Awards Return; Hylenski, Baker Take Sound Design Honors
Broadway’s Tony Awards honored sound designers Peter Hylenski and Simon Baker for their work on Moulin Rouge and A Christmas Carol, respectively.
Live Sound
Inside the Sound Design of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Broadway smash mashes up more than 70 pop songs to create the ultimate jukebox musical. Sound designer Peter Hylenski shares how the audio...
Live Sound
Rise Against Returns to the Road
Rise Against was one of the first major acts to return to touring, heading out in July; engineers Nate Northway and Charlie Bybee talk...