13. Mixing Front Of House: Mixing At Zero
Why it’s best to work at the zero point of the faders.
Why it’s best to work at the zero point of the faders.
In this video, Jon talks about his early days sound engineering all those years ago and pays homage to his mentors
What kind of venues do you prefer working in?
Bob shares the history of one of the most iconic pieces of kit – the Heil Talk Box – originally developed as a Christmas present for Peter Frampton.
Bob Heil tells us why he only makes dynamic mics, how the stage is his lab, and why it’s OK to have fun with design.
Bob Heil talks about his career, the history of Heil Microphones and his contribution to music.
How have your microphone choices changed when working with Tori in the studio and live?
When recording vocals, what is your suggested position for the mic, how far would the singer be from it and how might that vary?
What is your favourite creative effect to use in production besides EQ and compression?
What is the most challenging thing when sound engineering for Tori Amos?
How can I make live drum recordings sound more vintage and aged?. This simple question has a simple answer: Use vintage equipment and recording techniques. Easy? Of course not.
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“Learn about phasing” is the best advice Bob can give.