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Making a Living from Original Music – TV & Ads

with Martin Smith on 1st September 2014 in Gear PornMasterclassStudio Tour
Many sound engineers also compose their own music. The trick is to get paid for it. Learn how!

01. Life on the Road – My First Tour

with Justin Grealy on 3rd August 2014 in Masterclass
What exactly is a “roadie”? More than you'd think!

Life on the Road

with Justin Grealy on 3rd August 2014 in Masterclass
A valuable insight into the Rock ‘n’ Roll world, and how the crew grows as a band gains success. There are many more jobs besides mixing FOH!

Trust Your Ears & Be Suspicious (with Roger Lindsay)

with Tony Andrews & John Newsham on 25th July 2014 in Live Seminars
Audio engineers can be influenced by sales patter, but in the end sound is subjective, use the system you like!

Keeping the Signal Path Pure

with Tony Andrews & John Newsham on 25th July 2014 in Live Seminars
A fascinating discussion about what good sound sounds like. Do we trust the graphs from the lab, or do we as sound engineers trust our own ears?

What Does Good Sound Sound Like?

with Tony Andrews & John Newsham on 25th July 2014 in Live Seminars
A fascinating discussion about what good sound sounds like. Do we trust the graphs from the lab, or do we as sound engineers trust our own ears?

Is RF a Dark Art? Learn about RF (Teaser)

with Tuomo George-Tolonen on 18th July 2014 in Gear Porn
Wireless technology is widely used, so live sound engineers who understand RF are in big demand. This fantastic talk demystifies the subject.

Getting a Foot in the Door (Full)

with Darryn de la Soul on 2nd July 2014 in Live Seminars
Want to be a Sound Engineer? Pulling no punches, Darryn tells you how to get noticed and be better than the competition.

Getting a Foot in the Door (Teaser)

with Darryn de la Soul on 2nd July 2014 in Live Seminars
Want to be a Sound Engineer? Pulling no punches, Darryn tells you how to get noticed and be better than the competition.

Live Drum Micing Techniques (Teaser)

with Justin Grealy on 2nd July 2014 in Live Seminars
This is a must-see demonstration of how to get the best out of your live drum sound no matter your circumstances.

Getting a Foot in the Door – PLASA Focus Leeds, 2014

with Darryn de la Soul on 2nd July 2014 in Live Seminars
Want to be a Sound Engineer? Pulling no punches, Darryn tells you how to get noticed and be better than the competition.

Live Drum Micing Techniques

with Justin Grealy on 11th June 2014 in Live Seminars
This is a must-see demonstration of how to get the best out of your live drum sound no matter your circumstances.

Getting a Foot in the Door

Getting a Foot in the Door

How to Make Your Way in the Live Sound Industry
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