FOH for The Prodigy
In memory of Keith Flint
Jon Burton has been sound engineering since leaving school. As a monitor and front of house engineer he has worked at the highest level with acts such as Stereophonics, Pendulum and, for the last ten years, The Prodigy.
Jon has also delivered guest lectures in colleges and universities from Newcastle to Serbia. Jon also runs a recording studio complex in Sheffield as well as maintaining an ever growing collection of vintage mixing desks for rental.
He has a broad knowledge of many aspects of sound engineering, from live, to studio and broadcast. His love of sub is well known, as is his interest in echo machines, with a collection that currently stands at around 25 different units.
In memory of Keith Flint
The AudioThinkTank is a place to toss around ideas and consider the future of the audio industry. Join in!
If you’re serious about your career as a sound engineer you need to be serious about self-improvement and managing your relationships with clients!
The monitor engineer is the interface between the artist and the technology – a panel of experienced monitor engineers discuss this and much more.
There’s a lot to be said for things with knobs on… We grab a few minutes with Jon Burton before The Prodigy show at Alexandra Palace.
Record it when you hate it the least and don’t sell the 808 – wise words from producer, mix engineer and A&R man, Steve Nicholls.
Do you want to move out of your bedroom and into a proper studio of your own? The Laundry Rooms is one example of how to make it work.
Using multiple mics on guitars gives you greater choice when it comes to mixing. Recording a DI track allows re-amping too!
Jon talks about using predictive software and remote amplifier control to achieve the coverage you need in a big venue like Brixton Academy.
Soulsound spent the day pointing cameras at people working in Brixton Academy!
Experiment with moving your mic around to get the best sound before you hit record. Save on time and EQ!
Experimenting with microphones and positioning is key to a great recording and mix.