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Audio

  •  audio  4 min. reading  audio The “ringing out” of wireless microphones, from what I understand, is a bit of a controversial subject. On the one hand, it’s widely considered an essential part of an audio engineer’s repertoire of skills. There are many instances in which shows simply could not happen without first ringing out the wireless mics sometime during tech week. However, the process can have some serious negative consequences when done incorrectly or carelessly, and it should not be treated as the first line of defense against feedback. Herewith, I’ll talk a bit about feedback in general, followed by why and how I prepare for ringing out microphones.
  •  audio  6 min. reading  audio As I wrap up work on VCDS’ production of The Drowsy Chaperone at Isabel Bader Theatre and continue work on UC Follies’ production of Spring Awakening at Hart House Theatre, I find myself thinking that I really ought to document my standard micing procedure, as well as my experiences dealing with problems and exceptional situations as they crop up. This, of course, is mostly for myself–it’s useful to have a record of my work that I can refer back to and improve on–but I also do believe that this could become a useful resource for anyone with more than a passing interest in theatrical audio production. I’m sure to expand on this series as I do more shows and continue building my knowledge base, but...