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My Favourite Audio Mixes for Critical Listening & High-Fidelity Sound
I’m often asked about my favourite audio mixes, so I’ve curated a collection of mixes I truly love for their clarity, balance, depth, and production quality. These are personal selections based on years of experience in professional audio and live sound. While I enjoy a wide spectrum of genres — from hip-hop and heavy metal
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I’m Still Using the SoundTools XLR Sniffer/Sender – Long-Term Review for Live Sound Engineers
If you work in live sound long enough, you learn one thing quickly: cable problems will find you at the worst possible time. That’s exactly why I still use the SoundTools XLR Sniffer/Sender. Even with newer testing tools available, this small device remains one of the fastest and most reliable ways to troubleshoot XLR cables
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Patch List Template Spreadsheet (Free Excel Download for Live Events)
Looking for a professional Patch List Template in Excel for your live events? This free Patch List Spreadsheet (.xlsx) is the most downloaded resource on my website — and I’m grateful to see so many audio professionals using it daily to improve workflow and organization. If you’re a live sound engineer, event engineer, stage tech,
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11 Things To Do As A Touring Live Sound Engineer
Being a touring live sound engineer is more than mixing audio at front of house. It requires preparation, technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to adapt in high-pressure live environments. Over the years, I’ve learned that every professional live sound engineer follows certain unwritten rules. These principles ensure consistent audio quality, smooth show execution,