Ep. 28 - Season 2 - Pro Tips for Better Monitor & IEM Mixes

<p>In this episode, I share my personal struggle with depression and the impact it has had on my life. I delve a bit into the encouragement and support I received from and reflect on overcoming challenges and bouncing back.</p><p></p><p>Despite the circuitous journey I finally land on the topic understanding and setting up monitors for live performances. I cover -</p><p></p><ol><li>Analog mixer monitor mixing</li><li>Digital mixer monitor mixing,</li><li>Mixing to floor wedges</li><li>Mixing to IEM's</li><li>Monitor signal routing and gain structuring</li></ol><p></p><p>I wrap it all up talking a bit about building RAVE a community where we can all share our experiences both personal and professional so we can all grow and learn from them.</p><p></p><p>Here are the takeaways from this episode:</p><p></p><ul><li>Vulnerability and support are essential in overcoming personal struggles.</li><li>Understanding and setting up monitors is crucial for live performances and requires attention to detail.</li><li>In-ear monitor mixing techniques differ from wedges</li><li>Comparison of analog and digital mixer monitor mixing</li><li>Importance of signal routing and gain structuring</li><li>Community engagement and future topics for the podcast</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Personal Struggles and Vulnerability</li><li>06:26 Encouragement and Support</li><li>11:31 Transition to Audio Equipment and Podcasting</li><li>21:00 Understanding and Setting Up Monitors</li><li>35:49 In-Ear Monitor Mixing</li><li>41:17 Analog Mixer Monitor Mixing</li><li>47:00 Digital Mixer Monitor Mixing</li><li>55:57 Signal Routing and Gain Structuring</li><li>01:02:19 Community Engagement and Future Topics</li></ul>