Advanced live sound
Develop a deeper understanding of critical audio skills with TPA contributor Brian Maddox.
Instructors: Brian Maddox+Scott Adamson | Masterclasses: 2 (6 hrs) | Yamaha CL3 Series: 10 videos (10 hrs) | Skill Level: intermediate-advanced | Available: w-TPA all access subscription
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You can learn a lot from the pros about getting the most from your gear. In these masterclasses we cover essential technical info, but also real-life applications and what they mean for us as audio engineers.
Send a live performance out to the world with great sound.
Digital audio devices must communicate effectively with each other. Using the correct networking protocol gives us the best chance of success.
You can do a lot with this versatile mixing console! Develop some deep workflows with this 10-part series.
Brian is a live/broadcast sound engineer, with a wide array of experience in both music and corporate audio. In addition to mixing top-tier cultural events — like presidential broadcasts from the White House, or the Pope visiting the USA — Brian is also well traveled as a touring audio engineer in the music industry.
To help foster education in our community, he’s been sharing some of this experience with these in-depth Masterclasses. And Scott also chimes in from time to time!
· How do we properly address LUFS targets? (this is not a simple answer...but you'll get a full demo from Brian)
· How loud should a livestream be?
· What's the best way to address latency issues with video?
· What's the difference in mindset between "broadcast" and "livestream" mixing?
· What does interactivity mean for us in livestream mixing?
· What are ALL the ideal settings for getting the best audio through Zoom (with demo)?
· How does compression during video encoding process affect our audio?
· What are some easy ways to ensure proper sync between audio and video?
· Are algorithms the same across various livestream platforms? (Hint: they are not.)
· What does the future of livestreaming look like, especially with immersive audio systems like Dolby Atmos?
· What are some of the concerns that object-based mixing brings with immersive audio?
· How do networking protocols work?
· How do IP addresses and DHCP factor in?
· What makes a digital audio protocol a true "networking protocol"?
· What's the difference between "point to point" and "multi-point" networks?
· What's the difference between major protocols (MADI, DANTE, AVB, RAVENNA, etc.)?
· What are common uses for these protocols?
· How does a digital word clock factor in to the various protocols?
· How is a real-life audio installation networked (case study)?
· Why are houses of worship more similar to theater than typical live concerts in their networking?
· What are the networking needs of various types of events (theater, corporate, etc.)?
· What types of cabling and connectors can be used for audio networking?
· How long can you run these cables and what are some pros and cons?
This series features Brian at home with a Yamaha CL3 console, which he knows really, really well. Each episode, the class picks a topic and Brian gives an in-depth demonstration.
No. We initially held them live, and these are the replays.
You can always email me directly at [email protected] with any questions for me or Brian.
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