Resources

Stuff I am frequently asked about, collected in one place.

Target Curve

In addition to maintaining a library of target curves for my regular artists, I periodically revise my general-purpose music curve to represent the “center of the bell curve” in terms of PA tonality that minimizes FOH engineer EQ and requests for changes. You can download the most recent revision here: [.trf][.txt][.crv]

Tuning Playlist

Critical listening to familiar tracks plays a critical role in my process. I periodically revise my tuning playlist. You can find the current version here: [Spotify]

On-Axis App

An app that streamlines the process of measuring and creating venue geometry for a variety of prediction software platforms. Although I was not involved in its development, it employs many of the same “tricks” and shortcuts that I use in my day to day workflow. It can also import measurement vectors directly from your laser disto via Bluetooth. [On-Axis]

Correction Curve Demo

An image I made showing why you probably don’t need microphone correction files for live system alignment work. The tiny changes made by the correction file are swamped by the acoustic variance that occurs seat to seat.

MAPP 3D Shed Solver

A method and spreadsheet I created for quickly drawing the basic geometry for shed and ampithether-type venues in MAPP 3D. [Video Tutorial] [Shed Solver Spreadsheet, Excel format]

Custom-Fit Hearing Protection

I recommend Crystal Guardian.

Music Audiology

Music audiologists are uniquely qualified to address the hearing-related challenges that affect professional musicians and sound engineers. If you need expert audiology advice, I recommend the following music audiologists, who can refer you to someone qualified in your region.

Dr. Laura Sinnott | Sound Culture (NY)

Dr. Heather Malyuk | Soundcheck Audiology (Ohio)

Dr. Frank Wartinger | Earmark Hearing Conservation (PA)