Episode 7: Very (Live) Sound Advice w/ Mic Quinn and Geron Rains Part TWO
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Part Deux of Ben's conversation with Mic Quinn and Geron Rains...
Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments
Part Deux of Ben's conversation with Mic Quinn and Geron Rains...Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments
Ben sits down with two of his favorite sound engineers and people Mic Quinn and Geron Rains. Mic has toured the world as Production Manager, Stage Manager and/or Front of House Audio with Jet, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun, Kongos, Biffy Clyro, The Music and countess more while Geron is primarily a monitor engineer having worked with Kongos, Ratatat, Vince Staples, Relient K and Hippo Campus. They discuss their personal philosophies, techniques and overall insight on micing and recording drums for both the studio and live. We get into everything from mic choices to drummer pet peeves to how...Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments
This is the first episode in a segment we are calling the Drum Shop Showcase. While we all (please say I'm not alone) admittedly appreciate the convenience of the national chains, the local drum shop will always be near and dear to any drummer's heart. As we travel the world with our various projects, both Kris and I try to visit these shops whenever time permits. Each shop has its own unique history and we want to bring that story to you. Today's guest is Bryson Nelson of Nelson Drum Shop. Enjoy!Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments
In this Bonus Clip, Preston Parsons takes us on a tour of the Vessel Drum Co workshop in Encinitas, CA and explains how he builds his drums. Check out our more in-depth conversation in Episode 4.Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments
Today Ben sits down with Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company. They discuss the basics of drum construction and why boutique drum companies are such an essential niche in the drumming community.