MIX CONCERT SOUND PANELS

October 24-26, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

In conjunction with LDI 2008 and Remix Hotel Las Vegas.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

10 a.m. to Noon

USING PLUG-INS LIVE
Moderator: Mix technical editor Kevin Becka
Panelists: Nick Simonds, FOH, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Robert Scovill, Digidesign
Scott Ray, Waves
Matt Bishop, Alford Media Services

With the increased use of digital consoles in concert touring and event performance, the use of plug-ins have become an essential part of processing in all sound reinforcement applications. From houses of worship to the leading concert tours, front-of-house engineers discuss how they are incorporating software-based effects into building the dynamics of a show.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

10 a.m. to Noon

LAST CALL FOR WHITE SPACES
Moderator: Mix executive editor George Petersen
Panelists: Carl Cordes, general manager, Professional Wireless
Chris Lyons, Shure Microphones
Kent Margraves, Sennheiser
Sylvain Brisebois, head of audio, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity
Mark Dennis, head of audio, Cirque du Soleil KA

February 2009 is just around the corner, and with the decreased space allocation in the UHF spectrum brought on by the FCC sell-off, wireless operators throughout the production world are trying to figure out how to keep the shows going. Representatives from leading manufacturers will discuss the steps they’ve taken to ensure a smooth transition, and system designers will propose setups to ensure a clear, dropout-free production.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

10 a.m. to Noon

RECORDING THE SHOW
Moderator: Mix technical editor Kevin Becka
Panelists: Nick Simonds, FOH, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tom Stephenson, Roland
Robert Scovill, Digidesign
Buford Jones, Meyer Sound

Nothing beats the energy of live performance, yet artists, producers and engineers must often try to re-create the feel in post-production. Find out how engineers from houses of worship and top-flight touring productions are making use of mic techniques, digital audio workstations and the latest in dynamics plug-ins to capture the “true” feel of a high-energy show.