What It’s Like to Mix Ringo Starr (and So Many Others)

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The SOUND Project

Haverstick Designs

134 episodes

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The S.O.U.N.D. Project is a podcast by Haverstick Designs that promotes discussions about acoustical topics involved with designing recording studios and other acoustical spaces. We will review tips and tricks to get the most out of your space acoustically, case studies of rooms we have completed, progress reports on rooms we are currently working on, along with interviews with artists, studio owners, and leading manufacturer representatives. We are excited to take this journey with you, and thank you for being a part of The S.O.U.N.D. Project!

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What It’s Like to Mix Ringo Starr (and So Many Others) – The SOUND Project Episode 115

The SOUND Project

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5 months ago

What It’s Like to Mix Ringo Starr (and So Many Others) – The SOUND Project Episode 115

What’s it like to mix front of house for legends?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin talks with FOH engineer Brian Bavido, who’s spent nearly 20 years touring with Ringo Starr and has worked with artists like Norah Jones, Dashboard Confessional, Lisa Loeb, and more. Brian shares his story of getting into audio through Heathkit projects, how venue acoustics impact his mix decisions, and what goes into designing shows that keep artists—and fans—happy.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #FOHEngineer #BrianBavido #LiveSound #RingoStarr #TourLife #ProAudio #HaverstickDesigns #ConcertAudio #soundengineering 00:00 – Intro & how Brian and Gavin connected01:00 – Becoming FOH for Ringo Starr02:15 – Getting into audio through Heathkit and Electro-Voice04:00 – Early gigs and indie band tours05:30 – Touring with Lisa Loeb, Norah Jones, Dashboard Confessional07:00 – Venue acoustics and house rigs08:30 – System tuning and front fill philosophy10:45 – Walking into Ringo rehearsals for the first time13:00 – Drum tone, virtual soundchecks, and keeping it tight15:00 – Making moments for fans (Gavin’s mom story)17:00 – Northern Michigan connection and studio visits18:30 – Working the Ryman shows with surprise guests20:30 – Favorite (and least favorite) venues22:30 – DB limits, soft releases, and stage design strategy25:00 – Audience connection and Ringo’s no-barricade policy27:00 – Touring stories and wrapping up