Thinking Out Loud With Friends

Thank you for listening to Show 331:  Join Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life.  On this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Friends, the panel dives into a mix of audio industry updates and technical discussions. We kick off with a call to action for viewers to vote for Curt Hare and Point Source Audio for the regional Hometown Hero Award. The conversation shifts into high gear as Curt shares details about his newly acquired Gamble console, which he's modifying with a quad panner to rebuild the Dark Star […]

Episode 330 of "Thinking Out Loud with Friends" was packed with great stories, starting with some wild behind-the-scenes entertainment industry tales. Christopher shared his experiences rising through the William Morris Agency, while Jan recounted the dramatic fallout of coordinating a charity event with Lee Iacocca and Joan Rivers. The panel also geeked out over the insane $9.5 million auction price of Jerry Garcia's "Tiger" guitar and debated the rising costs of technology, including using Mac Minis as home servers.Beyond the industry talk, the crew swapped travel and tech tips, from using ChatGPT to plan Hawaiian volcano tours to Jan's upcoming […]

Show 329:  Join Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life on "Thinking Out Loud with Friends". The meeting was a laid-back catch-up among audio pros, blending personal updates with broader news. The crew touched on everything from the Federal Reserve and cloud storage to weather updates, Jan's retirement in Thailand, and his upcoming trip to Japan. They also welcomed back Ed, introduced Greg Kirkland, and shared some laughs over everyday life anecdotes and health tips.On the industry front, the group dove deep into audio tech, comparing mixing consoles like the M32, […]

Show 328: Join Mark Meding, Managing Director, North America, CODA Audio USA, for our "Straight From the Source" segment on Show 328 of Thinking Out Loud with Friends — he'll be taking your questions on the Space by CODA and the full CODA product line.September 9th at 4:45 PM Pacific (UTC-7) / 7:45 PM EasternJoin Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life.  Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of industry knowledge; it’s also an opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Stay […]

Welcome to episode 327 of Thinking Out Loud with Friends! In this session, the panel dives deep into practical pro audio and live production topics, breaking down preferred microphone cables—including industry favorites from Belden and Mogami—along with essential cable management and field testing workflows. We also compare notes on in-ear monitors and custom ear molds across brands like JH Audio, Future Sonics, and Sensaphonics, while debating sample rates and personal equipment choices for studio and stage environments.Beyond the tech talk, the crew catches up on current events, personal health updates, and what it takes to maintain an active lifestyle over […]

This week on Thinking Out Loud with Friends meeting was an informal discussion among audio professionals covering a wide range of topics. Jan, Fred, Chris, Wayne, Ken, and others talked about their current setups, including Mac vs PC, camera and lighting issues, and various audio interfaces and plugins like Waves, Cedar, and D-Feedback. They discussed the pros and cons of different audio consoles, with Ken Porter sharing his experience with DiGiCo, SSL, Yamaha, and other brands, and mentioning the demand for certain models. The group also shared personal updates, travel plans, and stories about industry figures like Dolly Parton, Larry […]

Show 325: Join our live stream of Thinking Out Loud With Friends Of SoundBroker Zoomcast.  The meeting was an informal conversation among Jan, Wayne, Bruce, David, Gregory, and others discussing various topics including Wayne's recent jury duty experience serving on a case involving child exploitation charges. Wayne shared details about serving for three weeks on a jury that convicted a defendant on 17 out of 19 counts, explaining the selection process, deliberation procedures, and the disturbing nature of the evidence presented. The group also discussed technology products like Cloak for privacy protection, spam call issues, and various email filtering services. […]

Show 324: Join our live stream with Tom Der, Director of Market Development for Allen & Heath USA (American Music and Sound) this week's Special guest in our continuing "Straight from the Source" segment of Thinking Out Loud With Friends Of SoundBroker Zoomcast. The discussion focused on Tom's career journey from his start in recording engineering to his current role at Allen & Heath, highlighting the company's recent product successes such as the Avantis and SQ+ consoles.The panel discussed the popularity of Allen & Heath consoles, particularly in the house of worship and touring markets, and Tom emphasized the company's strong […]

Episode 323 of "Thinking Out Loud with Friends" centered heavily on the evolution and practical execution of remote mixing in live audio. The panel shared historical and modern experiences mixing performances from non-traditional spots like projection booths, trailers, and cars using iPads, Dante systems, and wireless tech. They debated whether remote mixing will become standard across various venue types, highlighting key challenges like logistics, equipment protection, and the critical role audience feedback plays in tuning a mix.The conversation also covered digital console preferences and the learning curve required when adapting to new workflows under time constraints. A major highlight was […]

Show 322: Join this live stream of our Straight From The Source segment, welcoming a Q&A with Chris Stephens who will be presenting Stagetec AXIO – A Routing and I/O Hub for Pro Audio.This episode of Thinking Out Loud with Friends featured front-of-house engineer Chris Stephens presenting Stagetec’s innovative audio routing technology. The spotlight was on the new Axio product line and its TrueMatch mic converter technology, which performs direct A-to-D conversion at mic level without traditional analog preamps. This system delivers an impressive 164 decibels of dynamic range and ultra-low latency of just 13 samples, offering exceptional sound quality […]