Sound Devices Astral Wireless Ecosystem Features and Best Practices – PST #094
On PST #094, Sound Devices RF Applications Engineers, Gary Trenda and Cody Heimann, will be covering the feature sets and best practices when using Sound Devices Astral Wireless’ ecosystem.
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Clear-Com ICON 1.9 Beltpack — PST #093
Join us for PST #93, where we will cover the newly released Clear-Com Icon 9-button Freespeak, Helixnet 4-ch BP, and V-series panels, which will work on Arcadia.
Kari Eythorsson from Clear-Com will join us and discuss the new product’s functionality, potential applications, and integration considerations for broadcast, live events, and corporate AV environments.
Riedel Artist RRCS Programming — PST #092
We are back in 2025 to discuss the Riedel Router Control Software (RRCS), a powerful tool that integrates seamlessly with third-party router control systems for dynamic intercom management, automation, and precise signal routing.
In this webinar, Tom Kaplan and Jimmy Heasley will break down RRCS programming with real-world examples, offering insights into optimizing workflows and automation. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just getting started with intercom automation, this session will provide practical knowledge to streamline your operations.
Download the Riedel Router Control Software application (RRCS) manual PDF Interface protocol specification and review what it can do HERE.
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ZOOM: Riedel Artist RRCS Programming — PST #092
Soundbase, Using the new Soundbase Offline RF coord features – PST #091
In this episode, we will continue discussing SoundBase with creators Donny Kuser and Matt Dale and review the highly anticipated addition to the Soundbase RF coordination app. We will step through the new features and how to use the offline and online features of Soundbase.
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Clear-Com, Arcadia Base Programming — PST #090
On PST #090, we will discuss Clear-Com Arcadia with Arnold Chau and Kari Eythorsson, Arcadia product manager for Clear-Com. They will join us to discuss their newest platform offering, demonstrate programming the Arcadia system and highlight features available on the new platform.
Frequency Coordinating Wireless Intercom in the 1.9 GHz band with Riedel Bolero — PST #089
On PST #089, we will discuss Riedel Bolero with tips for operation in congested RF environments. As the production environment shifts to higher numbers of wireless intercom users on live events and broadcasts, the need to cooperate with multiple systems in the 1.9 and 2.4 GHz spectrum is necessary.
On Thursday, January 19, at 2 pm est, we will be joined by Dave Caulwell and Matthew Dietzler from Riedel. They’ll share tips and best practices for operating Bolero systems in challenging environments.
RF Coordination Using SoundBase, Part 2 – PST #088
In this episode, we will continue discussing SoundBase with creators Donny Kuser and Matt Dale and dive deeper into more advanced coordination features and scenarios.
Several SoundBase beta testers will join us to share their experiences and insights.
Users can sign up and download SoundBase for free using this link: https://my.soundbase.app/create-account
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ZOOM: RF Coordination Using SoundBase, Part 2 – PST #088
Intro to RF Coordination Using SoundBase – PST #087
Welcome to the newest RF coordination tool: SoundBase by Show Code!
Join us to learn about the platform and instruction from the creators Donny Kuser and Matt Dale.
Users can sign up and download SoundBase for free using this link: https://my.soundbase.app/create-account
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ZOOM: Intro to RF Coordination Using SoundBase – PST #087
‘Together Again’ – PST #086
What’s New? It’s been a bit – we switched webinar platforms to zoom, and we want to test it out and catch up before we run two webinars on SoundBase at the end of December. Let’s chat and catch up.
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ZOOM: ‘Together Again’ – PST #086
Introduction to Show Networking — PST #085
PST #085 guest John Huntington joins us for an introduction to show networking. We will cover the basics of how ethernet networks provide a platform for entertainment control and audio/video media distribution. Applications include concerts, theatre productions, corporate and special events, cruise ship revues, wrestling shows, houses of worship, museum presentations, fountain spectaculars—any type of show presented live for an audience.
How to Protect Your Crew When doing TV and Entertainment Shows in the Covid-19 Era — PST #084
We are back! PST #084 with guests Mark Ditmar, VP, and Vinny Siniscal from Firehouse Productions, with PST, hosts Kelly Epperson, Mac Kerr, and Pete Erskine.
Mr. Ditmar will explain how Firehouse dealt with the Covid threat when doing the NBA Bubble in Florida.
As part of the broader discussion, Pete, Mac, and Kelly will share their experiences on show sites over the past couple of months.
Clear-Com: Comms for Socially Distanced Media Production
An upcoming webinar from our friends at Clear-Com.
Join Clear-Com and a panel of production audio specialists to learn how Film, TV and Commercial production have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. What new guidelines are now in place to protect cast and crew on the set? How can full-duplex IP-based intercom solutions keep local and remote crew members connected, while maintaining a safe distance? Peter Schneider from Gotham Sound and Brent Marchesnki of MasterChef Canada will lead the discussion along with Clear-Com’s Regional Manager James Schaller and Market Outreach Manager Vinnie Macri.
Orange Jackets Olympic Ceremonies Stage Management Masterclass – PST #083
2:00 AM PDT (Vancouver, Los Angeles)
5:00 AM EDT (New York)
10:00 AM GMT (London)
11:00 AM CEST (Torino)
12:00 PM MSK / EEST (Sochi, Athens)
5:00 PM CST (Beijing)
— Special encore edition —
In time for the 8th anniversary of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, we have brought back Sam Hunter and Julia Whittle of Orange Jackets for a series of three exclusive live webinars. They will share how to organize a cast of literally thousands and get an international show on the air. Find out how they stage managed the ceremonies at the Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver, London, and Sochi Olympics and Paralympics.
Like the original presentation on PST in June, all sessions will be live and cover the same content. Sam and Julia will be taking live questions, so each session will be a little different. We have staggered the schedule, so join us at the most convenient time in your time zone.
$15.00 will reserve your space. If you are a Patreon supporter at the $50 level, you have a reserved space if you want to attend.
Orange Jackets Olympic Ceremonies Stage Management Masterclass – PST #082
11:00 AM PDT (Vancouver, Los Angeles)
2:00 PM EDT (New York)
7:00 PM GMT (London)
8:00 PM CEST (Torino)
9:00 PM MSK / EEST (Sochi, Athens)
2:00 AM July 27 CST (Beijing)
— Special encore edition —
In time for the 8th anniversary of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, we have brought back Sam Hunter and Julia Whittle of Orange Jackets for a series of three exclusive live webinars. They will share how to organize a cast of literally thousands and get an international show on the air. Find out how they stage managed the ceremonies at the Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver, London, and Sochi Olympics and Paralympics.
Like the original presentation on PST in June, all sessions will be live and cover the same content. Sam and Julia will be taking live questions, so each session will be a little different. We have staggered the schedule, so join us at the most convenient time in your time zone.
$15.00 will reserve your space. If you are a Patreon supporter at the $50 level, you have a reserved space if you want to attend.
Orange Jackets Olympic Ceremonies Stage Management Masterclass – PST #081
9:00 AM PDT (Vancouver, Los Angeles)
12:00 PM EDT (New York)
5:00 PM GMT (London)
6:00 PM CEST (Torino)
7:00 PM MSK / EEST (Sochi, Athens)
12:00 AM CST (Beijing)
— Special encore edition —
In time for the 8th anniversary of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, we have brought back Sam Hunter and Julia Whittle of Orange Jackets for a series of three exclusive live webinars. They will share how to organize a cast of literally thousands and get an international show on the air. Find out how they stage managed the ceremonies at the Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver, London, and Sochi Olympics and Paralympics.
Like the original presentation on PST in June, all sessions will be live and cover the same content. Sam and Julia will be taking live questions, so each session will be a little different. We have staggered the schedule, so join us at the most convenient time in your time zone.
$15.00 will reserve your space. If you are a Patreon supporter at the $50 level, you have a reserved space if you want to attend.
Keep Comm with Pete: How to Make Comm Usable (Part 2) – PST #080
For PST #080, Pete will go over intercom master stations, hybrids, and interfaces.
Keep Comm with Pete: In the beginning, 2 tin cans and a string (Part 1) – PST #079
For PST #079, Pete will go over basic 2-wire intercom. With tips, tricks, and workarounds for Clear-Com and RTS.
Wireless Workbench RF Coordination Process for a Made-Up Mega convention Show – PST #078
For PST #078, we work through a Wireless Workbench RF coordination for made up mega convention show, Tech spec for guests from Shure WWB team, Corey Peoples, and Jason Waufle. They will work through the entire process. This is the same show that we did Intermodulation Analysis System (IAS) coordination on PST #076 with IAS.
What does a Technical Director/Tech Manager do?....Everything! – PST #077
What's in a name? In the broadcast market, you are a Tech Manager and in the live event/corporate market Technical Director. What do you do? What are you responsible for besides everything? Join our discussion with Gayle De Poli as we dive into the topic of managing events from a technical perspective. From preparation to the workflow on-site, we'll do our best to cover it all.
Intermodulation Analysis System (IAS) RF Coordination Process for a Made-Up Mega Convention Show – PST #076
On PST #076, we explore an Intermodulation Analysis System (IAS) RF coordination for a made-up mega convention show. Tech spec for IAS coordination. Pete Erskine works through the entire process. We will do the same coordination on show PST #078 in Wireless Work Bench.
RAD system design (Fundamentals of a hybrid VHF/UHF RF PL system) – PST #075
600 MHz Spectrum Closes For Production Wireless July 13!
Join guests James Stoffo, Henry Cohen, Ike Zimbel, and Richard Stockton as they take us through the spectrum change and the design process for a RAD RF PL system. They will cover all the system components and considerations. Including transmit and receive split and combine techniques, antenna choices, fiber vs. coax, and 2 and 4 wire interfacing. They will also discuss the scene change function and other belt pack capabilities.
Keep Comm with Pete: Digital Intercom Basics, Riedel, Adam, and Clear-Com – PST #074
Pete will show Riedel Director software, Adam Edit software, and Clear-Com EHX software. Then compare all three, as well as 4-wire inputs, audio inputs, IFB setup, Panel setup comparisons.
Clear-Com: Agent IC & LQ—Just That in Detail – PST #073
For PST #073, we dive into how to set up and program iPhone and Android-based Clear-Com panels and interface with LQ panels... with guests from Clear-Com Rom Rosenblum and Johnathan Sorensen.
Lectrosonics D-Squared Deep Dive – PST #072
Lectrosonics D-Squared Digital Wireless with guest Karl Winkler from Lectrosonics will join us to go deeper into the D-Squared family of digital wireless mics from Lectrosonics.
SSL (Solid State Logic): Networked Audio in Entertainment & the Convergence of Broadcast & Live Technologies — PST #071
The SSL team will join us to discuss the evolution of networked audio in entertainment. We will walk through an overview of their Tempest platform consoles - System T and Live. Joining Solid State Logic will be Michael Abbott (Grammy Awards Show, The Voice), Kenny Kaiser (Killers, Brandon Flowers), and Mac Kerr of Practical Show Tech. They will share their experiences in ‘Audio over IP’ production settings.
Clear-Com: Relays, Controls & GPI/Os …Oh My – PST #070
On PST #070, we will dive deeper into Clear-Com’s EHX Matrix Tips and Tricks. We'll pick up where we left off with Rom, so bring questions around the matrix programming. We'll be adding a new Clear-Com team member to our panel. Erik Devane, Applications Engineer from Clear-Com, will join us along with John Christie from Stage Vision of Ontario, Canada.
Behind the Scenes of TV & Film Sound – PST #069
We will dive into the topic of location audio for TV and Film production. Our guests will be Karl Winkler of Lectrosonics, Jon Tatooles of Sound Devices, and Chris Howland. Chris is a sound mixer who has worked on numerous films and TV shows, including Ad Astra, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Mandalorian, S.W.A.T., among others.
Shop Prep for RF – PST #068
On PST #068, we have guest Ike Zimbel from ZAP, Zimbel Audio Productions, to talk about shop prep for RF. He will go over what to do in the shop to facilitate and organize your RF systems before load-in.
Olympic Ceremonies Stage Management Master Class – PST #067
On PST #067, we dive into how to organize a cast of literally thousands and get an international show on the air. Guests Sam Hunter and Julia Whittle from Orange Jackets will share their experiences on the productions of the Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver, London, and Sochi Olympics and Paralympics.
I Need Space: A Livestream Queer Music Festival – PST #066
I Need Space: A Live Stream Queer Music Festival, in which queer artists from all over bring you music from their own homes, live-streamed to wherever you are, every third Saturday of the month. The festival represents one of the many innovative ways to fill your Covid-19 days...and support independent music.