Slipknot FOH Engineer Bob Strakele , pg . 62
Contents
February 2023 , Vol . XXXIV No . 1
DEPARTMENTS
9 INPUT
Protect Your Hearing - By Alan Cross
10 SIGNALS
The latest from across the pro audio industry
18 PROFILE
Madisson Luhowy , Cory Sewell & Ray Wilson
22 PRODUCT TESTS
Neve 88M Interface , Austrian Audio ’ s OD5 & OD7 microphones & SSL 4KB plug-in
44 PRODUCTS
The latest tools & technologies for audio professionals
53 ADVERTISERS ’ INDEX
56 SOUND ADVICE
Hearing the Future : Out of the Pandemic and Into the Next Generation , Part Two - By Josh Moyer
58 ITINERARY
Your industry events calendar
60 CLASSIFIEDS
62 PROJECT FILE
Slipknot on tour , Danny Elfman at the Hollywood Bowl , London ’ s Lightroom & Sydney ’ s Shore School
FEATURES
26
A Lifetime in Sound
One-one-one with Jeremy Darby
By Michael Raine
Lou Reed , Keith Richards , Pink Floyd , David Bowie , Prince , Saturday Night Live , Live Aid , MTV Unplugged , Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions — Toronto-based Engineer Jeremy Darby has done it all . An in-depth career and lifespanning overview with an audio master .
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Building a Song Factory , Part One
Hit-Making Producer & Songwriter Mathew “ Songsbury ” Teofilo Takes PS Inside the Construction of His New Studio
By Michael Raine with Mathew “ Songsbury ” Teofilo
Over the years , Professional Sound has covered the design and construction of countless highend recording studios , but never has PS gone behind-the-scenes of a studio in progress . Especially one as intricate and laborious as building a brand-new multi-purpose studio befitting a gold-selling producer and songwriter .
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Young Peoples Theatre Remains Timeless With New Audio Upgrade
By Kevin Young
Over a decade in the making , the audio upgrade to Toronto ’ s storied Young People ’ s Theatre ( YPT ) in September 2022 finds the 57-year-old company entering an exciting new era .
In addition to the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot facility , YPT 161 Studios , across the street at Front and Frederick Streets in Toronto , the project involved the transformation of YPT ’ s existing space and a comprehensive overhaul of their audio , lighting , and electrical systems ; deepening their capabilities for educational and community outreach .
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Boutique Sound Onstage with Post Malone
By Manus Hopkins
Professional Sound catches up with Post Malone ’ s monitor engineer , Travon Snipes , between international legs of The Twelve Carat Tour to chat about the gear requirements , sound specifications and artist ’ s comfort that make a show like this happen .
COVER PHOTO : JEREMY DARBY BY NEAL BURSTYN
( NEAL @ NTBCREATIVE . COM )