Ask Kay Anything!

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  • What's up everybody!? In an effort to make more content, I'm asking you to ask Kay Anything in the comments. production industry, gear, business, Lifestyle. whatever!
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  • @soundshopvlogs
    @soundshopvlogs  8 місяців тому +1

    We will answer some of these in UA-cam Shorts, and full videos.

  • @welchy3213
    @welchy3213 8 місяців тому +6

    Has having JBL as your main PA brand stopped you from getting the gigs, compared to having d&b, LA, etc?
    When I come to the US next year, can I join you boys on a gig? I don't care if you get me just pulling Muilti's.

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      Absofuckinglutely. It’s made me want to dig my heels in deeper honestly cause it’s such fanboy bullshit. Coke Vs Pepsi as I always say….

  • @tnikiforov
    @tnikiforov 8 місяців тому +3

    Kay , how fucking much do you hate Teddy the dork?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      I’ve know Ted long enough to know that he’s an instigator and also not as dumb as he acts….which is why I am always in a state of annoyance with him…

  • @johnnyknudsen1755
    @johnnyknudsen1755 8 місяців тому +2

    Where do you buy all of the audio cables and power cables from???

  • @alexrottier9396
    @alexrottier9396 8 місяців тому +3

    when do you know when its time to level up? big investments etc? New rig, consoles, warehouse?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      Whenever I have the $ to do so. Upgrading never ends. Just gotta accept it

  • @m-prosound3074
    @m-prosound3074 8 місяців тому +4

    What will be the new large format pa at the shop, what will replace v25 :)

    • @TylerMarletteNY
      @TylerMarletteNY 8 місяців тому

      L’acoustics his favorite

    • @giovannimercuri5168
      @giovannimercuri5168 8 місяців тому

      Definitely D&B

    • @antonioFernandes-y9u
      @antonioFernandes-y9u 7 місяців тому +1

      Stay with JBL
      Unless he’s buying Mayer stay with JbL

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +3

      At the moment VTX A12 is what I have. If they ever release a double 15” version and if I have the $, I will see what the future holds. But I’m not changing to anyone else. JBL 4Life

  • @indeans48
    @indeans48 8 місяців тому +3

    I've hear you guys rant about AES50 when talking about the X/M32 in the past. What's your preferred digital audio protocol, or at least the one that you see as the most reliable and accessible amongst the manufacturers?

  • @lexveldhuis5818
    @lexveldhuis5818 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm interested in Kay's take on Harman Professional after its acquisition by Samsung a few years ago. Do you see any notable changes, positive or negative, since the acquisition?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      Honestly it seems like business as usual. Can’t say I’ve noticed any kind of change

  • @EDLEXUS
    @EDLEXUS 8 місяців тому +2

    Ted: What is your actual job at K-Sound. What do you do when you are not vlogging?
    Kay: Does K-Sound have any actual employees or are all the guys just hired independent contractors on a per gig basis? Ever thought about employ someone full time?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      I have 4 “full time” employees. Many techs on payroll but I would consider them part time, and many many freelancers that come and go.

  • @welchy3213
    @welchy3213 8 місяців тому +2

    Who do you speak to in order to drum up new business? Is it the Tour Managers, Production Manager, Venues or Bands etc?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      All word of mouth. From one job to the next. This is my biggest weakness honestly….i can’t drum up shit at the moment!! It all comes from other client recommendations

  • @dg86rd
    @dg86rd 8 місяців тому +3

    What amount of investment is needed to start a professional audio company?
    How does kay handle debt for his business?

    • @soundshopvlogs
      @soundshopvlogs  8 місяців тому

      Great question!

    • @soundshopvlogs
      @soundshopvlogs  8 місяців тому +2

      Kay's methods are very unorthodox but effect. We'll discuss

    • @giovannimercuri5168
      @giovannimercuri5168 8 місяців тому

      I can defiantly add to the answer on COSTS!!!

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      I never thought about it honestly. I had a bit of money so I bought a bit of gear. I hate being in debt so I pay it off as soon as I can. Then Repeat

  • @jonatanjankowski4244
    @jonatanjankowski4244 8 місяців тому +2

    1. Ted.. how do you work with that guy?.
    2. Any thoughts on the allen & Heath cq series ?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      I’ve known Ted since I was 17. Haven’t used or seen a cq yet

  • @antonioFernandes-y9u
    @antonioFernandes-y9u 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kay when are you guys going to be providing the audio for Sea Hear Now ?
    Last year the audio was really really bad
    Specially one of my favorite bands was there and the audio was so bad

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +2

      I could do sea hear now….i just assume you have to be in the 1% club
      to get a job like that.

    • @antonioFernandes-y9u
      @antonioFernandes-y9u 7 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelkurczeski1373
      Hey Mike thank you for answering my question really appreciate it
      Yea that 1% needs to be revised because I’m all about promoting local businesses and the people that run that event also campaign on that so I think it’s time to give you guys a chance .. last year the weather/ wind was a huge factor aside from the delay towers not working Saturday and Sunday 😢

    • @antonioFernandes-y9u
      @antonioFernandes-y9u 7 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelkurczeski1373 by the way love the videos ❤

  • @taylorparker1041
    @taylorparker1041 8 місяців тому +2

    What do you do to find out if an audio engineer is talking out of his ass? Lol

  • @evanturunen
    @evanturunen 7 місяців тому +1

    Late to the party, but when you're buying cases, are you buying with truck pack in mind?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      The short answer is yes …but certain things you just can’t work into truck pack dimensions.

  • @rosspeterson2658
    @rosspeterson2658 8 місяців тому +1

    If you had unlimited funding and you were a theatre manager of a 1000 seating theatre, what speaker setup would you have? Both brand and model. What subs would you have? (Your mains that is)

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      I’m partial to JBL so if on a budget srx 900 powered series, and if you have $ VTX. Best bang for the buck console is heritage D imo

  • @giovannimercuri5168
    @giovannimercuri5168 8 місяців тому +1

    OMG…my favorite thing ever. If I post questions, do you think K will answer?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      I’m gonna have to start charging you for all the questions You get answered!!!

  • @parthsawant7707
    @parthsawant7707 8 місяців тому +1

    Question
    Where did you sell the used gig and console...
    How to start a production company in sound ..

    • @giovannimercuri5168
      @giovannimercuri5168 8 місяців тому

      I’d love to hear an answer to the second question!!

    • @mitas3484
      @mitas3484 7 місяців тому +1

      Answer to second question: Money, passion and skill. All this equipment cost thousands, and in the beginning gigs are far between. Buy some gear, sell it at a reasonable price and over time upgrade. It takes years to get to the point where gigs come in regularly and you have PA worth hundreds of thousands. No need to go out and buy expensive equipment if you don’t have customers for it, so scale as you go.
      Hope it helps

  • @T3KNUG3T5
    @T3KNUG3T5 8 місяців тому +1

    What is your opinion on the use of point source and analog desks in the year 2024. Also. Remember Turbosound? Do you guys carry any of those? lol

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      Analog desks is niche these days. Certainly not a smart business move. Point source will never die, it just won’t be the main PA in an arena or long throw setting. And I had a turbo sound TXD(blue) pa waaaay back In The day. I also liked their VRX knockoff the TBV123-AN but it blew HF too often so I moved away from them

    • @T3KNUG3T5
      @T3KNUG3T5 7 місяців тому

      @@michaelkurczeski1373 Word. I know they've got their Manchester line now. Those things seem pretty cool. Haven't gotten to hear them yet.
      Also I miss the old Turbo Blue PAs.

  • @petercastle4381
    @petercastle4381 7 місяців тому +1

    Please can you do a Behringer Wing video with Kay learning the new Behringer Wing ShowControl 2.0 with its presets, snippets and snapshot. This will be great for us who followed you when you first got the Wing, Please can you add a notification when the video will be screened, Us Winger really want this.
    There is a video showing you how to use it on UA-cam,

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      We’ve moved on from the wing. X/M32 easier to use and more important, easier to find people who know them Inside and out

    • @coolceeofficialmusic7608
      @coolceeofficialmusic7608 7 місяців тому

      Hi Michael, are you going to try the Heritage D Air?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      @@coolceeofficialmusic7608 most likely although I wouldn’t say I have a particular “need” for it.

  • @shysingh
    @shysingh 7 місяців тому

    Tell us about that recent XTA device you got

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +1

      Will likely do another video one day on that FOH rack

    • @shysingh
      @shysingh 7 місяців тому

      Thank u .. I’m curious the real world benefits of the device

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому

      @@shysingh to switch between multiple consoles and still have the ability to play music and talkback mic regardless of what console is switched on.

  • @recproduction2522
    @recproduction2522 8 місяців тому +1

    Donde estan las mejores olas en Puerto Rico?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 8 місяців тому

      My favorite spot??? Probably Antonio’s…the best waves though? I think domes

  • @paddyeire96
    @paddyeire96 8 місяців тому

    K!! Have you used the Soundcraft Ui24r and if so, is it road worthy? Or should i get a DM3?

    • @michaelkurczeski1373
      @michaelkurczeski1373 7 місяців тому +2

      I’ve installed ui24r before and the client didn’t like it and ended up getting an A&H something or other. Dm3 would be my preference if only because you can use it without an iPad.

  • @isaackukuk9915
    @isaackukuk9915 8 місяців тому

    What do you think about EV?

  • @carlosdiaz5486
    @carlosdiaz5486 8 місяців тому +1

    If yall are selling stuff, sell me yalls wing! Lol i know yall hate that thing

    • @soundshopvlogs
      @soundshopvlogs  8 місяців тому +1

      That thing is loooong gone, 😂

    • @carlosdiaz5486
      @carlosdiaz5486 8 місяців тому +2

      @@soundshopvlogs just uhhh buy it back and sell it to me😂