Monitor Engineer For Blue October

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  • Опубліковано 3 кві 2024
  • Welcome back to "This Is DeLaCruz"! In this special episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Emily Pearce, the talented monitor engineer behind the immersive live sound experiences of Blue October.
    Emily Pearce is a skilled monitor engineer with a passion for delivering exceptional sound quality during live performances. As the monitor engineer for Blue October, Emily plays a crucial role in ensuring that the band members hear themselves and each other clearly on stage, contributing to the overall success of their concerts.
    Join us as we explore the world of live sound engineering with Emily Pearce. From discussing the intricacies of monitor mixing for a band like Blue October to sharing insights on stage setup, equipment preferences, and handling live show challenges, Emily offers valuable knowledge for both music enthusiasts and aspiring engineers.
    If you're passionate about music and eager to learn more about the technical side of live performances, be sure to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications. Our channel is dedicated to bringing you exclusive interviews with industry professionals, insightful tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from the music industry.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 48

  • @GrandProductionsMedia
    @GrandProductionsMedia Місяць тому +6

    Love her honesty especially at the end. Good stuff!

  • @mikeexeter
    @mikeexeter Місяць тому +2

    Emily is Awesome. I sat watching this with my assistant Jaden who is one of the most focused and professional engineers I have met without whom I would find my work life much harder. This interview reinforced the point that it doesn’t matter if you are a woman, man or non-binary ….. you will get to where you need to be if you maintain professionalism, enthusiasm and a hunger to be the best you can be. Getting a good start in your career with fellow professionals will build confidence and allow you to make the mistakes you need to grow.
    A really inspirational interview with a true professional. Nick - you are doing great work on this channel.

  • @nicholasmolino5282
    @nicholasmolino5282 Місяць тому +2

    Her using an ambient mic for one of the players makes me think about our monitor engineer on Martina McBride created some in ears when he was working for Bette Midler called “open ears”. It has a high frequency driver only and the rest of the ear canal is open for wedges and ambient noise. Gives the singer the openness of using wedges and not feeling closed in, and the high frequency driver provides detail for pitch.

  • @emmanuelojie9814
    @emmanuelojie9814 Місяць тому +16

    Nick! you have been really pushing out content 🐐

  • @silviagraca4199
    @silviagraca4199 Місяць тому +22

    as a female, beginner engineer, this was the most important video of yours to date. thank you

  • @hezekiahcharles6754
    @hezekiahcharles6754 Місяць тому +12

    By far, the best live gigz content on youtube....👌👌👌

  • @Optogate
    @Optogate Місяць тому +3

    Nick. Watched the entire thing.... so informative and insightful. You are providing such great value !

  • @seanm.palmer6998
    @seanm.palmer6998 Місяць тому +1

    Phenomenal interview. Emily's a fantastic engineer. Lets makes space! More female engineers need some focus in this. Thanks for another great video Nick

  • @nickevansaudio
    @nickevansaudio Місяць тому +1

    This was a great interview thanks. Eeeeeemmily is fab and love her content on IG as well.

  • @johnmcquay82
    @johnmcquay82 Місяць тому

    Paying attention; I agree with that 100%. I think it's especially important if you're mixing monitors from front of house. I've seen many people get caught up in the vibe of the show, and miss requests being made by the musicians. I've dropped the ball with that myself too.

  • @drummingdrumtech9642
    @drummingdrumtech9642 Місяць тому

    I will say, it nice to see another marine in the engineer field. It’s nice to know I’m not crazy and living on an island on my own. I enjoy seeing the tips and tricks, even the military ones that I can take to get to the same place that she is.

  • @magnussoderman6676
    @magnussoderman6676 Місяць тому +2

    Hi ! Awesome interview :). Here's a tip for you ! Catch up with Sabaton and their very friendly and funny monitor engineer Anna Källström. They will go on US tour from the 18th of April :)

  • @DreBrooks-dr3ut
    @DreBrooks-dr3ut Місяць тому

    IM CURRENTLY IN THE UNION FOR AUDIO ! AND IN SCHOOL....VERY GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS! WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO MS. PEARCE

  • @aliensexist15
    @aliensexist15 Місяць тому +2

    She seems like a rad person to talk gear and kick it with. Very chill and personable type, as well as knowledgeable. Always refreshing to see on the crew

    • @King_scott
      @King_scott Місяць тому

      If rad means whore then you're correct

  • @JeremyLeech
    @JeremyLeech Місяць тому

    Just gotta say I'm loving these videos! Love getting into the minds of sound people and their work flow.

  • @youngconts05
    @youngconts05 Місяць тому

    Nick, I am a huge Blue October fan. I liked this one a lot!

  • @AuraSonicMobile
    @AuraSonicMobile Місяць тому +2

    Outstanding!

  • @mrpaman_Kwon
    @mrpaman_Kwon Місяць тому +2

    Holy Moly !!!!

  • @donzpressplay
    @donzpressplay Місяць тому +1

    You’re killing brother! Really enjoy this. She has a great attitude. One thing I would love to know for the monitor engineers is what ears these use and why. Maybe I’m the only one who cares about that 😂

  • @sylvainnavarro5570
    @sylvainnavarro5570 Місяць тому +3

    Awesome work, Nick! Really appreciate your content! Do you think it would be possible to actually hear some of those monitor engineers' work sometime? Since virtual soundcheck has become common on those bigger setups, maybe some engineers could let us hear what their artists actually listen to on stage? Then again, there might be copyright issues or something, IDK...
    Anyway, keep up the amazing work!

    • @seanm.palmer6998
      @seanm.palmer6998 Місяць тому

      agreed! I think why they don't is because of a copyright thing. I could (and most likely) be wrong

  • @draildrums
    @draildrums Місяць тому +4

    It would be really cool to have a video where a monitor engineer breaks down maybe tips and tricks to set for smaller monitor rigs, say for smaller bands

  • @NEVA16
    @NEVA16 Місяць тому

    Thank you for what you are doing, it is very important)😊

  • @miguelpozoblock4223
    @miguelpozoblock4223 Місяць тому +2

    It’s refreshing to see a sound girl for a change,Great interview.

  • @GP-Music.
    @GP-Music. Місяць тому

    Bro, you have to try to book a spot with Slayer at one of the fests this year. I know it's harder if not almost impossible with fests, but worth a shot! Much love!

  • @DbiPro
    @DbiPro Місяць тому

    I need room mic’s a d talk back mic’s for ambience around my drums

  • @CapitaineWEB-FR
    @CapitaineWEB-FR Місяць тому

    Awesome interview eeeeeemmily! An amazing person :)

  • @IWannaGoMissing
    @IWannaGoMissing Місяць тому +2

    Omg I just did this show! Emily was so nice and talented. Tallest console position in the biz

    • @King_scott
      @King_scott Місяць тому

      I guess she's nice if you count home wrecking and destroying a family nice lmaoooo

  • @jamespwalters
    @jamespwalters Місяць тому

    Nick ... LOVE the content you put out! It would be interesting to know which in ear headphone the monitor engineer uses VS the band members.

  • @richardbelisle4807
    @richardbelisle4807 Місяць тому

    Great stuff man…

  • @stuff8195
    @stuff8195 Місяць тому

    Mixing is always the easier part

  • @robthomas1578
    @robthomas1578 Місяць тому

    ❤❤

    • @King_scott
      @King_scott Місяць тому

      More like 💩 💩 💩

  • @badguitar80
    @badguitar80 18 днів тому

    off topic...oooof is she gorgeous lol

  • @WhiteCatStudio-recordingstudio
    @WhiteCatStudio-recordingstudio Місяць тому +2

    This job needs more women!!! Great video. Thanks..😄

  • @barcodenosebleed5485
    @barcodenosebleed5485 Місяць тому +1

    Woah woah woah, most vocalists don't like compression in their ear? I sing so much better when I have it. I thought it was exactly like the reverb thing lol.

    • @LaminarSound
      @LaminarSound Місяць тому

      same. I always struggles with lower and softer notes just not being loud enough in my ears. And working the mic back and forth aint enough. When i took control of my own mix and ended up with 10db of compression with 4:1 ratio lol never felt or sounded better to me. Also, I think this is better for a FOH mix, from and engineers perspective I would much rather my vocalists keep the mic right on their lips whether belting it or singing softly. Let ME control your levels. Backing away from the mic changes the tonality and especially with female vocalists, losing that low end just makes the vocal harsher when belting it.

    • @matthewloncar9115
      @matthewloncar9115 Місяць тому

      Obvious bad compression is usually when singers bark up about it. Transparent quick compression is my go to for vocals and no one ever complains. I compress everything in iem mixes.

  • @stblarsheinrich
    @stblarsheinrich Місяць тому

    What are the in-ears she thinks are great?

    • @SouthFloridaSound
      @SouthFloridaSound Місяць тому

      Yup, I am also curious what ears she had hanging around her neck.

    • @DougParkin
      @DougParkin Місяць тому

      The ISM package she mentions is the Shure PSM 1000 System. The band wears 64 Audio customs.

    • @stevenalves479
      @stevenalves479 Місяць тому

      @@DougParkin Assuming she is also wearing the 64 Audio customs. Thanks

  • @ZacharyTyler0509
    @ZacharyTyler0509 Місяць тому +1

    Emily is awesome

    • @calhta
      @calhta Місяць тому

      @@King_scott Wow, why was that needed?

    • @ZacharyTyler0509
      @ZacharyTyler0509 Місяць тому

      @@King_scott are u bitter over someone else’s personal life??

  • @drewjonespdx
    @drewjonespdx Місяць тому +4

    Damn what a smoke show