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Originally Posted by dbbubba  Almost everything new that you see in a rock-n-roll show this day and age was developed in the corporate arena.
Who has a larger budget? IBM, CocaCola, Frito Lay, Mary Kay or a record label. |
Do you actually believe this! I had no idea that any of the companies you listed above...including record companies developes audio equipment.
Can you list even one piece of audio gear or technology that was specifically developed because of, or "in the corporate arena".
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It is exactly the same as music mixing.
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NO...It's not even close! riding the fader while the company CEO gives his speach is
not the same as mixing music
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I have my day rate and it has been established by the fact that I am experienced and know how to make a show work which is why I get hired as an A1.
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But, unlike music mixers, it's the PA company that hires and pays you, the corporate clients don't give a hoot.
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Most importantly, I know how to get on aplane and go to about any city, get to the venue, interface with the staff...
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Music mixers do this everyday, it's called advancing the gig, even studio guys have to advance their gigs.
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....and make the event happen
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No Danny, the sound guy doesn't make the event happen; the event planners make it happen.
They tell you what time your truck should arrive; what entry you must use when you load your gear; where you can run your cables etc. They even tell you what color shirt you and the rest of the crew must wear on the day of the event.