Insights In Sound - Eric Boulanger, Mastering Engineer (Episode 74) For musician and engineer Eric Boulanger, mastering is far more than just polishing the mix. We talk about his career path, his work, and his insights on the creative process. (Link in the comments.)

Production professional, live sound pro, and Signal To Noise podcast co-host are just some of the many hats Kyle Chirnside has worn over his career. We chatted about coming up in the industry, how things have changed (and how they haven't), and what's next.

Getting a great live mix is only one aspect of the gig. We talked with FOH engineer Leo Pisaq about having the artist's trust in your hands, and how that impacts every moment onstage.

He has made a career of meeting and vanquishing the challenges of live sound production and recording. Diablo Digital co-founder Brad Madix shares his well-earned perspective on the gig.

From Gladys Knight and the Pips, through the Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Color, Smithereens, and HooDoo Gurus, Ed Stasium's career has been a roadmap of music history. And he's got the stories to go along with it. Want to know the back story about "Midnight Train to Georgia," or the very unique way the Bee Gees laid down their vocals? Listen in!

Dusty Wakeman has led a colorful and eclectic career. His work with artists like Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Roy Orbison, Michelle Shocked, and Buck Owens helped put him on the map as an engineer and producer. He ran LA's legendary Mad Dog Studios for nearly three decades before joining Mojave Audio as President. Join us for an equally colorful and eclectic chat on everything from being at the right place at the right time and asking the right questions, to imposter syndrome and building the bridge as you walk on it.

Insights In Sound - Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 68) If you're going to "break the glass fader" you'd better be damn good, damn professional, and damn fearless. Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato is all that, and a damn fun hang as well. We chatted about her long and convoluted career path with everyone from Elvis Costello and Janet Jackson to Melissa Etheridge and Thievery Corp...and of course, the ever-present elephant in the room, diversity in our industry.

His work as a live production expert is just part of what Chris Leonard brings to the table. As co-host of the #SignalToNoisePodcast, he's been a powerful force in helping to grow an inclusive audio community. Check out what happens when you put two hosts together on the same show.

Terms like "visionary" and "renaissance" are tossed around far too indiscriminately, but in the case of Richard Factor they barely scratch the surface. He welcomed us into his home in Sedona and held forth on the company's early days, myriad inventions, and a peek into what makes him tick.