Why is Rob Ashard managing 19 mix-minus feeds while taping a British TV show? When COVID keeps the audience out of the studio, Rob and his colleagues must go to them - in their homes and flats. Rob Ashard is the lead audio mixer for The Graham Norton Show and Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. Audience interaction is critical, and these shows have found a way to make it happen. We’ll also discuss bringing a 60 year old portable tape deck back to life, plus learn about DE-RIG mixing kits.

Show notes:

* The Graham Norton Show* Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway* Rob was mixing on a Studer Vista X console* Rob’s lavalier to USB mic is this or similar* Rob discussed not “crossing the line” in camera placement* Another video update from Rob on the EMI RE321 tape deck (on Facebook)

Guest

Rob Ashard - Sound Supervisor at Ashard Audio Ltd

Host

Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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