Speeding into 2024
It’s hard to believe that another year is disappearing into our collective rear-view mirror and, in three months’ time, we will be marking the fourth… Read More »Speeding into 2024
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Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men
In his year-end address, Baker Lee discusses the economic and political issues that unfortunately, often work against reaching that dream.
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Mission: Impossible
Baker Lee discusses the real-world differences between client wishes and the realities of what is possible, given budget, time and staffing constraints.
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Unions: Both Sides Now
An agreement has finally been reached. Shortly before that happened, Baker Lee pondered about the effect of trade unions — particularly IATSE — and how it affects our industry.
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Raising the Bar
Baker Lee comments on Taylor Swift’s recent (and generous) gratuities to her crew and why this action should have a far-reaching and positive influence on the industry.
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Staying Relevant
Keeping up with technologies is essential in today’s workplace, and if audio engineers cannot make the transition from, say, analog consoles to the current crop of go-to boards, then they, too are limited in the work they are able to do. Baker Lee looks at the issue.
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Audio AI
Can you be replaced by a computer? Baker Lee looks into the not-too-distant future where artificial intellegence may be making all your mix decisions for you. Could it happen? Open the pod bay doors, HAL…
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Imagine This!
Baker Lee looks at the growing phenomena of using non-venues as sites for music-oriented events and offers a few insights — or at least condolences.
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Ban This Book!
The classic Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook has been around for ages, but within those pages, Baker Lee has recently uncovered hidden secret codes that mark it with filth, scum and villainy. Find out why we need to ban this book!
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A Taxing Way of Life
No one like taxes, but as Baker Lee warns, live engineers can get bit hard without some advance fiscal planning.
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A Console Odyssey
No, Baker Lee didn’t have to be tied to the mast while the sirens sang, but was nearly driven crazy by something even more sinister — dealing with a barrage of console software updates. However, he was thankful it didn’t occur during touring season!
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Ghosts of Audio Past
The lifespan of the average American continues to rise, yet the lifespan of audio gear — particularly digital — seems to be on a downward spiral. Baker Lee offers his observations on this sort of “retirement age.”
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