Meet Cirque du Soleil Os Music Cyborg Dallas Taylor 2026-09-11 | Cirque du Soleil musical director Bruno Dumont shows how he opens the show, triggers sound effects, moves between scenes, and controls different sounds from his station at the Bellagio.
Why Every Cirque du Soleil Show Is Different Dallas Taylor 2026-09-10 | Cirque du Soleil musical director Bruno Dumont explains why the music can’t run exactly the same way every night. As the action shifts on stage, he adjusts cues in real time and leads the band through the changes.
He Controls Cirque du Soleils O With His Feet Dallas Taylor 2026-09-09 | Cirque du Soleil musical director Bruno Dumont took me inside the bandstand at the Bellagio and shows how the live music stays locked to the performance. This is a rare look at the system behind a show that has to feel completely seamless.
Inside Cirque du Soleils O Hidden Music Room Dallas Taylor 2026-09-04 | Go behind the scenes of "O" by Cirque du Soleil with Bruno Dumont, Musical Director at the Bellagio, as he walks me through the incredible system he uses to direct the show’s live music every night. Bruno shows me his keyboard station, communication setup, monitors, foot pedals, sound effects, backup systems, and the technology that keeps the musicians perfectly connected to the action on stage.Bruno breaks down how the musicians adapt in real time when performers need an extra moment, how he cues players across the theater, manages latency between the stage and audience, and improvises transitions when no two performances are exactly the same. He also shows off some of the instruments he plays during the show, including vintage saxophones, and explains why redundancy is so important in a production where the music can never stop.Featuring: Bruno Dumont - Musical Director, "O" by Cirque du Soleil0:00 Meet Bruno Dumont0:32 How the Band Is Connected2:40 Every Show Is Different3:48 Bruno’s Keyboard & Sound Effects4:31 Timing Sound With the Stage7:14 How Bruno Directs the Show Live7:57 The Foot Pedal Setup10:47 Gigantic Red Button11:50 Keeping the Entire Band in Sync12:10 Bruno’s Vintage Saxophones13:10 The Band Plays Live14:07 What Makes Cirque du Soleil SpecialMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 6Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
Why magic matters Dallas Taylor 2026-09-04 | Magician John Michael Hinton explains why magic matters beyond the trick itself. For him, the value is in creating wonder, curiosity, and a moment where we’re reminded that we don’t know everything.
You can actually HEAR this magic trick Dallas Taylor 2026-09-03 | Magician John Michael Hinton breaks down how sound can reveal what’s happening during a magic trick, and how timing, attention, and audio all work together to protect the illusion.
How magicians use sound to trick you Dallas Taylor 2026-09-02 | Magician John Michael Hinton explains how sound helps direct an audience’s attention during a magic show. He also shows how he triggers precisely timed audio cues himself from stage.
Bluey’s Theme in Reverse Is The Sign’s Music Dallas Taylor 2026-09-01 | Joff Bush explains how the score for The Sign was inspired by the Bluey theme song. The key melody in The Sign, “We’ll See,” is the Bluey theme song in reverse.
Inside the Mind of Bluey’s Composer Dallas Taylor 2026-08-31 | Bluey composer Joff Bush, gave me a glimpse into the musical instinct behind Bluey, where entire arrangements can take shape in his head before a note is ever recorded. It’s a fascinating look at how much of the show’s emotion begins long before the music reaches the screen.
How Magicians Use Sound To Trick You Dallas Taylor 2026-08-30 | Go behind the scenes at the world-famous Magic Castle with master magician John Michael Hinton as I explore the surprisingly important role sound plays in magic.John shows me how magicians use sound to direct attention, disguise movement, and make an illusion feel impossible. We break down tricks where the sound of a Rubik’s Cube, a deck of cards, or even a carefully timed audio cue can completely change what an audience believes they’re seeing. John also shows me how he secretly triggers the sound for his entire show himself, with cues timed precisely enough to become part of the illusion.We also leave the Magic Castle and head into the world of professional magic to see the creators, performers, and techniques behind the art.Featuring: John Michael Hinton - Magician00:00 Inside the Magic Castle01:38 How Sound Is Used in Magic02:50 A Card Trick Powered by Sound03:18 The Rubik’s Cube Sound Illusion04:37 How Magicians Direct Your Attention05:45 Secretly Triggering the Show’s Sound06:15 Faking the Sound of a Card Shuffle07:09 Inside the World of Professional Magic10:05 Why Magic Still MattersMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 6Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
Why drum corps is cynical about amplification Dallas Taylor 2026-08-24 | Bluecoats Music & Sound Designer Matt Jordan explains why amplification can be controversial in a tradition-driven activity like drum corps. Hearing modern drum corps again for the first time in over 20 years, I was struck by how amplification and sound design have expanded its scale, texture, and emotional impact.
Inside World Champion Drum Corps Sound Mixing Dallas Taylor 2026-08-23 | Music Ensemble Coordinator Ryan Kilgore explains how Bluecoats use a detailed cue sheet to coordinate instruments, effects, levels, and electronics throughout the show. He also breaks down why the synthesizer is such an important part of connecting the musical arrangement.
Bluey’s composer on “Mickey Mousing” in music soundtracks Dallas Taylor 2026-08-22 | Bluey composer Joff Bush breaks down “Mickey Mousing,” where the music follows specific actions on screen. He also breaks down how smaller musical hits can acknowledge a moment without overwhelming the scene.
Bluey’s “The Sign” music is the shows theme in reverse Dallas Taylor 2026-08-21 | Joff Bush, composer of Bluey, breaks down the music behind "The Sign". He explains how the “We’ll See” theme was created by transforming and reversing the Bluey theme to make something that felt familiar while marking the end of something.
Blueys The Sign Music Is the Shows Theme Played in Reverse Dallas Taylor 2026-08-19 | Go inside the music of Bluey's most emotional episode ever with Joff Bush, the show's lead composer. In this deep dive, Joff deconstructs how he scored The Sign, the 28-minute season 3 finale that creator Joe Brumm wrote as his farewell to the series.From his studio in Brisbane, Joff opens up his original Pro Tools sessions for the first time in years and reveals the compositional secrets hidden inside the episode. He breaks down the "We'll See" theme, and demonstrates how it's actually the iconic Bluey theme played in reverse. Joff explains why The Sign marks the first time the Bluey theme itself is used as underscore.0:00 Meet Joff Bush0:54 Scoring Joe Brumm's Final Episode1:41 The "We'll See" Theme3:50 Reversing the Bluey Theme6:18 From Seven Minutes to a Half-Hour7:17 Tempo Maps and Mickey Mousing9:32 Saying Goodbye to BlueyMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
Why the Bluecoats Sound Like No One Else Dallas Taylor 2026-08-19 | The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps run their trumpets, and a harmonica, through eight self-contained Leslie speaker rigs, each with its own SM57, amp, and a pedalboard. The performers ride the rotary speed with an expression pedal and work the mic distance for the diminuendo. None of it touches the main PA
Mixing a Drum Corps in Real Time Dallas Taylor 2026-08-17 | Bluecoats Music & Sound Designer Matt Jordan explains how the team balances acoustic instruments, microphones, electronics, and subs to create consistent coverage throughout Lucas Oil Stadium. Their talkback system lets the audio team make mix and performance adjustments during rehearsal without interrupting the corps.
Jeopardy’s Music runs off Ableton Live #musicproducer Dallas Taylor 2026-08-15 | Go behind the scenes of Jeopardy! music cues with Rob Ohlandt, the sub-mix engineer responsible for music playback on Jeopardy!. From the iconic “Think music” to Ken Jennings’ voiceovers, see how it all comes together using Ableton Live, a Behringer mixer, and Launchpad. With over 15 years of experience on shows like Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and FOX NFL Sunday, Rob helps bring the sound of America’s iconic TV shows to life.Featuring Jeopardy! Music Playback, Rob Ohlandt
How Jeopardy! Cues Sound Effects Live Dallas Taylor 2026-08-15 | Rob Ohlandt is the sub-mix engineer on Jeopardy!, with over 15 years of experience in live audio. Using Ableton Live and a Behringer mixer synced through Mackie Control, he plays and adjusts sound effects under Ken Jennings’ clues in real time. When a contestant buzzes in or time runs out, he fades the audio and resets for the next clue.Featuring Jeopardy! Music Playback, Rob Ohlandt
How Jeopardy! Rehearses Before the Show Dallas Taylor 2026-08-15 | Every Jeopardy! taping day begins with a full rehearsal game that mirrors the real show. Contestants rotate every 15 clues, and once the first mock game wraps, the crew takes a short break while players continue rehearsing with more practice games. The full rehearsal lasts about an hour. After that, the set is reset, and the team moves straight into taping the real shows for the day.Featuring Jeopardy! Music Playback, Rob Ohlandt
The Hidden Mics of Hamilton Dallas Taylor 2026-08-15 | Hamilton on Broadway’s A2, Anna-Lee Craig, has been with the show since day one. She hand-builds every mic rig, custom fit for each performer. When I asked why she devoted her life to Broadway sound, she said: “It’s a real blessing to do art that is meaningful.” I loved that. That’s exactly why I make these profiles. 🎙️
Drum Corps Used to Be All Acoustic. Now Its Mixed Like a Stadium Tour Dallas Taylor 2026-08-13 | Go behind the scenes with the Bluecoats Drum Corps as I return to drum corps for the first time in more than 20 years and hear what the activity has become.The Bluecoats audio and music team walks me through eight independently powered Leslie speakers, spatial speaker placement, live mix communication, cue sheets, and the balance between acoustic instruments, amplification, synths, and effects. Matt and Ryan break down how the team adjusts the show from the stands, communicates with front of house during rehearsals and performances, and designs the system so the audience hears a cohesive mix across the field.I also sat in on a live performance as the team made real-time mix decisions from the stands!Featuring:Matt Jordan - Bluecoats Sound DesignerRyan Kilgore - Bluecoats Music Ensemble CoordinatorSpecial thanks to FloMarching for allowing us to use their footage in this video: flomarching.com0:00 Inside Bluecoats Sound0:45 The Leslie Speaker Setup2:20 How the Team Communicates3:05 The Controversy4:08 Designing Sound Across the Field5:14 Hearing Drum Corps After 20 Years9:20 How the Show Is Mixed12:05 Mixing the Live Performance16:27 My Final Thoughts on Modern Drum CorpsMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 6Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
The Sound Behind Bluecoats Dallas Taylor 2026-08-11 | Bluecoats Lead Audio Engineer, John Chung works on the systems that bring their performances to life. There’s a lot of technical precision behind what the audience hears, and John gave me a behind the scenes look at that process.
Inside The Bluecoats Championship Sound System Dallas Taylor 2026-08-10 | Bluecoats Audio Systems Designer Aaron Beck gave me a look inside the audio system behind a modern drum corps show.From wireless Shure Beta 98 capsules on instruments to RCF loudspeakers and mobile generators, the system is designed to deliver consistent sound across rehearsals and performances, wherever the corps is performing.
How The Bluecoats Reinvented Drum Corps Audio Dallas Taylor 2026-08-09 | A modern drum corps show is basically a Broadway or Cirque production… on a football field.Dozens of microphones capture everything from trumpets and tubas to marimbas, timpani, drum set and entire sections of the corps.Bluecoats Audio Systems Designer Aaron Beck spent 20 years working at the highest levels of theatrical sound, including Broadway tours and Cirque du Soleil. Now he’s bringing that experience back to the activity where he got his start.Here’s a look at just how much audio technology it takes to make a modern drum corps show happen.
Where Drum Corps Hides 32 Wireless Mics on a Football Field Dallas Taylor 2026-08-09 | Go behind the scenes with the Bluecoats Drum Corps for a full walkthrough of the mics and speakers behind a 250-member, 12-minute drum corps show. Aaron breaks down the mic setup on marimbas, vibes, drums, and timpani, the routing back through Allen & Heath stage boxes to the main mixing console, and the corps' wireless system, including Shure Axient digital wireless, ShowLink frequency-agile transmitters, and in-ear monitors. He also covers how RF frequencies get coordinated city to city, and the self-powered RCF loudspeaker system spread across the field with dedicated carts for brass, synths, and front ensemble.Discover how mic placement, wireless coordination, and speaker positioning come together to deliver a seamless, immersive sound experience for a modern drum corps show.Featuring Aaron Beck, Audio Systems Designer for the Bluecoats.More about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 6Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
This Would’ve Been Unthinkable When I Marched Drum Corps Dallas Taylor 2026-08-08 | Few things in drum corps and marching band are as controversial as amplification.For decades, the activity was entirely acoustic. Today, microphones, speakers and sophisticated sound systems have become a major part of modern productions, and not everyone is happy about it.Bluecoats Audio Systems Designer Aaron Beck has seen both sides. He marched with the corps in 1995, when the idea of putting speakers on the field would have sounded crazy. Now he designs the systems helping reinforce the same acoustic performances for 20,000 people inside an NFL stadium.So where do you land: has amplification made drum corps and marching band better, or has it taken something away?
How Drum Corps Pulls Off a Touring Production #bluecoats #drumcorps #drumcorpsinternational Dallas Taylor 2026-08-07 | The Bluecoats travel with an entire truck dedicated to audio.165 performers. Nearly 75 staff and designers. Roughly 225 people moving from city to city all summer.And the audio system doesn’t just get built once. It’s set up and torn down three times a day, with the final show setup happening in about two minutes.Audio Systems Designer Aaron Beck explains the incredible logistics behind the sound of modern drum corps.
The Insane Drum Corps Audio Logistics Dallas Taylor 2026-08-06 | Bluecoats Audio Systems Designer Aaron Beck shares how the team builds a full professional audio system on the field, then tears it all down in minutes, every single day on tour. It’s incredible to see how months of preparation lead to one finals night to get everything right! So excited to share this perspective on drum corps life!
The Insane Logistics Behind Drum Corps Sound System Dallas Taylor 2026-08-04 | Go behind the scenes with the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps to see how a full professional audio system gets set up, torn down, and rebuilt three times a day on tour. Aaron walks me through the "audio train", the cart system carrying mixers, generators, and speaker carts that lets the crew build and break the entire rig in minutes at every tour stop. He breaks down why the corps favors reinforcement over amplification, how line array speakers solve the washy acoustics of finals inside Lucas Oil Stadium, and how amplification in drum corps has evolved since 2004.Discover the gear, the schedule, and the power setup that keeps a touring drum corps sounding great every single night, and finally get an answer about that mysterious red button.Featuring Aaron Beck, Audio Systems Designer for the Bluecoats.00:00 The Bluecoats Audio System02:04 Amplification in Drum Corps05:18 Setting Up the Audio Train06:31 Power and Weather Protection08:02 Adjusting Sound for Each Stadium10:59 RF Scan and Sound Check11:45 Parking Lot Warm-Up14:02 Preparing the Show for Finals15:43 The Mystery Button18:33 Final PerformanceMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5 (and 6 after the camera died)Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
Who Cues Music on The Price Is Right? Dallas Taylor 2026-06-30 | The Price Is Right music mixer Nancy Perry gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at how much music goes into the show. It’s something most viewers probably never think about, but almost every moment, from a prize reveal to a car crossfade to the famous losing trombone, is shaped by someone at a mixing console. Nancy has mixed the show for 13 years and still loves every taping. Love showing the craft behind those cues!
How she cues The Price Is Right’s music Dallas Taylor 2026-06-30 | Step inside the music world of The Price Is Right with Nancy Perry, Music Mixer for the show.In this episode, Nancy takes us behind the scenes of the music that powers the show. From the "Come on down" moments and prize reveals to the showcases, commercial breaks, think music, and those heartbreaking losing cues.Working closely with music supervisor Scotty Schneider, Nancy follows the script, triggers cues in real time, and crossfades between different music outputs so every prize, reveal, and transition lands exactly when it should. With dozens of cues per episode and multiple shows recorded in a day, the music of The Price Is Right is far more detailed than most viewers realize.Featuring: Nancy Perry - Music Mixer for The Price Is RightScotty Schneider - Music Supervisor for The Price Is Right0:00 Meet the Music Mixer0:24 The Music Supervisor's Role0:36 SpotOn Cue System1:09 Theme, Walk-On & Come On Downs1:59 How Much Music Is in the Show3:27 Showcases & Cross Fades4:58 The Losing SoundMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
He Keeps The Price Is Right Loud Dallas Taylor 2026-06-30 | The Price Is Right Front of House mixer Brian Rushing shows how he keeps the audience energy up during commercial breaks, playing music for Drew Carey, reacting to crowd work, and adding fun live cues that most viewers never get to hear.
Hidden Price Is Right Front of House Mixer Dallas Taylor 2026-06-29 | Go behind the scenes with The Price Is Right audio mixing expert Brian Rushing.See how a professional front of house mixer manages sound for a high-energy live show, from the contestant mics to the studio audience experience. We break down the exact soundboard setup required to keep the energy high and the audio clear.Subscribe for more deep dives into professional live sound engineering.
What The Price Is Right contestants hear Dallas Taylor 2026-06-29 | Step inside the live studio sound of The Price Is Right with Brian Rushing, Front of House mixer for the show.In this episode, Brian takes us behind the curtain to show how he controls what the audience, contestants, and Drew Carey hear inside the studio. From underseat speakers and overhead PA to stage monitors, bid mics, contestant lavs, music playback, and the DiGiCo SD10 console, you'll see how the room itself is mixed to keep the energy high and the game moving.Brian also explains the delicate balance between making the studio loud and exciting while keeping the broadcast mix clean, and shows how he uses music, sound cues, and even fader photos to react quickly during the show.Featuring: Brian Rushing - Front of House Mixer for The Price Is Right0:00 What Front of House Controls0:27 Speakers & Line Array1:09 Hidden Behind the LED Wall2:45 Every Mic on the Show4:13 Custom Faders & Playback5:00 Music with Drew CareyMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
The Price Is Right mixer reveals his secret setup Dallas Taylor 2026-06-26 | The Price is Right broadcast mixer Henry Muehlhausen walked me through his sound setup. A volume pedal he rides like a gas pedal all day so the audience always sounds natural. Comms pedals so he can talk to the whole crew hands-free. And my favorite... a button that fires the party lights every time someone wins big! Just to add to the joy.
Where Plinko & the wheel hide their microphones on The Price is Right Dallas Taylor 2026-06-25 | The Price is Right broadcast mixer Henry Muehlhausen took me behind Plinko's iconic sound. A couple of mics drilled through the board, an old light sensor firing a simple MIDI note, and decades of signatures and tape marks hiding back there. Absolutely love seeing these tiny details that make TV sound magic.
The Price Is Right Audio Crew Dallas Taylor 2026-06-24 | The Price is Right broadcast mixer Henry Muehlhausen gives us a peek at the tiny crew of audio wizards behind one of America's most iconic game shows.Front of House, A2, music playback, music supervisor, support engineer. Every cue, bid, cheer, and beautifully chaotic contestant moment has someone in the booth keeping it locked in.
Inside the Sound of The Price Is Right Dallas Taylor 2026-06-23 | Step inside the sound world of The Price is Right with broadcast mixer Henry Muehlhausen. In this episode, Henry takes us behind the scenes of CBS's daytime staple, revealing the hidden microphones, speakers, and signal routing that bring the show to life. From contestant reactions and host audio to the instantly recognizable sound cues, you'll see how the show's signature energy is captured, triggered, and mixed in real time.Henry walks us through his mixing process, balancing mics, playback, effects, and live moments so every sound lands clean and perfectly timed for broadcast.Featuring: Henry Muehlhausen - Broadcast Mixer for The Price is Right00:00 Contestant Mics01:46 Drew & Bob Barker's Mics05:00 Overhead & Stage Sound06:53 Meet the Audio Crew09:04 RF Rack & Electronics10:49 Inside the Mix Booth14:09 The Audience Volume Pedal15:22 Henry's Fun Soundboard18:42 Plinko & the Big WheelMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
How The Price is Right is Mic’d Dallas Taylor 2026-06-23 | The Price is Right broadcast mixer Henry Muehlhausen shows the care behind one of America's most beloved TV game shows. From Bob Barker's classic mic to the way Drew Carey and the contestants are captured today. Loved seeing how much history, craft, and positivity goes into every sound on that stage.
The Tonight Show Live Sound Rush Dallas Taylor 2026-06-17 | Tonight Show production sound mixer Fred Zeller breaks down the rush of mixing live TV, from riding Jimmy Fallon’s levels to hitting applause, music, and announcer cues right on time. When everything lands in the pocket, that’s the magic of late night sound.
Inside The Tonight Show Mix Room Dallas Taylor 2026-06-15 | Tonight Show production sound mixer Fred Zeller is mixing his final show, and what a ride it's been...Decades at 30 Rock, 17 years with Jimmy, and so many moments of television history. Fred made late night sound effortless. Thank you for the soundtrack to so many nights, Fred. Wishing you the happiest of next chapters.
Why The Tonight Show is so hard to mix Dallas Taylor 2026-06-15 | Step inside the control room of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with legendary production sound mixer Fred Zeller.In this episode, Fred breaks down how the sound of a live late night show is captured, shaped, and mixed in real time for millions of viewers. From managing over 20 wireless microphones to balancing audience reactions with live music and dialogue, you’ll see how every moment is carefully controlled to feel seamless at home.Fred walks us through his full mixing approach, from riding Jimmy Fallon’s dynamic vocal levels instead of over-compressing, to capturing both the "wash" of the audience and individual laughs using strategically placed mics. A rare look at how sound effects are triggered live, how multiple audio systems are routed across the control room, and how communication flows between departments during a broadcast.Featuring:Fred Zeller - Production Sound Mixer, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014-2025)0:12 Room Acoustics1:03 Mixing the Audience2:17 Fred’s Mix Room3:36 Mixing Jimmy’s Live4:27 Sound Effects5:54 Pinna Cues7:17 Board Tour13:52 Final Fade-OutMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
Hamilton’s Line-by-Line Sound Dallas Taylor 2026-06-11 | Hamilton’s Front of House mixer Justin Rathbun breaks down line-by-line mixing on Broadway. Opening and closing microphones between lines to reduce phasing, keep vocals clean, and follow each performer’s rhythm in real time.
Mixing Hamilton in Real Time Dallas Taylor 2026-06-10 | Hamilton’s Front of House mixer Justin Rathbun shows what pre-show sound check looks like at one of Broadway’s most important musicals. Before performance 3,798, he monitors principal mics, band inputs, drums, keyboards, and guitars, keeping every channel ready while leaving room for the live energy of each audience.
Hamilton’s Broadway Sound System Dallas Taylor 2026-06-09 | Hamilton’s Front of House mixer Justin Rathbun gave me such a special look inside the sound of one of Broadway’s most iconic shows. Between close-mic'd instruments, dense vocal layers, and tiny details like cough switches, it’s amazing to see how much precision goes into keeping Hamilton clear, powerful, and alive every night.
How Hamilton Is Mixed on Broadway Dallas Taylor 2026-06-08 | Hamilton’s Front of House mixer Justin Rathbun gave me a rare behind-the-scenes look at just how precise Broadway sound has to be! From adjusting vocal delay by milliseconds as actors move across the stage, to recalling custom EQ and dynamics settings for each performer who plays Hamilton.
How Hamilton Is Mixed Live on Broadway Dallas Taylor 2026-06-06 | Step behind the curtain of Hamilton with front of house sound engineer Justin Rathbun.In this episode, Justin breaks down what it takes to mix one of Broadway's most sonically dense and technically demanding shows from the back of the Richard Rodgers Theatre. From an intricate speaker system spanning proscenium arrays, center clusters, surround fills, and under-balcony zones to 68 close-mic'ed inputs from the orchestra pit, every element is meticulously calibrated for clarity and intelligibility.Justin walks through how per-cue channel delays shift with every actor's movement on stage, how the DiGiCo Quantum Seven console stores individual EQ and dynamics profiles for every performer who has ever played each role, and how line-by-line mixing eliminates microphone phasing in real time. From the Public Theatre origins to over ten years on Broadway, this is a deep look at how Broadway sound operates at the highest level, balancing precision, adaptability, and the raw energy of live performance night after night.Featuring:Justin Rathbun - Front of House Sound Engineer0:17 The Speaker System3:06 Offstage Monitors3:32 Inside the Orchestra Pit4:36 Front of House Console4:45 From the Public to Broadway8:00 System Checkout Walkthrough8:43 Time Delay Philosophy12:19 Sound Check13:17 The Cue List13:52 Getting Ready for the Show15:12 Line-by-Line Mixing16:05 What Hamilton MeansMore about me: dallastaylor.comThis video series grew out of my Webby and Ambie Award-winning podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz, where we’ve spent a decade uncovering the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.Listen wherever you get podcasts, or start here: https://pod.link/1171270672This series is a passion project from my sound agency, Defacto Sound. We produce, mix, and fund these stories through our client work in post-production sound for trailers, ads, TV, film, YouTube, museums, immersive experiences, and more, including work for Netflix, Disney, HBO, global agencies, premium brands, cultural institutions, and thoughtful creators.Working with Defacto Sound helps us keep making videos like this. Learn more: defactosound.comCamera: DJI Osmo Action 5Mic: DJI Mic 2Handle: DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Charging HandleEdited in DaVinci ResolveMixed in Pro Tools by Defacto Sound🤘
The Sound Behind Hamilton on Broadway Dallas Taylor 2026-06-05 | Hamilton's A2 Anna-Lee Craig custom-builds every mic rig on the production, and Donald Webber Jr. (who has played both Hamilton and Burr on Broadway) trusts her completely. Eight shows a week, the mic just works.I saw Donald perform years ago. Getting backstage to document the craft behind that experience meant everything.
What happens when a mic breaks in Hamilton? #hamilton #broadway #behindthescenes Dallas Taylor 2026-06-04 | Hamilton's A2 Anna-Lee Craig explains what happens when RF interference hits during a live Broadway show, and why whoever's broadcasting at a higher power wins. Her job isn't just mic placement. It's making sure that no matter what breaks backstage, the mixer never has to stop focusing on the show.
