| Vol.6
[ Nov.28 2002 ] "Earth Wind & Fire" Monitor Sound Engineer ____Mike Prowda |
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Mike
Prowda
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Mike Prowda / PM1D
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| Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? | |
| Audio Engineer for 27 years. Now specializing in In Ear wireless ear monitoring applications. | |
| What comments do you have about the v-dosc system? | |
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From my experience
I feel it is one of the best sound reinforcement systems commercially
available when flown properly by experienced technicians. The system
can affect the stage acoustics drastically when stacked on stage
and not elevated sufficiently. |
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| How was it like to work with MSI Japan? | |
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It is always been a good experience for me to work with msij. There is a high level of professionalism within the company and a passion pursuing the science of live audio. |
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| What is your favorite console? and why? | |
| My favorite consoles are the ATI Paragon 2 and now recently the Yamaha PM1D. The Paragon is the best sounding analogue console i've had experience with that include the features I need to take my job to state of the art. The Yamaha PM1D is a fantastic new tool that brings digital technology to the road in a reliable format. | |
| What was the biggest challenge you had during a performance? How did you resolve the problem? | |
| Is this from this last tour or forever. On the last EWF Tour in Japan. The language barrier was the biggest challenge. Forever...There was a show where I had to use the bathroom really badly but couldn't leave my mixing console. I'll spare you the detail but it's possible to discuss over 4 am noodles in Ropongi. | |
| What are your secrets to becoming a successful sound engineer for popular artists? | |
| There is no secret and no substitute for seeing the big picture and paying attention to detail. I would recommend listening to all types of music and hear what the instruments really sound like. I've always had a good system to reference off as a source. Knowing what music sounds like has been better for me than knowing how the gear works. That's not to say one doesn't need a working knowledge of the equipment because this is necessary but can always be sorted out. Knowing what the music is suppose to sound like and having the confidence to give the artist what ever it is they need is the key to success for me. Good hair also is important. | |
| Any comments for us? | |
| MSIJ has top quality equipment and a first rate engineering staff. I totally appreciate the level of treatment I was afforded on my last trip working in Japan. I feel inadequate because I don't speak your language and feel the burden on myself not on my hosts. I wish you all the best. | |
| We will reflect
your valuable opinions to our customer services department in order to provide better services. |
