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Unsolicited comments from clients:
"Barry is a top notch professional sound tech. He will get the best sound possible. Take my word on that."
-Charles Schoen and the Del Counts
"Barry, millions and millions of thanks for your dedicated hard work and over the top effort to get me and the band going on Sat. night. With all the issues stacked up against us, we pulled it off because of you and all your hard work. I personally want to thank you and will give you a call to work with the band at future gigs. I understand our demands and scope of work was greater than you’ve perhaps had to do before for others…. Again thanks a million."
-Greg (Retro Groove)
"I know why Barry is in demand, he completely rocks. One of the best vocal mixes on the planet."
-Leni (Bad Animals)
"We are thrilled with the recording and mix quality of the
show. nicely done! I wish that we had found you sooner..."
-Bobbi (The Entertainment Machine)
"Thanks for doing a great job on Friday night, the stage mix was great..."
-Craig (SnaggleToof)
"AWESOME JOB -- Just wanted to give you my sincere thanks for a hell of a job last night."
-Dan (When you're strange, Doors tribute)
"I appreciate the excellent work you do of mixing us, and you are a joy to work with!"
-Lewis (Bad Animals)
"Barry---great
job last night, especially considering a new band and unknown system (which
turned out to be partially blown); Brian the manager of Dixies was especially
pleased and impressed with how everything sounded---so, thanks---we got
two more bookings out of last night..."
-Jim (Crosstown)
"Great sound!! I mean really really good! Would live to work with you again. Thanks again Barry."
-Dave (Steel Orchid)
"No doubt, Barry is the best soundguy in the Twin Cities"
-Rick (Power Merchant)
"Hey Barry, You are one of the best soundguys I have heard. I would love to work with you again sometime!!"
-Shena (Steel Orchid)
"Top notch job Barry. Rob has been playing for 20 plus years and he said that was the first time he didn’t have to ask for a monitor adjustment. Several of my friends said that was the best sound we have had."
-Todd (Way Back Whens)
"...the
sound was GREAT! Got a lot of good feedback!! "Much better than [other
engineer]."
"Very pleasant and easy to work with."
"All the bands sounded great."
-Doug (Def Replica)
"You certainly
went above and beyond my expectations... your assistance took a lot of
the load off of me."
-Steve (Headband)
"... this
mix is AWESOME! And I never say the mix is awesome."
-Laura (Joyride)
"We like working with you, and everyone has been complimenting the sound mix."
-Marie (Fire Rose)
"You are truly a professional and great at what you do...I'll be in touch and definitely refer you!"
-Chris Shaw
"Let me reiterate how much we appreciate you being there with your gear. I hated giving you a paltry $xxx... You deserve much more..."
-Pat (Headband)
"We've worked with six soundguys, and you are by far the best!"
-East River Rock
"Perfect Sound!"
-Todd (Lucky 13 pub)
"Thank you again! Considering the room, sounded really good! Appears like she will want us to play there again..."
-Doug (Crash Course)
"You are the man Barry, when it comes to clear mind blowing sound and knowing what it takes to make it happen, nobody comes up with the solution like you do."
-Pat D.
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Live
audio services
I provide freelance soundguy-for-hire service, specializing in quality sound reinforcement for local groups.
A great sounding show is a delicate balance. A good engineer can help deliver the kind of pleasant yet impactful full-sounding show that showcases the band's talent, excites the audience, and helps to get you repeat bookings.
Over the last 25+ years I've mixed many groups both live and in-studio. I enjoy mixing rock, jazz, blues, country, acoustic, heavy-metal, classical and corporate speech gigs. I'll decline rap, hip-hop, funk, or DJ based shows.
I use top quality equipment to provide high quality sound coverage for most events covered by local bands.
I can cover events ranging from a coffee shop to a modest outdoor festival, with consistent clean and clear sound.
Equipment available:
- Ample power from Crown, Yamaha, Crest and AB International amps.
- Standard setup is Stereo Tri-Amped with 8000+ watts FOH.
- DBX Driverack digital loudspeaker management.
- System is calibrated with Smaart or Audio Precision System-One for base EQ.
- Digital EQ, and 12 channels of compression for program and venue specific adjustment.
- 4 stage monitor
mixes.
- Peavey SP-series wedge monitors 15+horn (upgraded w/ JBL drivers!).
Sixteen (16) top-tier PA loudspeaker tops allowing for a variety of configurations, to best suit any venue.
- Up to 8 Yorkville L804 high output dual-15, dual mid + 2" horn main speakers.
- Yorkville Unity-series U15 loudspeakers (patented Tom Danley point-source horn design) mains.
- Community SLS920 high efficiency loudspeakers.
- Up to four OAP LTD-152 (loaded w/B&C drivers) high output mains.
- Up to four Ramsa WST212s mains.
- Up to four LS808 semi-horn loaded 18" subwoofers.
- Two ST4218 high output dual-18" subwoofers.
- 24ch Allen Heath GL, or Allen & Heath Mixwiz.
- Lexicon & TC Electronic delay/reverb.
- 24 x 8 stage snake and 16 x 4 stage snake.
- Shure, EV, Sennheiser, Audix, Crown and BeyerDynamic microphones.
...and more.
Stage lighting consisting of up to 24 PAR cans is available.
8 x PAR64 (500w lamps)
8 x PAR56 (300w)
8 x PAR38 (150w)
Rates for providing all needed PA equipment, delivery and labor, typically range from $250 - $395 per evening for indoor events.
Service area includes the St Paul/Minneapolis Metro and surrounding areas.
If you are using an in-house system, or have your own PA / lighting system and just need an experienced sound engineer, I can mix your sound using your PA starting at $150/evening.
Many gigs are video recorded with a digital video camera for reference, and upon request a copy of the live recording of your gig will be provided, if available, for the cost of media + handling.
For an additional $125 charge, your live show can be digitally recorded using a computer based multitrack recorder and mixed down afterward to provide a high quality live recording.
Need sound services? Check my availability.
Sound services provided for many groups and venues, including:
- Knight Crawler
- The Way Back Whens
- Bad Animals (Heart Tribute)
- Steel Orchid
- Crosstown
- Fire Rose
- Snagletoof
- Retro Groove
- Smiling Politely
- The Delcounts
- The Melismatics
- Harrison Street
- Bobaflex
- Switch
- Blackout
- One - Metallica Tribute
- Thieves Carnival
- Utter Chaos
- Beautiful Trigger
- Jaded
- Chain Lightning
- Lady Luck
- City Knights
- Shag
- Sugar Benders
- 100 Watt Jones
- Nuisance Crew
- TNT - AC/DC Tribute
- vita.mn / Star Tribune
- Woman's Club of Minneapolis
- Estate DJ's
- Davina and the Vagabonds
- Cadillac Kolstad
- BadNrad (Jake Sullivan)
- Blurry
- Audio Circus
- Joyride
- Shirts and Skins
- Yasen Marie
- Venus on Fire
- Wolves at the Door
- Theory of Relativity
- Blue Felix
- Strate Jak-it
- Heavens Gate
- 14 Clicks
- Sweet Stache
- Claim Stakers
- Bellebottom
- Small Town Anthem
- D. Miller Band
- Stricken
- Headband
- FlatRate
- GRiND
- Gash Blood
- Amused to Death
- Michael Peoples
- Beyond Forever
- Say Lovey
- The Entertainment Machine
- When You're Strange
- Six String Playground
- Star Bar
- Rockers Lament
- Doughboys
- Trendz
- Wyatt Anderson
- TempoCatz
- Icehole
- Def Replica
- Dixies on Grand
- Brian Mac
- Twin Cities Uke Orchestra
- Pete Neuman & Real Deal
- East River Rock
- Chris Shaw
- Sean E Cash
- Crash Course
- No Shame
- Lust Muscle
- Contenders Band
- Slipperys Bar
- Tippin' Over
- Majority Rules
- Titanium Snail Glazers
- Clairvoyant
- Maxx Bar
- Cryptic
- 3rd Supply
- 20 Dollar Love
- Power Merchant
- BeerBears
- Free Fallin
- CynPhil
- Adrenalyze
- Rockville
- Dog Bastard
- Paulie T and the Blues Blasters
- Leah Marie King
- Brothers Loyalty
- Dust and Bones
- Jim Reynolds Foundation
- MLC Band
... and more!
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