Outlît Sound

08/26/2026

Was gonna buy an M4 Mac Mini for a standalone AU fx processor (old school: think side rack) but this week or last they introduced the new M6, bumped the price, and they're pre-order status 🙄

I don't need all the "new" stuff that seems to be focused around Internet and AI.. I just need an offline box with horsepower. Maybe I'll go back and look at the Windows options again 😑

08/23/2026

My weekend job is cooler than yours 🙌

House M32 console pushing an L-Acoustics PA. Their house tech is running FoH so I'm mixing ears/wedges and working on recording for the band. Been a good day 🫰

08/10/2026

Got to help a friend setup a new kick mic.

Using a combination of a Kelly Shu Flatz mount for the Sennheiser e901 and a Randall May wiring kit to hook it up. He now has a permanently mounted and wired kick-in mic. Any sound person who he works with just needs to connect an XLR to the outside of the shell and they're all set!

Fun project, look forward to seeing how he likes it after a few gigs!

08/06/2026

A different type of audio gear. You may have seen on a recent post I highlighted a parent who had brought their young child to a show and had provided them hearing protection so they could enjoy the show with reduced risk.. inspired by that, I will have these available for parents at my shows, free to use.

These will not prevent possible hearing damage from loud music, but they should reduce the immediate risk. All humans should think about the long-term effects of loud music, but kids are especially vulnerable so let's keep them a little safer while allowing them to experience music.

They will make their debut at the next Dolores Bike Hostel gig!

08/04/2026

These guys were awesome when they came through Dolores last August. Don't miss out!

🎷 TICKETS SALES HAVE DOUBLED OVERNIGHT for Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers
Tuesday August 4h 2026 - Animas City Theatre

Tickets on sale now online

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers are a high-energy, piano-driven roots rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Imagine the raw passion of Bruce Springsteen colliding with the electrifying showmanship of Jerry Lee Lewis—New Orleans late-night revelry infused with Southern soul and a Texas Gulf Coast groove.

07/28/2026

Mancos Days 2026

My third year providing sound for this great local event. Despite the heat, this one flowed and seemed to really work great. It was still a ton of work and left me nine pounds lighter and mighty tired.. but so grateful for the opportunity to host such great artists and provide clean sound for their performances.

Abbie from Abboe Sound was there both days to work support. Abbie also mixed several of the shows while learning to navigate my more complicated mixer flexing 💪🏼 the brain 🧠 and opening up new opportunities. The mixes were clean and impactful with only little nudges and guidance from me.

Last year was the first time I was asked to support the parade announcements, this year I was asked to support both the Mancos Days Kid's Parade, and the Mancos Days Parade. Using my portable wireless rack, battery bank, and Everse battery powered speakers. Loud clear announcements, no feedback. I also used this setup for the Queen's Lunch announcements as well as the singing of the National Anthem. In total I had three seperate PA's deployed over the event.

I had the opportunity to support these great acts:
Damnthemoon
Midnight Cowboy
Van Hagen
Black Diamond Breakdown
Tha 'Yoties
Delbert Anderson & The Montezuma Jazz Trio

Unlike previous years, it wasn't necessary to support the closing acts each night at El Rio Cantina which made a big difference not having to manage an additional venue. Still missed out working with my friends Soluna and Escape The Badlands but maybe we'll do something in the future?

Here's to next year 🥂 🔊

07/20/2026

Saint Cecilia performing Creep at Dolores Bike Hostel

07/20/2026

Packed house on a Sunday night? That's just how it works when Dolores Bike Hostel invites The Saint Cecilia to town all the way from Costa Rica!

I didn't catch a picture of opener Tyler Simmons but he definitely broke the ice and kept the crowd engaged and entertained.

The weather threatened to rain us out but the moment the storm broke: myself, Jake & Hostel Crew jumped into action to start setting up. By the time the acts arrived I was fully deployed (minus a cable or two) and ready to go. A few adjustments to get the stage layout to work and brief sound check in front of an already cheering crowd.. everything went smoothly despite weather delay.

This might've been the loudest show I've run here and even though the space handled the pressure beautifully, I think I've found the upper limit to what works. Plenty of volume up front and slowly decreasing as you move back, allowing people to find their comfort zone. I was at about 90-95db from my mixing location which is a little hotter than I prefer but still perfectly manageable.