Live Life Loud: The Decibolic Podcast David Belknap

It's day two of our road trip. From Iowa City to join our discovery of antique cars, a community center filled with nostalgic miniatures, the ear of corn water tower, and 105 degree weather as we make our way to Bloomington, MN and the Mall of America.

Also in this Episode:

Deep Shower Thought: maybe this is why turkeys drown in the rain...

Gear in Here: Speak to Me. When mixing a song what you hear is critical. I share my opinion on why two sets of monitors are better than one, and tips on how to check your mix, saving some potential embarrassment (that likely only you would notice).


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The Main Event for this episode is also Travel Time, as Serena helps unpack day one of our 1,500 mile trip to Mall of America and back. During the day we found a couple great stops, a fun photo op, and stayed at what is arguably the best hotel of our 6 days traveling.

Opening Slots:

Episode 20 starts with a "state of the podcast" address, with some info about future epiodes, and an opportunity to get in on a giveaway sponsored by Ampeg.

This episode contains no "Deep Shower Thoughts" or lessons from "When Insults Had Class". But I think you will find the replacement worthwhile, and may even want to listen to it a couple times.

The Gear In Here: In the Grotto with the SCC. Thankfully it's not as bad as it sounds. The SCC, or Studio Control Center, is my current device of choice for managing all the I/O sets running from various gear into my two sets of studio monitors. I set out to find and active switcher that met my criteria; compact, shelf-friendly, transparent, easy to use, and stays cool to the touch. It also doesn't hurt that you can find the SCC for well under $200 USD.


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On this Episode...

Travel Time: The Island

It's back! This time with special co-host; The one. The only. Serena. In this episode we talk about our recent family trip to Mackinac Island and one of its mainland counterparts, Mackinaw City. If you really need to know the difference click here. To see pictures relating to our time in the city and on the island visit this page on the podcast website.

Gear In Here: 10-month checkup

When the show began, much of the gear was new as it replaced what I had been using (a story not worth the time). Two main pieces have been in use since the pilot episode: MOTU's M4 Audio Interface and Shure's MV7. In revisiting both products, I hope to give helpful insight for those of you looking to get into personal recording, be it a podcast, voiceover, or recording and sharing your own music with the world.

When Insults Had Class

In a distant time, long before insult was synonymous with four-letter-words, the art of a quick wit and sharp tongue prevailed. Today's lesson will be the perfect end for the grouchiest of events that could have been a picture.


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Returning from mid season break we are excited to have Don Zbinden as our guest. Shortly after learning to crawl, Don's natural talent for playing the drums came into focus and has been part of his lifelong music journey. Don serves as the master of time keeping the beat in line with Minnesota's favorite Rush tribute band, Spindrift. In the conclusion of our conversation Don talks about what he learned while with Muzz & Remus, making the choice to move, and stay, in Minnesota, and working in both a power trio and his church.

Also in this Episode:

Deep Shower Thoughts: This one gets spooky...

(c) 2021 Decibolic LLC.


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Returning from mid season break we are excited to have Don Zbinden as our guest. Shortly after learning to crawl, Don's natural talent for playing the drums came into focus and has been part of his lifelong music journey. Don serves as the master of time keeping the beat in line with Minnesota's favorite Rush tribute band, Spindrift. In this episode we sit down and get to know this keeper of Neal Peart's legacy, something which Don does not take lightly.

Also in this Episode:

Deep Shower Thoughts: How deep will this one go?

Gear In Here: The Little Things. Some of the best tools for content creation are the least visible. Enter Coda Music Technologies MB-1. Here our hot take on this cost effective microphone booster. 

(c) 2021 Decibolic LLC. Photograph of Don (c) Tyler Habrecht. All Rights Reserved.


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The original version was released to those who signed up for the Louder Life News (by visiting decibolic.com). For Sweet 16, it has been overhauled, re-edited, expanded, and recorded before a canned studio audience.

Ranging from quick & witty to profound, each guest took part in the unrehearsed Q&A format of Quick Riffs.

Featuring:

Dylan Bowman of iPrevail


You can catch Dylan on his Twitch gaming channel playing games and jamming.

Dino Monoxelos, the Ampeg Guy


When he's not running clinics and working with touring talent you can find Dino and his motorcycle on the open roads around New England.

Justin Babcock of Black Soul Swamp


Singer, songwriter, and painter. When Justin isn't performing in the greater Detroit area, or recording new material, he is creating art like what you find here at Paintings By Justin.

Also In This Episode:


The Return of Deep Shower Thoughts. Don't let it spoil you.

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