RAVE The Podcast

Stephen Verner
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Training tomorrow's AV professionals today with excellence and integrity.

  1. May 8

    Ep. 28 - Season 2 - Pro Tips for Better Monitor & IEM Mixes

    In this episode, I share my personal struggle with depression and the impact it has had on my life. I delve a bit into the encouragement and support I received from and reflect on overcoming challenges and bouncing back. Despite the circuitous journey I finally land on the topic understanding and setting up monitors for live performances. I cover - Analog mixer monitor mixingDigital mixer monitor mixing,Mixing to floor wedgesMixing to IEM'sMonitor signal routing and gain structuring I wrap it all up talking a bit about building RAVE a community where we can all share our experiences both personal and professional so we can all grow and learn from them. Here are the takeaways from this episode: Vulnerability and support are essential in overcoming personal struggles.Understanding and setting up monitors is crucial for live performances and requires attention to detail.In-ear monitor mixing techniques differ from wedgesComparison of analog and digital mixer monitor mixingImportance of signal routing and gain structuringCommunity engagement and future topics for the podcast Chapters 00:00 Personal Struggles and Vulnerability06:26 Encouragement and Support11:31 Transition to Audio Equipment and Podcasting21:00 Understanding and Setting Up Monitors35:49 In-Ear Monitor Mixing41:17 Analog Mixer Monitor Mixing47:00 Digital Mixer Monitor Mixing55:57 Signal Routing and Gain Structuring01:02:19 Community Engagement and Future Topics

    1h 11m

  2. Apr 28

    Ep. 27 - Season 2 - Producing a Professional Sounding Podcast on Any Budget

    Send us Fan Mail In this 27th overall episode of RAVE the Podcast, I share for a bit on how to plan your podcast equipment set-up and make strategically wise purchases along the way to continue making minor improvements to your podcast quality. I use my own journey of all the set-ups I went through to get to what I have in my studio now, what worked, what didn't, some buying strategies, and end with the moves I am making now to take my podcast to the next level. You can start with a $30 USB mic and a free DAW like Audacity, and still make a great professional-sounding podcast. You don't need expensive gear to get started and stay producing. I share my strategy for making incremental improvements without going into debt to buy the hottest gear. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    42 min

  3. Apr 20

    Ep. 26 - Season 2 - RAVE Foundations of Audio Series - Signal Processing

    Send us Fan Mail In this 26th overall episode of RAVE The Podcast, we return to our Foundations of Audio Series to cover Module 6 - Audio Signal Processing. This is a huge topic to try to cover in one episode, but I did my best to comprehensively cover the major categories of audio signal processing, their purposes, how they work, and some of their practical uses. First, we talk about EQ, then compressors, gates, limiters, and expanders, followed by reverb and delay. I also released it on YouTube for the first time - https://youtu.be/OFHT18FL8G0! I will be posting some of the information I used as research on Rave The Podcast's Facebook page as well. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you have been listening for a while, I challenge you to share this episode with at least one other person who you think might want to join our RAVE community and learn about audiovisual principles. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    49 min

  4. Apr 18

    Ep. 25 - Season 2 - RAVE - Confessions & Reflections of an Almost Burnt-Out Technical Director

    Send us Fan Mail In this landmark 25th episode, I get vulnerable about where my heart and head are now after almost 30 years of producing live events. I explore issues of burnout, my anger and resentment at all the personal sacrifices, the pains I have endured and still endure, the scars on my body, heart, and mind, my own inner struggle for self-worth, and finding a hopeful path forward. I hope this episode encourages you to reflect and take a self-assessment not just of your career goals but also of who you are as a person, and of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I pray that you all feel permission to explore that balance between vocational fulfillment and personal fulfillment, without losing your soul in the process. If this episode impacts you, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at ravethepodcast@gmail.com. God bless you all on this journey, and welcome to the RAVE community! Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    40 min

  5. Mar 16

    Ep. 24 - Season 2 - RAVE The Book - AV Job Roles - Who Does What & Where?

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone. In this episode, we round the bend of our detour away from the Foundations of Audio series (I promise we will continue that series again soon!) with chapter 2 of RAVE The Book. This time, I talk in depth about the different audiovisual departments, the roles within those departments, and the job duties for each. I hope you have enjoyed the other book chapters. I am looking forward to publishing the book in full within the next few months. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    42 min

  6. Mar 16

    Ep. 23 - Season 2 - RAVE The Book - Audiovisual Areas of Work

    Send us Fan Mail Continuing with our detour away from the Foundations of Audio series for just a moment, I am offering up chapter 1 of RAVE The Book for all to hear. In this episode, you will learn all about the different occupational areas in which you can put your audiovisual skills to good use. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    23 min

  7. Mar 16

    Ep. 22 - Season 2 - RAVE The Book - Preface and Introduction

    Send us Fan Mail Taking a little detour from the Foundations of Audio Series to give you all a sneak peek into RAVE The Book. In this episode, you will hear me tell the story of how RAVE was born and the ultimate goal of all these efforts. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    22 min

  8. Mar 13

    Ep. 21 - Season 2 - RAVE Foundations of Audio Series - Mixers - Types and Their Uses

    Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! Welcome back to RAVE the Podcast. We are mixing it up here in episode 5 of our Foundations of Audio Series. Join us as we talk about mixers, what they are, their function, and the different types. Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

    35 min
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Training tomorrow's AV professionals today with excellence and integrity.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Verner
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Stephen Verner
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    RAVE The Podcast