# Audio Engineering on The No Agenda Show Audio Engineering comes up in 74 chapters across 72 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 74 - **Episodes:** 72 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Microphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone.md), [Microphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphones.md), [Noise Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-gate.md), [Television Production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [Acoustics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acoustics.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bob Heil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-heil.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 74 ### Dana Brunetti's Home Office Echo and Acoustic Challenges - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 2:59–4:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/dana-brunetti-s-home-office-echo-and-acoustic-challenges.md Dana Brunetti addresses persistent audio echo issues in his new home office located in a shop building with high ceilings. Despite using an oil mat and blankets for sound dampening, the acoustic environment remains problematic for broadcasting. The conversation touches on the physical setup of his workspace and the difficulty of achieving professional sound quality in non-traditional recording spaces. Keywords: [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [acoustics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acoustics.md), [home office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-office.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), oil mat ### Microphone Bumping and Studio Equipment History - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:28:14–5:29:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/microphone-bumping-and-studio-equipment-history.md A discussion clarifies that John C. Dvorak's frequent microphone bumping was not a planned "bit" but a result of an ancient, leaning microphone stand. The stand is jokingly described as being a thousand years old with Latin inscriptions from Rome. The physical layout of the studio made avoiding contact with the sensitive equipment difficult for Dvorak. Keywords: [microphone stand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone-stand.md), [studio equipment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/studio-equipment.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md) ### Technical Difficulties, Roadcaster Pro Hardware Reboot - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 13:12–14:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/technical-difficulties-roadcaster-pro-hardware-reboot.md The broadcast is briefly interrupted to perform a hard reboot of the Roadcaster Pro audio equipment due to audible glitches and the threat of a system freeze. The hardware issues are managed from the Amsterdam studio to prevent a total software crash during the live recording. Keywords: [roadcaster pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roadcaster-pro.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [technical glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md), hardware reboot, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) ### Grateful Dead's "Wall of Sound" and Standing Waves - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 2:09:09–2:14:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/grateful-dead-s-wall-of-sound-and-standing-waves.md The Grateful Dead's legendary "Wall of Sound" is described as having the ability to create physical "standing waves" in an audience, a phenomenon confirmed by audio engineers. The hosts discuss the physical sensation of these waves and the technical ability to move them through a crowd using specialized gear. Keywords: [grateful dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grateful-dead.md), wall of sound, standing waves, [bob heil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-heil.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### Lara Logan's Compound and the Malinois Incident - **Episode:** [1803: Drone Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-28 - **Time:** 1:40:29–1:46:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall/chapter/lara-logan-s-compound-and-the-malinois-incident.md A story from "The Compound" in Fredericksburg, Texas, describes an incident where a protection dog bit an executive producer in the face, requiring 13 stitches. The setting is described as a chaotic environment with numerous animals and high-stress media production. Additionally, the segment praises the high-end audio engineering and classic Sennheiser microphones used in Lara Logan's podcast. Keywords: [lara logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lara-logan.md), sennheiser 441, malinois, [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), dog bite, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### Television Production Dynamics, Control Room Relationships - **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-28 - **Time:** 27:15–32:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/television-production-dynamics-control-room-relationships.md Personal anecdotes from careers at MTV and Tech TV illustrate the importance of maintaining good relationships with technical crews, including lighting and sound engineers. Control room staff often hold significant power over how "talent" appears on screen and may record "hot mic" moments if they feel disrespected. The discussion details the technical evolution from tape delays to modern digital switching. Keywords: [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [control room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/control-room.md), hot mics, technical directors, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### No Agenda Art Gallery, Reevox and Tascam Gear - **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-29 - **Time:** 2:18:54–2:24:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/no-agenda-art-gallery-reevox-and-tascam-gear.md The hosts reviewed recent submissions to the No Agenda Art Generator, selecting a "Nessworks" piece as the episode's primary artwork. This led to a technical discussion about vintage audio equipment, including Reevox reel-to-reel machines, Tascam 4-track recorders, and the built-in tape splicers found on classic high-fidelity gear. Keywords: [nessworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nessworks.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), reevox, [tascam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tascam.md), [reel-to-reel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reel-to-reel.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### John Horowitz, Audio Engineering and Rube Goldberg Setups - **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-08 - **Time:** 15:39–16:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/john-horowitz-audio-engineering-and-rube-goldberg-setups.md A critique of John Horowitz's complex audio recording setup describes it as a "Rube Goldberg machine" due to his insistence on separate tracks and specialized post-editing. The discussion dismisses his "hair on fire" approach to current shipping and container shortages. Keywords: john horowitz, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), post-editing, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### The Beatles New Single and AI Audio Separation - **Episode:** [1604: Janky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-02 - **Time:** 39:33–42:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky/chapter/the-beatles-new-single-and-ai-audio-separation.md The Beatles released a "new" final single titled "Now and Then" using AI technology to isolate John Lennon's vocals from a 1970s demo tape. While marketed as a breakthrough, the process of "stem" separation has been available to audio engineers for years. The use of AI in this context is contrasted with open-source tools like VocalRemover.org that allow users to perform similar tasks. Keywords: [the beatles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-beatles.md), [john lennon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lennon.md), [paul mccartney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-mccartney.md), now and then, [yoko ono](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yoko-ono.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### Podcast Awards, Webby Awards and Production Quality - **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-07 - **Time:** 56:00–58:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/podcast-awards-webby-awards-and-production-quality.md A discussion about the Pivot podcast winning a Webby Award leads to a tangent about the history of the Webby Awards and its founder. The hosts joke about their own lack of awards, suggesting they deserve a Peabody or a production award for audio engineering. They mock the idea of televised awards for behind-the-scenes staff. Keywords: [webby awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/webby-awards.md), [silicon spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-spin.md), [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), [peabody awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peabody-awards.md), [ricky gervais](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-gervais.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Megyn Kelly, Podcast Engineering Awards - **Episode:** [1548: Dangle Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-21 - **Time:** 2:00:20–2:06:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op/chapter/megyn-kelly-podcast-engineering-awards.md The hosts discuss their upcoming appearances on the Megyn Kelly Show and the "podcast industrial complex" award shows like the Ambis. They argue that the No Agenda Show deserves recognition for its superior audio engineering despite being ignored by mainstream industry bodies. Keywords: [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md), ambis ### Audio Formats, Ogg Vorbis, Lame Encoder - **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-06 - **Time:** 1:24:25–1:27:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/audio-formats-ogg-vorbis-lame-encoder.md A technical discussion ensues regarding audio file formats, specifically the Ogg Vorbis format and the Lame MP3 encoder. One host recalls interviewing the inventor of the Ogg format and discusses the efficiency of different file sizes for podcast distribution. Keywords: ogg vorbis, [mp3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mp3.md), [ffmpeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ffmpeg.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Horowitz COVID-19 Illness, Audio Quality Standards - **Episode:** [1522: Boiling Ocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-19 - **Time:** 5:30–6:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean/chapter/horowitz-covid-19-illness-audio-quality-standards.md The hosts discuss the health of media personality Horowitz, who is currently suffering from a recurring case of COVID-19 with fever and chills. This leads to a technical discussion about the ability of professional broadcasters to maintain high-quality vocal delivery despite physical illness. Adam Curry notes his obsession with minor audio distractions like background buzzes that listeners might not notice. 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Keywords: [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), automatic gain control, [david icke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-icke.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), over-modulation ### Roadcaster Pro 2 Audio Interface Review and Setup - **Episode:** [1463: Future Framework](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-26 - **Time:** 4:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework/chapter/roadcaster-pro-2-audio-interface-review-and-setup.md Adam Curry reviews the new Roadcaster Pro 2 audio interface from Australian manufacturer Rode. He compares it to the original Roadcaster Pro and cheaper alternatives, noting significant improvements in configurability and busing systems. Despite liking the hardware design and the inclusion of Aphex processing like the Big Bottom and Aural Exciter, he expresses difficulty in dialing in the perfect sound profile. Keywords: roadcaster pro 2, [rode](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rode.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), aphex, podcasting hardware, loopback devices ### Microphone Talk, Lewitt LCT 240 Pro, Side-Talker - **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-11 - **Time:** 3:04:17–3:09:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/microphone-talk-lewitt-lct-240-pro-side-talker.md The hosts engage in a technical discussion about a new microphone being used on the show, the Lewitt LCT 240 Pro. They discuss the transition from a dynamic "end-talker" to a condenser "side-talker" and the benefits of eliminating electrical interference from household dimmers. Keywords: [microphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphones.md), lewitt, ev320, condenser, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### Tascam, Podcast Gear, Gaming Devices, Adam Curry - **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-27 - **Time:** 1:16:40–1:19:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/tascam-podcast-gear-gaming-devices-adam-curry.md A meeting between a podcast host and Tascam engineers revealed that many "podcast boxes" on the market were originally designed for the gaming industry. The eight sound-effect buttons common on these devices were intended for gamers, not professional broadcasters. Tascam expressed interest in consulting with the host to develop a dedicated "Podfather" signature model with proper audio routing. Keywords: [tascam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tascam.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [gaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaming.md), loopback, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### Shauna Lawrence, Switcheroo, Audio Equipment - **Episode:** [1403: In Silico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-28 - **Time:** 1:47:20–1:50:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico/chapter/shauna-lawrence-switcheroo-audio-equipment.md Shauna Lawrence donated on behalf of her husband Brian for a "switcheroo" gift. The host discusses new USB audio hardware and the modeling of classic Neve compressors in software. Keywords: [switcheroo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switcheroo.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), usb device, compressor, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md) ### Allison Morrow, Adam Curry's Audio Engineering - **Episode:** [1400: The Learning Curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-18 - **Time:** 2:56:53–3:00:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve/chapter/allison-morrow-adam-curry-s-audio-engineering.md Former news reporter Allison Morrow praises Adam Curry's audio quality, describing it as the "voice of God." Curry explains that his sound is achieved through techniques learned from old-fashioned AM radio processing, which emphasizes bandwidth efficiency. He directs aspiring podcasters to his website for free access to his specific equipment settings. Keywords: allison morrow, [podfather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podfather.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [am radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/am-radio.md), podfathergear.com ### FDA Vaccine Risk-Benefit Analysis, NPR Audio Compression - **Episode:** [1394: Re-wilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1394-re-wilding.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-28 - **Time:** 12:13–16:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1394-re-wilding/chapter/fda-vaccine-risk-benefit-analysis-npr-audio-compression.md An NPR report on the FDA's consideration of Pfizer vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 included a statement that the benefits of vaccinating this age group "may still outweigh the risks" even if viral spread is low. Listeners noted a potential verbal slip in the broadcast regarding risk-benefit ratios. 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