Ep 18 - Live Sound vs Studio Mixing: What We’ve Learned From Both Worlds

Studio Stuff Podcast #18 | Live Sound vs Studio Mixing: What We’ve Learned From Both Worlds Some of us are at home in a controlled studio, tweaking every detail until the mix is just right. Others thrive under the pressure of a live show, mixing on the fly in front of thousands. We’ve done both — and in this episode, we’re unpacking the lessons each world has taught us. From corporate gigs to church productions to mixing album release shows, we share the wins, fails, and “MacGyver” moments that shaped our approach to mixing. You’ll hear why live sound engineers make faster decisions, how studio habits can make live shows more emotional, and why the best mixers often straddle both worlds.   You'll Learn: How to stay calm under pressure when gear fails mid-show Why quick thinking is a survival skill for live sound Studio automation tricks that bring life to live mixes How in-ear monitoring and click tracks changed the live game Why “perfection” means something different on stage than in the studio   Topics & Stories: Chris’ church gig blackout disaster Steve’s take on managing band trust in fast-turnaround soundchecks Riding faders live like an instrument Bringing studio plugins to live shows (yes, really) Why wedges were the old enemy — and how in-ears saved the day   Final Takeaway: Live sound and studio mixing aren’t rivals — they’re complementary skills. The best engineers borrow from both worlds to create mixes that connect emotionally and translate in any environment.   👉 Got a question for us? 📩 Submit your question here: Form LinkWe’ll answer as many as we can in upcoming shows.