Running Sound for Underoath (Sean Palmer)

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to mix one of the most intense, emotionally charged, and sonically aggressive bands in modern rock? Meet Sean Palmer, the Front of House Engineer behind the massive, immersive sound of Underoath on "They're Only Chasing Safety" tour. In this episode, we sit down with Sean to talk about what it means to translate raw emotion into audio—live and loud. From managing screaming vocals and thunderous drums to keeping clarity in the chaos, Sean walks us through how he builds a mix that punches you in the chest and pulls you into the moment.But this isn't just about gear and settings. Sean gets real about connecting with the band, understanding their vision, and creating a sonic space that feels as personal as it is powerful.🎤 What You’ll Hear About:🔥 The art of mixing heavy music live🎛️ Sean’s approach to controlling dynamics without killing energy📦 His go-to tools, plugins, and tricks for Underoath’s setup🎶 How to handle emotional intensity from a FOH perspective🛣️ Life on the road and what makes the Underoath camp specialIf you’ve ever stood in a pit, fists in the air, and wondered how it sounds THAT good—this is your answer.🤳 Social Media & HangoutsTwitter: https://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉🤘🏽 Support My JourneyYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks!🌐 More Cool StuffMerch: https://4dxm1p-nb.myshopify.com 👕🔗 Band and CrewSean Palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seansatfoh 🌍Underoath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underoathband📚🙏 Shout Outs & CreditsA huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible! Music by: https://www.epidemicsound.com  🎶📩 Let’s ConnectGot questions or just want to chat? Email me at: [email protected]  or Ryan Sandlin our Creative Director Contact him at : [email protected] or follow him oh Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryansandlin 💌🔥 Don’t Forget!Like, comment, and subscribe for more awesome content! 👍🔔Support the show