Here you'll find a run-through on setting up and optimizing a Shure BLX24R wireless kit. I've moved since buying my kit. So while that makes finding a clean frequency tougher in my new location... That just means I went over more troubleshooting steps, which will hopefully prove useful if you find yourself needing to dig deeper. https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:07 What You'll Need 01:22 Initial Receiver Setup 04:50 Receiver to Preamp Connection 05:37 Initial Transmitter Setup 06:44 Scanning for a Frequency 07:38 Landing on a Sketchy Frequency 08:01 Troubleshooting, Manual Frequency Change 08:37 Troubleshooting, Rescanning 09:25 Better Frequency Found, Programming Transmitter 10:59 SM58 Transmitter/Mic Technique 11:40 Mic Check, Setting Levels 13:14 Test Recording 14:22 Bonus Troubleshooting Method, Shure Wireless Frequency Finder 18:31 Troubleshooting Summary 18:47 Outro

An alternative rock artist named Kami Kehoe popped up on my social feed fairly recently. I enjoyed what I heard and began the process of becoming a fan of her music. About a week ago I really started to dive into Kami's releases from the last couple of years, in addition to some music videos and content based around her work. Here I've returned mostly with thoughts on the 4 songs I enjoy the most, plus some foundational info about where Kami seems to currently be at in her musical story. Listen to Kami Kehoe on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kami-kehoe/1448056597 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2inxPY2UyH8riOrUuLklVR https://thislifewechose.com/ Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 About Kami 01:46 Discovering Kami's Work 02:20 Approach to Finding Out More 02:52 "Heartless" 05:03 "Fade Out" 06:32 "Come Down" 07:59 "Safehouse" 09:43 Outro

The Audient iD4 MKII loopback feature is really useful when you need to record computer audio from 1 application into another. It offers a simple way to create a loopback mix which you can then record in your DAW of choice. In this example, we walk through recording audio from YouTube into Pro Tools. More info about the featured artist (Alante)... https://thislifewechose.com/updates/alante-hip-hop-artist-audio-engineer-interview https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Record Track Setup and Routing 01:44 Loopback Mixer Setup 02:48 Record Arming in Pro Tools 03:04 YouTube Playback Setup 04:05 Computer Audio Signal Flow and Testing Strategy 04:44 Computer Audio Playback Test and Results 05:43 Loopback Recording 06:55 Preparing to Listen Back 08:02 Listening to Your Recording 09:04 How to Adjust Record Levels (If Needed) 09:40 Outro

This time for Shuffled Liked Songs, we dive into a 1999 gem in "Outside" (Family Values Live Version) by Aaron Lewis of Staind feat. Fred Durst. This is a performance that really put Aaron and Staind on the map as far as I can tell. With just Aaron, his acoustic guitar, and Fred playing a supporting role... This version of "Outside" became legendary. And to this day, "Outside" is a mainstay in Staind's live setlists. Listen to Aaron Lewis feat. Fred Durst - "Outside" on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/outside-feat-fred-durst-family-values-live-version/1504250648 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2AuJ7leOU5BKes4za742Jo?si=5473959537e1459c https://thislifewechose.com/ Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:17 Origin Story 01:22 Beginning and Overall Feel of the Song 02:13 Opening Line and Aaron's Delivery 02:56 Subdued Chorus Vocal, Memorable Lyrics 03:45 Biloxi! 04:10 Upped Vocal Intensity, More Great Lines, Rhythmic Delivery 04:58 Closing Line (Verse 2) and Mood 05:15 Fred's Supporting Vocal 05:44 Strumming Harder, Final Ramp-up 05:59 Song Climax, Grit Shining Through, Ending on a Hopeful Note 06:37 Low End of Final Strum, Song Conclusion 07:14 Final Thoughts 07:40 Outro

Working from home, I recently found myself in a situation where I needed my Audient iD4 daily as a general purpose interface, and my Apollo Twin X on a regular basis for serious recording. Not only that, but I also wanted to use my main analog vocal chain with both interfaces as smoothly and as easily as possible. The Radial LX-2 line-level splitter ended up being the key to making my day-to-day dual interface + vocal chain setup happen. It enables you to take any line-level source and split it/send it to 2 different destinations. I'm of course using the LX-2 a certain way... But if ever you want to split a line-level signal for a studio or live setup using a simple DI-sized box, you may also find use for the LX-2. Where I got my LX-2... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LX2--radial-lx2-2-channel-balanced-line-splitter-with-isolation https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Setup Goal 01:46 LX-2 Tour 03:22 Preamp Output Cable Removal 04:16 Preamp to LX-2 05:52 LX-2 to Audient iD4 08:07 Vocal Chain, iD4 Test 10:25 Reason Behind This Setup 13:57 LX-2 to Apollo 14:15 Vocal Chain, Apollo Test 14:41 Outro

Thanks for joining us on the newest episode of This Life We Chose! I'm happy to present a discussion with Hip Hop artist, @HustlinHasan. During this interview we cover stories such as how catching a Lil Wayne show helped to fuel Amiir's artistic ambitions. In addition to that, we talk about his independent mindset. And of course we talk about Amiir's music, including his Mama Named Me Prince EP. Amiir has been hard at work in the entertainment industry to help ensure that he'll always be known as a somebody. I had a great time sitting down with this dedicated creator. May the good times continue as you listen in. Listen to Amiir Hasan - "Broke Rap" on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/broke-rap-single/1757103446 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1krShVbFRMUwlen3spvEnt?si=621c75981f644886 https://thislifewechose.com/ Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 Music Intro ("A Somebody") 00:10 Interview Intro 01:31 Lil Wayne as an Inspiration 04:51 Amiir's Independent Mindset 07:51 Delegating as a Creator 09:17 Returning to Music 12:05 Life Informs the Art 12:39 Mama Named Me Prince 14:52 "Broke Rap" 15:47 Current Fav EP Song, and Denzel Theme 19:44 Where to Find Amiir 20:28 Interview Outro 21:18 Music Outro ("A Denzel Movie")

Mics, monitors, and audio interfaces are great... But another thing that's important for creators is having an organized, efficient, comfortable workspace. Plus you need something to put a lot of the gear you use on. This is where the RAB Audio ProRak LS840 Studio Workstation comes in. I've had this studio desk for a year, and I've used it in 2 different locations. I'm consistently in front of the LS840, and I always look forward to my next time sitting down to get to work with it in my space. With that said, in my opinion this desk is worth a look if you're on the market for a studio desk. Where I got my LS840 and options... Desk - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ProRakLS840A--rab-audio-pro-rak-ls840-studio-workstation-almond-trim Studio Monitor Upgrade Kit - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRLS840DA--rab-audio-prorak-ls840-studio-monitor-upgrade-kit-almond-trim Blank Rack Panel (x2) - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RPB4000--on-stage-stands-rpb4000-4u-blank-rack-panel Rack Screws - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HPS--middle-atlantic-products-hps-rack-screws-25-pack https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Packaging, Ease of Build 02:24 Setup Tour 05:09 Color Options 06:03 Stability 07:21 Cable Management System 08:13 Summary, Outro 09:38 Specs

It's time for an interview with artist and producer, Reid Williams! Reid has been working overtime during the past year or so to elevate his game and standing as a creator and professional. He has released some awesome songs and seized multiple opportunities along the way, so the hard work is beginning to pay off. With this discussion, we cover how Reid got into music as a fan and then artist. Additionally we speak about the investments that he has made in his craft, his recent single "Darlin'" and his newest single "Bye Bye", his appreciation for motorcycles, and more! We had fun putting this interview together. We hope you'll have fun tuning in! Listen to Reid Williams - "Bye Bye" on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bye-bye-single/1742511016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7HwFYCHUBJLaUEQ1BBtjJo?si=0d16f508a28e42f8 thislifewechose.com Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 Music Intro ("Bye Bye") 00:30 Interview Intro 01:03 Musical Beginnings 02:26 Reasons Behind Educational Investment 04:34 Educational Takeaways 05:43 Appreciation for Motorcycles 09:42 Story Behind "Darlin'" 12:08 Newest Single, "Bye Bye" 15:07 Where to Find Reid 16:31 Interview Outro 16:57 Music Outro ("Darlin'")