I have been preparing for months and now we are here! ☑️ New tools in the inventory ☑️ New show templates ☑️ New business networks and relationships ☑️ New skills unlocked and local team trained Let’s get to work!

Every mix starts at the source. Join me on stage for a quick look at the mic choices and racks powering this show. The series is complete. > We’ve covered the console, the snapshots, and the tuning. Now, we’re looking at the stage setup that makes it all possible. This is a brief look at the physical I/O and monitor layout for this theater run. What’s inside: - Our mic selection for this production. - Monitor placement for the performers. - The I/O racks powering the Soundcraft Vi3000. 💬 FINAL TASK: What was the most helpful part of this 4-part series? Comment below to earn your final "Level Up" points for the week!

Is Smaart lying to you? See how I fix measurement discrepancies and mic time-of-arrival errors for a theater. Precision is the foundation of a great mix. > In today’s video, I’m showing you a real-world troubleshooting moment. I realized my RTA mic distance wasn't lining up with the time of arrival, and I’m taking you through the "refresh" process to fix it. See how I route for smaart with the Soundcraft Vi3000 using Dante Controller and without an additional interface. Also, see why I have a laser tape measuring tool with me at all times. 💬 LEVEL UP: Have you ever had a measurement tool give you a "weird" reading? How did you fix it? Comment below to earn points and help the community learn!

Stop losing your best work. I’m showing how I use snapshots for backup and a complete change history of my showfile. Your showfile is a living document. > In Part 2 of the A1 Walkthrough, we’re looking at Snapshots—but not for automation. I’m showing you how I use them to document the progress and evolution of my settings across a residency or tour. Inside this video: - The Change History: How I use snapshots to "save-point" my mix progress. - The Safety Net: Creating a rock-solid backup of real-world console settings. - Evolution Tracking: Seeing how the mix grew from Soundcheck to Show 8. 💬 LEVEL UP: How often do you save a "new" version of your showfile? Comment below to earn points and help others build better backup habits!

The A1 Walkthrough series is officially underway! We are starting at the heart of the system: the Soundcraft Vi3000. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I organize a pro-level fader layout to handle high-stakes shows without breaking a sweat. If you’ve ever felt "lost" in your own mix during a festival patch, this is for you. 📺 Watch Part 1 Below 🛠 How to Use This Lesson: - Follow Along: Open the BERA A1 Showfile I emailed you (it’s also in the Classroom under 'Resources'). - Reference the I/O: Pay close attention to the mark where I explain the matrix routing—this is the "brain" of the rig. - Take Notes: Look for the specific naming conventions I use for speed. 📈 Level Up Your Status Remember, every time you comment and interact, you earn points toward Leveling Up on our community leaderboard. Higher levels unlock exclusive deep-dives and direct coaching opportunities! 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What is the most frustrating part of your current console layout? Is it the I/O patch, the fader banks, or something else? I’ll be jumping in to answer your specific questions about this Vi3000 setup!