Podcasts about Acoustics

Podcast Show Notes: David Goldberg - The Masterclass on Sound and Speaking (5-Part Series)

In this exclusive 5-part mini-series on the Podfather Podcast, we sit down with David Goldberg, CEO of Edge Studio in New York City. David has worked with over 10,000 speakers, including CEOs, politicians, and celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Michael J. Fox. This series is a deep dive into the technical and psychological elements that make a podcast sound professional, build trust, and keep listeners engaged.    

In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer and artist Amar Lal of Oakland's Macro Sound. Amar shares his journey from the New York DIY scene and touring with Big Ups to a corporate role at Sennheiser and his eventual return to independent studio ownership. They discuss the benefits of an all-digital mastering workflow, the "Active Listening Club" philosophy, and how Amar maintains career longevity through work-life balance and photography.In This Episode, We Discuss:Mastering Engineer RolesOakland Studio LocationShared Building BenefitsEarly Childhood CanadaChildhood Piano LessonsExperimental Music SceneCircuit Bending GearHigh School RecordingNew York EducationTouring Big UpsFacing Career BurnoutCorporate Sennheiser ExperienceLaunching Macro SoundHome Studio LogisticsOakland Artistic CommunityAll Digital MasteringActive Listening ClubBalancing Personal LifePassion For PhotographyArtistic Practice PhilosophyMastering Room AcousticsLocal Community TiesRemote Working ModelsStudio Business LogisticsAuditory Sensitivity IssuesLinks and Show Notes:Amar Lal's Site: Macro SoundBand Reference: Big UpsSennheiserActive Listening ClubMatt's RANT: Doing Try OutsCredits:Guest: Amar LalHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

How do you convince your senior pastor to approve the new AVL gear your church desperately needs? And if budgets get slashed, do you sacrifice your gear upgrades or your room's acoustic treatment?In this episode, we are joined by the team from City Church to tackle the hardest parts of church production leadership. We break down the strategy of using your church's specific vision to pick the right gear, rather than just the most expensive gear. We also dive into the technical weeds with a guide to Objective-Based Mixing and how to properly assess your room acoustics. In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 The Dangers of Changing Things on Your Congregation5:00 Storytime: Being Assaulted in the Tech Booth!11:00 Networking: How to Meet Local Church Techs17:00 Gear Talk: What is City Church Using?18:00 How to Convince Your Pastor to Approve New Gear20:00 A Guide to Objective-Based Mixing27:00 Using Church Vision to Pick the Right Gear29:40 The True Importance of Room Acoustics31:30 Budget Cuts: Do You Sacrifice Gear or Acoustics?39:30 Keeping Church Tech Volunteers Excited to Serve43:30 Tech Takeaway: Set Your Volunteers Up for SuccessGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

Wie wichtig ist Raumakustik wirklich – und warum bringt dich dein Studio beim Mixing manchmal in die Irre?In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Lukas Rimbach und Paul Linke von GIK Acoustics über die größten Missverständnisse rund um Raumakustik, typische Probleme in Home- und Projektstudios und darüber, wie man sie praxisnah in den Griff bekommt.In „3 Fragen an…“ bekommst du einen kompakten Einblick in die wichtigsten Themen der Raumakustik für Tonstudios. Sound&Recording-Magazin | Studiosofa PodcastWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠soundandrecording-magazin.de⁠⁠⁠Webinare: ⁠⁠⁠soundandrecording-magazin.de⁠⁠⁠/webinareCoachings: soundandrecording-magazin.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/coachingsWhatsApp-Gruppe: ⁠⁠⁠soundandrecording-magazin.de/whatsapp⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@soundandrecording.magazin⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@StudiosofaPodcast⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundandrecording.mag⁠⁠⁠

Host Corey Groff sits down with JD Piatt of Bustin Fur Acoustics. JD shares his journey—how he got his start, built his brand, and carved out a name in the predator calling world. The two dive deep into the sound side of the business, with JD explaining how he records audio from his coyotes, captures distress sounds from other animals, and the ethics behind the recordings. It's an honest look at a side of the industry most people don't hear about. They also break down some brand-new sounds hitting the market and what hunters can expect this season. Hornady: bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans onX hunt: bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSauer: bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central: bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans

One topic that comes up quite often on Audio Branding is audio technology, and how far it's come over just the last few years. Whether it's choosing the right sound equipment, deciding if you should record with noise cancellation turned on (and just for the record, you shouldn't), or taking advantage of advanced recording options like 3-D audio and Dolby Atmos, there's a lot to consider when it comes to sound. But you might be surprised to learn that the science of sound optimization is a lot older than surround sound, or stereo recordings, or even audio recordings at all.Sound has been a part of our lives for as long as we've been around, and it turns out that we've been finding ways to boost sound quality and reshape the acoustic landscape around us for just as long. From ancient Roman amplifiers to prehistoric boulder harmonies, our ancestors explored the possibilities of sound in ways that scientists today are still trying to understand.Creating just the right sound experience can be a big enough challenge for modern-day concerts and movie theaters. How do you do it when you don't have any microphones or speakers? This was the problem faced by Greek and Roman architects, and the science of archaeoacoustics, of how sound was shaped and used in ancient times, hasn't entirely unraveled their solution. According to the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, they used “acoustic jars,” or “echea” in Greek, small brass cups built into the walls between each of the seats. He didn't invent them, though, so we aren't sure who originally came up with the idea. These echea were believed to resonate and amplify spoken voices, boosting their sound for each listener like a set of personal speakers. They were arranged according to precise mathematical rules that differed depending on the theater's dimensions.Did they really work? They must have worked well enough, since they were popular not only during antiquity but also in medieval times, with over a hundred cathedrals in France alone putting them to use. But research continues on just how they worked as well as they did. Some studies suggest that they didn't actually amplify sound, but instead absorbed some of the surrounding frequencies to muffle the background noise: the world's first noise-cancellation technology, more than two thousand years before headphones. But a 2011 presentation at the Acoustics of Ancient Theatres conference suggested that maybe their resonance effect did amplify sound. The verdict's still out.If you'd like to hear an echea's resonance for yourself, here's a clip of a sound sculpture by Michele Spranghero that puts one to haunting use:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb57mGHy4OERome wasn't the only ancient civilization to take advantage of sonic resonance. More than a thousand years earlier, and several thousand miles away, lies the Peruvian archaeological site of Chavín de Huántar, once the capital city of the Chavin civilization. Its temples, plazas, and surviving buildings have been studied for many decades, and lately that research has helped uncover the role that sound and harmonic frequencies played in its religious ceremonies.One artifact that's been consistently found there is the pututu, a wind instrument that's also known as a conch trumpet since it's made from the shell of a conch. This may be a little surprising since the ocean's well over a hundred miles away, but there might be a surprising reason why so many ancient conch trumpets have been recovered from the Chavin temples.A research team from the Acoustical Society of America, accompanied by Stanford researcher Dr. Chris Chafe, investigated the acoustical properties of their chambers and discovered that they're designed to resonate with the pututu's distinctively warbling frequencies, not only amplifying them but pulling two or more pututu players into a musical harmony that's felt as much as it's heard. This effect can be experienced elsewhere – it comes from the rhythmic “beats” that emerge from its natural interference patterns – but it's stronger inside the buildings. Some researchers have suggested this resonant harmony was a key part of the city's religious ceremonies and that the temple's soundscape was intended to create a profound experience for the musicians and their audience.If you're curious about what a pututu sounds like, here's a short clip:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5PkUXBo4NIThere are plenty of soundscapes and resonant frequencies all around us, of course, and one of our earliest encounters with them might have been as simple as tripping over a rock. They're called ringing rocks, or singing stones or sonorous rocks, and their discovery by prehistoric tribes all over the world led to one of the first musical instruments ever made, the rock gong or stone chimes.Ringing rocks are volcanic rocks, such as dolerite or basalt, and even though they aren't made of metal and they aren't hollow, they ring like bells when they're struck. Groups of singing stones can be found throughout the world, from Ringing Rock Park in Pennsylvania and the Bell Rock Range of Australia to sonorous stone fields in Africa and Europe, and the science behind their sound isn't as simple as you might think. According to a 1965 study by geologist Richard Faas, the rocks actually create a series of inaudibly low, or infrasonic, audio frequencies, but those overlapping frequencies constructively interfere with each other to create sounds that our ears can detect.But where do those low frequencies come from in the first place? Science is still working on that mystery, and some theories suggest it has to do with the rock's structural tension, making it a kind of stone guitar string that vibrates with a hard tap. And if that isn't mysterious enough, the Singing Stones of Brittany clearly didn't come from the place they're found today, but no one knows when or how they arrived. Did ancient people recognize their acoustic properties and relocate them as oversized musical instruments? Or were the stones, as legend has it, left there by the Devil?Check out this clip of a visitor at Ringing Rocks Park in Pennsylvania using six singing stones, each with its own distinctive note, to play a familiar melody:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKtkbH6ANykSound has connected us to each other and the world around us since the dawn of time, and we've been discovering new ways to harness its power for just as long. As we move into the future, learning those lessons could help us reshape the way we experience it in the years to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

What do you want in a tasting room?Atmosphere and Comfort: Cozy and Scenic: warm, inviting, and intimate. Access to outdoor spaces like patios or decks with scenic views is highly desired.Design & Vibe: A mix of rustic, comfortable, and modern elements, avoiding sterile.Acoustics & Lighting: Controlled lighting that allows for seeing the wine's color, along with good acoustics that allow for conversation.Service and Interaction: Knowledgeable & Approachable Staff: Staff who tell the "story" behind the wine and guide the experience without being overly formal.Education: Opportunities to learn, such as barrel tastings or engaging, guided, or self-guided, tastings.Quality Stemware: Clear, clean stems with a tapered bowl that allow for proper swirling.Palate Cleansers: Readily available, high-quality water and crackers to keep the palate refreshed.Spittoons: Discrete access to spittoons for a responsible, professional tasting experience. Small Bites: Pairing options like snacks, charcuterie, or local foods to enjoy alongside the wine.Convenience: Enough space to sit, comfortable furniture, and accessible parking.Memorable Touches: Unique photo opportunities, such as barrel rooms or beautiful views.Next week we focus on Rose' wines.

Episode: 3367 In which Scientific American Magazine gets wrong, the airflow during singing.  Today, Scientific American gets it wrong.

For episode 112 of the podcast, I'm talking with Otto D'Ambrosio. Otto wears two hats—as a solo luthier and Chief Designer at Eastman Guitars—and he walks us through his journey from working with legends like Flip Scipio, John Monteleone, and Carl Thompson to his role today, bridging the gap between hands-on building and production design.   We talk about how the pandemic pushed him into 3D CAD, changing the way he collaborates with Eastman's workshops, and dive into some of his design work—including the Fullertone neck system, his boutique archtop builds, and an upcoming project comparing domestic and European tonewoods. Links: https://dambrosioguitars.com/ Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the Fretboard Journal. This episode is sponsored by the Looth Group, Dream Guitars and StewMac. Michael Bashkin's Hub of Acoustics 2026 US Academy: https://hubofacoustics.com/en/#Colorado_Academy

Dr. Heather Lynn reveals the altered states, lost civilizations, and esoteric knowledge that shaped humanity. Watch Now: • A radically different lens on the Anunnaki• Insight into how altered states influenced civilization's leaders• Understanding of sacred geometry, acoustics, and alchemy as consciousness technologies• Clarity on how esoteric knowledge survived through secret societies • And why this hidden lineage is resurfacing nowThe Hidden Truth About Galactic Contact | LIVE What experiencers and insiders are revealing right now.** More with Debbi I will be speaking at the New Living Expo in April. To get your tickets, join us and your spiritual, ET community, go to: ⁠https://newlivingexpo.com/ ⁠My gift to you, purchase any of the 17 media or shamanic-galactic programs for 20% off (now through May 1st): ⁠https://debbi-s-school.thinkific.com⁠/ Use Code: cruise (for 20% off all programs)What if the Anunnaki were not ancient astronauts, but discarnate intelligences who altered human consciousness through sacred geometry, psychedelics, and esoteric initiation? Dr. Heather Lynn is here to unveil the hidden architecture of humanity's awakening, and by the end of this episode, you will understand how secret societies, altered states, and forbidden knowledge shaped the very mind you're using right now. Stay with us because this isn't mythology. This is the blueprint of consciousness itself, and why it matters at this precise moment in history. To learn more: ⁠https://www.drheatherlynn.com/ ⁠

There's a reason the spirit of religion works so hard to keep you quiet on a Sunday morning. This powerful message from Ps. Mike is about what your praise actually accomplishes and why hell fights so hard to silence it.

The following article of the Entrepreneurs industry is: “Silence as Design: Acoustics in Modern Spaces” by Marta Bonadie, Founder and CEO, Taller 1339 (AA2708)

As both a science and an art, acoustics can make or break the way a space functions. In this ICYMI article-read episode based on "The Art and Science of Acoustics," by Armstrong's Kenneth Wood, published on the interiors+sources website on Oct. 16, 2025, we break down the fundamentals of how sound behaves in interiors, why ceilings and plenums matter more than many teams realize, and how designers can align performance goals with real occupant expectations. You'll get a clear, designer-friendly tour of common acoustic metrics and a breakdown of how these numbers work together in the real world. The episode also outlines the four levels of speech privacy (from confidential to none) and offers a simple, best-practice framework—Absorb, Block, Cover (ABCs)—including a “good/better/best” approach to specifying ceiling and wall systems. If you design workplaces, healthcare, education, or any environment where focus and privacy matter, this one's a must-save. What you'll learn in this episode: The four ways sound moves through a space and why material choices drive outcomes Why ceilings are often the highest-leverage acoustic surface (and how plenums become sound highways) What NRC, CAC, STC, NIC, RT, PI, and SPC actually tell you (and what they don't) How to set the right speech privacy target for open plan vs. enclosed rooms The ABC strategy (Absorb/Block/Cover) and a “good/better/best” spec mindset

Immersive audio is one of the most talked-about trends in church sound—but what does it actually mean?In this conversation, Justin and Luke Vogel unpack immersive audio in practical terms, breaking down the two core technologies behind it: object-based mixing (spatial audio) and active/virtual acoustics. We explain how immersive systems differ from traditional stereo and LCR PA designs, why they don't cost “500x more,” and how they can dramatically improve clarity, consistency, and musicality—especially for volunteer mixing teams.You'll learn why immersive audio feels like the next evolution after mono, stereo, and line arrays, how placing sources in 3D space reduces EQ conflicts, and why immersive systems are becoming more accessible for churches than ever before. If you've heard immersive is “only for Broadway or mega-venues,” this episode will reset the narrative.Email: Justin@enhanceavl.comjordan@enhanceavl.comhttps://www.enhanceavl.com/

In this episode, find out what the next generation of acousticians is researching! In this episode, we talk to the latest round of POMA Student Paper Competition winners, from the joint 188th meeting of the ASA and the 25th International Congress on Acoustics held in New Orleans in May 2025. Their topics include:- Using the spatial decomposition method to parameterize acoustic reflections in a room (Lucas Hocquette, LAcoustic)- Visualizing nonlinearities in a bolted plate system with digital image correlation (Nicholas Pomianek, Boston University)- Analyzing the how people pronounce the word "just" in casual speech (Ki Woong Moon, University of Arizona)- Modeling strings of historical instruments that no longer make sound (Riccardo Russo, University of Bologna)- Improving automatic music mashup generators (Yu Foon Darin Chau, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)Associated papers:Lucas Hocquette, Philip Coleman, and Frederic Roskam. "Acoustic reflection parameterization based on the spatial decomposition method." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 055004 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002037.Nicholas Pomianek, Trevor Jerome, Enrique Gutierrez-Wing, and J. Gregory McDaniel. "Visualizing contact area dependent nonlinearity in a bolted plate system through digital image correlation." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 065001 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002099. Ki Woong Moon and Natasha Warner. "Realization of just: Speech reduction in a high-frequency word." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 060005  (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002080Riccardo Russo, Craig J. Webb, Michele Ducceschi, and Stefan Bilbao. "Convergence analysis and relaxation techniques for modal scalar auxiliary variable methods applied to nonlinear transverse string vibration." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 035007 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002073.Yu Foon Darin Chau, Andrew Brian Horner, Joshua Chang, Chun Yuen Chan, and Harris Lau. "Retrieval-based automatic mashup generation with deep learning-guided features." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56,  035006 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002071.Learn more about entering the POMA Student Paper Competition for the Fall 2025 meeting in HonoluluRead more from Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics (POMA).Learn more about Acoustical Society of America Publications.

The sound of a choir performing in a cathedral is iconic for a reason. It's this beautiful human experience: being side-by-side with other people, feeling the sound vibrate through you, reverberating around the space.But how long has that been a part of our culture? And what role did sound play in the lives of people who lived during the Ice Age or the Stone Age? That's the focus of a growing field of archaeology called archaeoacoustics, where researchers use the scientific tools of today to investigate the role of sound and music in the past.To learn more, Host Flora Lichtman is joined by Margarita Díaz-Andreu, principal investigator of the Art Soundscapes project, and Rupert Till, head of the department of humanities at the University of Huddersfield in the UK.Guests: Dr. Margarita Díaz-Andreu is an ICREA professor at the University of Barcelona in Spain and principal investigator of the Art Soundscapes project. Dr. Rupert Till is a professor of music and head of the department humanities at the University of Huddersfield in the UK.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

As the planet warms, the world's glaciers are melting faster than snow can replenish the ice. That has implications for sea level rise, ocean currents, and global weather patterns. But collecting data at the edge of a melting glacier can be risky.Glaciologist Erin Pettit and her colleagues are listening to the sounds melting glaciers make—from the sizzling of trapped air bubbles bursting, to the deep rumbles of underwater calving of icebergs. She joins Host Flora Lichtman to share some glacial sounds, and describe the multi-stage robot tools she uses to monitor melting ice.Guest: Dr. Erin Pettit is a professor of geophysics and glaciology at Oregon State University.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

We sluiten geen jaar af met cijfers of lijstjes. Ik kijk liever naar wat we hebben gebouwd en waar we naartoe gaan. 2025 was een jaar vol Gitaarmannen momenten. Van sessies met Tommy Emmanuel, Matteo Mancuso en Mark Lettieri tot de rig rundown in het Sportpaleis met Tom Lodewijckx. Maar ook de talloze ontmoetingen tijdens mijn Gitaarmannen 3 John Mayer tour waren goud waard.In deze video blik ik vooruit. Wat wil jij zien in 2026? Welke gasten moet ik uitnodigen? Wil je meer rig rundowns? Gear reviews? Of juist vaker lange gesprekken in de studio? Laat het hieronder weten, jouw input bepaalt waar Gitaarmannen naartoe groeit.Steun de podcastWord YouTube member of geef een superthanksPetje.af voor vaste steunSponsors The Fellowship of Acoustics, Snarenshop.nl en Face Audio met PedaltrainGitaarmannen WhatsApp communitySluit je gratis aan bij ruim 500 gitaristen en muziekliefhebbershttps://chat.whatsapp.com/HJBvOduZdwtGyGb1MG92yIAbonneren helpt enorm

The traditional Chinese structure of the interlocked timber-arched covered bridge serves multiple purposes within Chinese culture—both as a physical connection between communities, but also as a function space for various rituals and performances. Because of these structures multiple uses, the acoustics are different from other bridges or event spaces. In this episode, we talk with Dongxu Zhang (Guangzhou University) and Jian Kang (University College London) about their work to better understand the unique acoustics of these structures.Associated paper:- Dongxu Zhang, Guanyu Ren, Fei Cheng, Dong Xiao, Mei Zhang, and Jian Kang. "Sound field characteristics and influencing factors of traditional Chinese interlocked timber-arched covered bridges." J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 158, 1156-1176 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0038959Read more from The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA).Learn more about Acoustical Society of America Publications.Music Credit: Min 2019 by minwbu from Pixabay. 

Debaran Kelso takes a deep dive into the world of whale sound with humpback whale expert Dr. Fred Sharpe, whose recent research has focused on aerial whale signals - the "blows", "wheezes", and "thrums" of everyday life. (KPTZ airdate: November 12, 2025) Mystery sound recording: Fred SharpeMusic by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus)  are the largest animals that have ever existed on Earth. Despite this, they feed exclusively on krill (Nyctiphanes australis) which are typically no larger than 2 cm. Thus, they must consume massive amounts of these tiny organisms to support the large energy requirements of their life history processes. Researchers are interested in understanding how predator-prey dynamics between blue whales and krill may shift with changing ocean conditions. Nicole Principe is a 2nd year PhD student in the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna (GEMM) Lab at the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute, led by Dr. Leigh Torres. Her PhD work is part of the SAPPHIRE (Synthesis of Acoustics, Physiology, Prey, and Habitat in A Rapidly Changing Environment) Project and will focus on blue whales in the South Taranaki Bight in Aotearoa (New Zealand). This interdisciplinary work involves using oceanographic data, active acoustics for prey, drone imagery (i.e., photogrammetry), and hormone analysis to investigate the availability of krill and blue whale health and population resilience to climate change. 

Wat gebeurt er als je Pete Townshend van The Who een DM stuurt?Singer-songwriter en gitarist Inge Lamboo deed het en hij reageerde.In deze aflevering van Gitaarmannen, de podcast praat Ed Struijlaart met Inge over haar liefde voor de gitaar, haar mashups die stuk voor stuk viral gaan, songwriting, gear en wat er gebeurde toen ze contact kreeg met een van de grootste rocklegendes aller tijden.

Join Professor Michelle Barbour in this captivating conversation with Professor Marc Holderied from the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences. Discover how a serendipitous encounter with a fluffy moth in Costa Rica sparked a 30-year scientific journey that led to the development of ultra-thin, nature-inspired sound-absorbing materials.  

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back John Cuniberti who produces, engineers, mixes and masters records for many artists including most notably Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, The Dead Kennedys, and Chicken Foot. John originally appeared WCA #005 back in 2014 and returns to do a deep dive into his OneMic recording concept. In This Episode, We Discuss:OneMic SeriesDynamicsAcousticsPlacementTempo2 Track as Multi-TrackRibbon MicsLinks and Show Notes:OneMIc on YouTubeJohn's SiteShiny Eyes StudioMatt's Rant: Focus of Your AttentionCredits:Guest: John CunibertiHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed Tony Stark once famously said, “We have a Hulk.” Brent and Dennis have a secret weapon much more powerful than that. We have a Floyd Toole! And this week, we sit in conversation with him about the release of the fourth edition of his legendary book, Sound Reproduction, and why it has a different subtitle this time: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers, Rooms and Headphones.

This week, the Convo By Design studio went mobile inside the VW ID.Buzz at CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo in Denver—bringing you candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of smart homes, design integration, and resilient technology. From energy resilience to invisible lighting, European design influences to smarter tools, these ride-along interviews capture the pulse of the connected design and integration industry. Join Soundman in the VW ID.Buzz for a road trip packed with insight, innovation, and the people pushing design and technology forward. CEDIA & CIX Overview CEDIA: The global association for home technology pros—advancing smart home, DenverDenverAV, networking, and integrated systems through education and advocacy. CEDIA Expo: The industry's largest annual gathering with hundreds of exhibitors, demos, and training sessions. Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX): The companion event focusing on commercial AV, IT, and building automation solutions. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep LOME-AI.com, simple, inexpensive, text to video harnessing the power of AI to grow your firm, beautifully. Buzz Delano | Delano Associates & Delano News AdvanceDelano Associates From hi-fi beginnings to decades of consulting and media leadership. Why designers, integrators, and architects must align earlier. The transformation of lighting into an invisible design tool. AI's role in personalized home automation. Designing smart homes for resilience against wildfires and disasters. Eric Nakkila | Selective DesignSelective Design Bridging European manufacturers with North American design markets. The evolution of CI from intercoms to invisible audio and lighting. European influences: smaller spaces, longer product lifecycles. The rise of hybrid products—speaker-lights, invisible speakers. Tariffs, volatility, and what wireless power means for the future. Joe Piccirilli | RoseWater EnergyRoseWater Energy | CE Pro Masters Profile A 50-year career spanning retail, distribution, and energy resilience. Power quality as the hidden factor behind system failures. RoseWater Hub: surge protection, solar integration, and backup power. Energy systems in safe rooms, healthcare, and aging-in-place design. Why the built environment needs an “engineering mindset.” Andrei Matei | Robbox ToolsRobbox Reinventing power tools with digital intelligence. The touchscreen drill with depth automation. A digital measuring system that replaces multiple tools. Overcoming resistance from traditional tradespeople. The upcoming X-Trail drill and direct-to-consumer strategy. Richard Charschan | AcousticSmart Home Theater InteriorsAcousticSmart Home Theater Interiors Building world-class home theaters for over 30 years. Post-pandemic resurgence of family theater spaces. Regional trends: why Dallas thrives and Houston lags. Dispelling the myth of six-figure-only theaters. Acoustics and music as the soul of immersive theater design. Rushi Kumar | DMF LightingDMF Lighting Lighting's evolution from incandescent to tunable LED. Warm dim, tunable white, and linear lighting as design tools. Balancing simplicity in control with intelligent systems. AI-driven predictive lighting for elder care and routines. Small, versatile fixtures reshaping design opportunities. Ruslan Polinofsky | DMF LightingDMF Lighting Making lighting tech accessible to designers and integrators. Demystifying with clear, plain-language education.

In this episode, Ken Bozeman discusses the evolution of his book Practical Vocal Acoustics and the updates made in the second edition. He explores various theories of vocal production, the importance of procedural knowledge in teaching, and emphasizes the significance of expression over language in vocal pedagogy.   Episode highlights: The second edition includes updates based on new research and discussions. Historical pedagogy and modern science can converge for effective teaching. Expression is fundamental in vocal pedagogy, predating language.   To get your copy of Practical Vocal Acoustics, go to https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/practical-vocal-acoustics-9798765156513/   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

Mona Doss from Wildlife Acoustics discusses how wind operators can address bat conservation and regulatory risks with their SMART System. Their technology uses acoustically triggered curtailment to protect bats while maximizing wind energy production. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind Energy's brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering Tomorrow. Allen Hall: let's get started with the challenge facing Wind operators today. the Tricolored bat is in serious trouble and it's creating regulatory risks for the wind industry. Can you walk us through what's happening and why this matters for wind operators?  Mona Doss: It matters because last fall, the US Fish and Wildlife introduced some, voluntary wooded guidelines for the tri-colored bat. this, particular bat species population has, declined and is, primarily being affected by two factors. one being, something called, white nose that's affecting many back. Species across, north America. But the other is for some reason the tricolor bats. And [00:01:00] we're still looking at a lot of bat researchers, and I'll leave that to the bat biologist to address more specifically. but they are, being affected very much by, wood turbine mortality. So it's gonna be a balance between trying to address back conservation as well as the needs for energy production, which we all want from a, wind farm.  Allen Hall: And the white nose fungus is a really deadly disease for the tricolor bats. I, I've seen numbers upwards of 90%, mortality rate, when that fungus, affects them. And that fungus is pretty much exists where they live. it's something hard to, stop.  Mona Doss: Yeah, there's been a lot of great research by, various universities and VE Conservation International here in North America, trying to understand the nature of the fungus. And, how there might be possibilities to, treat, bats that are exposed to that fungus. All of that at this point is still very experimental. but that fungus has wa out many, [00:02:00] bat ber macular of various species. You might have had bat ber macular that had tens of thousands of bats that are literally just down to a few dozen. Joel Saxum: That's extreme. That's, that's like wiping out entire populations, entire ecosystems.  Mona Doss: It's very extreme. so there's been a lot of monitoring for the progress of this fungus. It was first founded in New York a few years ago. It's been slowly migrating, towards the west. so you've got the fungus affecting the bats and you've got, the demand for more clean energy, with wind farms that are also contributing to bat mortality. And these poor bat species are suffering from both sides at the moment.  Allen Hall: It's very serious. Mona, what are the consequences for wind operators who don't proactively address this sort of dual threat to the. White nose syndrome, wind turbines, and fungus. obviously they're gonna be asking wind turbine operators to do something. What does that look like?  Mona Doss: Yeah. right now, [00:03:00] when the, wind farm operators are going in front of environmental regulators to, get their permitting all approved, there's a negotiation that's occurring between balancing the bat species protect protection based on maybe pre-construction, present servings for bats. And the need for energy production. But as more and more bat species get listed as their populations are declining and they become species of concern, you're gonna have an increase in, what's called blanket curtailment.

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Valerio Cora, founder and CEO of Acora Acoustics Corporation, to discuss the manufacturing of stone speakers (no, you read that correctly), how relying on exotic materials affects decisions about where and how to manufacturer, and what it means to deliver a luxury experience. Sources: “What's Fresh at the Florida Audio Expo? Acora Acoustics . . .” by Jason Davis: https://youtu.be/_q7pMJ3LSjs?si=6CuOUDp72lZLX-h0 Acora Acoustics: https://acoraacoustics.com/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:02:44 Acora Acoustics' origin story 00:10:37 Would off-shoring be more or less expensive? 00:16:45 Working with truly unique materials 00:22:33 A question of burn-in 00:27:38 Heavy metal thunder? 00:30:35 What defines a luxury experience? 00:32:55 Outro music: “The Ice Cream Booth” by Ziv Grinberg

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Apply to Join Churchfront Premium Apply to Join Churchfront Pro Free Worship and Production Toolkit Shop Our Online Courses Join us at the Churchfront Conference Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Gear we use to make videos at Churchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN   Podcast Episode Notes: Choosing Church Broadcast Audio Systems Episode Overview Discussion about switching from Logic Pro to other broadcast audio solutions including Waves LV1, Studio One, and Pro Tools for church live streaming applications. Key Participants Jake Gosselin - Host/Audio Expert Matt Woltjer - Audio Engineer/Consultant Main Topics Covered Current Industry Setup Most professionals using matrix mix from LV1 systems for broadcast Common approach: dedicated matrix send from main front-of-house mix Requires ongoing attention to maintain quality Logic Pro Issues Identified Primary Problem: Time Drift Logic Pro gradually falls behind video stream Can drift up to 2+ seconds behind actual video Creates major sync issues for live streaming Problem appears unique to Logic Pro Design Limitations Logic Pro optimized for studio recording, not live applications Apple's development priorities focus on studio use Pricing model ($200 for 18+ years) indicates different revenue focus Alternative DAW Options Ableton Live & Pro Tools No reported time drift issues Better suited for live applications More reliable for broadcast mixing Waves LV1 System Purpose-built for live mixing Hardware controller integration Superior plugin processing Most expensive but most reliable option System Integration Challenges Hardware Requirements Allen & Heath SQ: Requires Waves interface cards Dante Systems: Need Dante Wave Sound Bridge (~$3,000) LV1 Options: Classic (most expensive, full features) One C Compact (budget option, limited processing) Proton Duo (insufficient for full mix) Critical Decision Factors Budget Considerations LV1 systems: $10,000+ for complete setup Additional hardware costs often overlooked Integration complexity increases total cost Staffing Reality Check Many churches: 1-2 experienced engineers, 2-3 learning operators Common mistake: Experienced on FOH, beginners on broadcast Results in expensive equipment producing poor mixes Fundamental Issues First Acoustic treatment more impactful than equipment upgrades Proper PA tuning essential before broadcast considerations Secondary console improves mix quality only 2-5% Room acoustics can transform entire sound Professional Recommendations When to Choose Matrix Mix: Small to midsize churches Limited experienced staff Budget constraints Desire for consistency and reliability When to Consider LV1: Dedicated broadcast mixing staff Sufficient budget for complete system Acoustics and PA already optimized Need for advanced plugin processing Questions to Ask Before Upgrading: What specific problems are you solving? Do you have dedicated, experienced broadcast staff? Are fundamental acoustic/PA issues addressed? What's your complete system budget? How complex is your current audio routing? Real-World Case Study Recent consultation example: Church requesting lighting upgrades without understanding lighting theory Eight BLX wireless systems failing across multiple rooms Recommended: Learn fundamentals before spending money Upgrade to antenna-capable systems for multi-room use Key Takeaways Equipment Isn't Always the Answer Master current equipment before upgrading Address fundamental issues (acoustics, tuning) first Proper operation often more important than specific hardware Context is Critical Every church situation is unique Professional consultation recommended Holistic system assessment necessary Strategic upgrade planning prevents expensive mistakes Success Factors Experienced operation Proper implementation Fundamental acoustic treatment Realistic budget and expectations Action Items for Listeners Assess current system holistically before planning upgrades Prioritize acoustic treatment and PA tuning Evaluate staff experience and availability Consider professional consultation for complex decisions Focus on mastering current equipment capabilities Resources Mentioned Church Front premium membership for professional consultation Professional coaching calls available Community recommendations for Studio One and Pro Tools Next Steps for Churches Evaluate specific broadcast mixing challenges Consider matrix mix optimization before new systems Plan strategic upgrade path with professional guidance Address fundamental issues before equipment purchases Episode Duration: ~10 minutes Topic: Church Audio Technology Audience: Church technical teams, audio engineers, ministry leaders

Presenting the second short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring five pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the sonic evolution of pinball to reused classical melodies to the battle against airport noise, this Silver Collection is a diverse and enlightening set of snackable stories. Find local showtimes to see Sketch, the first feature-film sound designed and mixed entirely by Defacto Sound. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see our new video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠⁠⁠mystery.20k.org⁠⁠⁠. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at ⁠20k.org/plus⁠. Follow Dallas on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Join our community on ⁠⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. Get 20% off your Riverside subscription using promo code 20k. Cut your current cloud bill in half with OCI at ⁠⁠⁠oracle.com/20k⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/20k⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the place where Luke joins up with Paul's entourage (v. 10). He may have been the man in the vision, but regardless, we know that he joined them here. When they cross over to Macedonia, this is the first recorded evangelistic foray into Europe. This is where the Philippian church is established, and reading Philippians alongside this narrative will be especially rewarding.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer & Producer Stefan Bock. His credits include productions for Peter Maffay, Herbert Grönemeyer, Sarah Brightman, Yello, 2L, Berliner Philharmoniker and Deutsche Grammophon. Due to his expertise in the field of immersive audio, Stefan Bock is a renown speaker at international congresses, including those of the Audio Engineering Society and the Association of German Sound Engineers. He is also a regular lecturer at the ARD.ZDF Medienakademie. In This Episode, We Discuss: Being Too Early Inventions Immersive Audio Pure Audio Streaming MSM Studios The Beauty of Niche Good Acoustics Links and Show Notes: Pure Audio Streaming MSM Studios Matt's Rant: Nerd Groups Credits: Guest: Stefan Bock Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer & Producer Stefan Bock. His credits include productions for Peter Maffay, Herbert Grönemeyer, Sarah Brightman, Yello, 2L, Berliner Philharmoniker and Deutsche Grammophon.Due to his expertise in the field of immersive audio, Stefan Bock is a renown speaker at international congresses, including those of the Audio Engineering Society and the Association of German Sound Engineers. He is also a regular lecturer at the ARD.ZDF Medienakademie.In This Episode, We Discuss:Being Too EarlyInventionsImmersive AudioPure Audio StreamingMSM StudiosThe Beauty of NicheGood AcousticsLinks and Show Notes:Pure Audio StreamingMSM StudiosMatt's Rant: Nerd GroupsCredits:Guest: Stefan BockHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effortless. But behind the scenes, their Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager Jake Hartsfield was juggling missing tickets, technical curveballs, and mixing seventeen dynamic musicians through a nearly two-hour set. In this episode, we follow Jake through one extraordinarily high-stakes day, and discover just how much craft, preparation, and composure it takes to make a live show feel magical. Featuring Mixing and Front of House Engineer Jake Hartsfield. Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to see our new video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠⁠mystery.20k.org⁠⁠. Explore Defacto Sound's work at ⁠defactosound.com⁠. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at 20k.org/plus. Follow Dallas on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Join our community on ⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠. Check out The Master Handbook of Acoustics, the book that inspired Jake work in music. Visit ⁠openphone.com/20k⁠ for 20% of your first 6 months. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at ⁠⁠indeed.com/hertz⁠⁠. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠⁠shopify.com/20k⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin sits down with longtime collaborator Matt Call, founder of Simplified Acoustics. They talk through the realities of building acoustically treated spaces and Matt shares his approach to problem-solving in the field, what makes studio installs different from theaters or churches, and why lighting, construction, and treatment all need to work together.

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to July 2nd 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and discuss room acoustic treatments.  

Acoustic versions of songs have been around since electric instruments have been in fashion, and Japan is no exception. Join Shanna and Vicky as they go through acoustic versions of songs sung by Japanese artists!---Scripted & Quality Assured by: MilesHosted by: Shanna & VickyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: FredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-top-10-ri-ben-nototsupu10-jpop-hits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Energy with a grain of saltResearchers have developed a new sodium metal powered fuel cell with up to triple the output for its weight of a lithium-ion battery. The team from  MIT, including Yet-Ming Chiang, think these fuel cells could have enormous potential for electric vehicles — including flight. They say sodium can be electrically produced from salt on a large scale to facilitate this technology. The research was published in the journal Joule.Plants hear their pollinators, and produce sweet nectar in responseA new study has found that plants can respond to the distinctive vibrations of pollinating insects by activating sugar-producing genes to produce rich nectar. In contrast they respond to the sound of nectar-stealing non-pollinators by cutting back on sugar. Francesca Barbero, from the University of Turin in Italy, presented this work at a recent joint meeting of the Acoustical Society of America and 25th International Congress on Acoustics.Penguin poop helps create the cooling clouds over Antarctica Penguin guano is rich in ammonia, and when it accumulates in penguin rookeries in Antarctica, that ammonia is released into the atmosphere, encouraging cloud production. Those clouds reflect sunlight into space, but can also trap sunlight reflected from the ice, so have complex climate interactions. This connection was discovered by University of Helsinki researcher Matthew Boyer, and was published in the journal Nature.Giant sloth family tree suggests trees are just a recent part of itSloths used to be giants the size of bears and even elephants before disappearing around 12,000 years ago. An international group of paleontologists including University of Toronto's Gerry De Iuliis have assembled a comprehensive family tree of the sloth to understand how a group that used to dominate the landscape was winnowed away to only a handful of relatively small, tree dwelling species. The research was published in the journal Science.Eradicating diseases — Can we wipe out ancient and modern plagues forever?In 1980 the World Health Organization declared Smallpox officially eradicated, meaning that for the first time, a plague that killed hundreds of millions of people had been eliminated by human ingenuity. It opened the question of whether we could do this for other lethal threats? We look at efforts to eradicate Polio, an ancient plague, and HIV, a more modern epidemic, to understand how researchers are trying to eradicate these diseases , how close they've come, and what's preventing their final victory.Quirks spoke to Stan Houston, an infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine and public health at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. He's worked on treating HIV and tuberculosis in places such as Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Ecuador and Alberta.Catherine Hankins was the chief scientific adviser for the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS in Geneva, Switzerland. And in 2013, she was named to the Order of Canada and in 2023 was inducted in the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. She is currently an adjunct professor at the School of Population and Global Health at McGill University and a senior fellow at the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into recording acoustic guitar. In this episode, we talk about mic selection and placement, as well as various microphone techniques. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donation, Click Here!

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What if your pain could become someone else's healing? On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with rising country star Avery Anna on the eve of her 10th Grand Ole Opry performance. From humble beginnings recording in her mom's bathtub to signing with Warner Music Nashville, Avery's journey is anything but typical. But it's her vulnerability that sets her apart. Inspired by fan-written “Let Go Letters” — anonymous notes sharing raw experiences of trauma, self-doubt, body image struggles, and more — Avery turned these confessions into her sophomore album, Let Go Letters (out May 16). In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how music became her therapy, how she balances the pressures of social media, and why songs like “Danny Don't,” “Grave,” and “Self-Esteem for Sale” might just save a life.How Can We Transform Pain into Purpose Through Music?Avery reveals how fans' anonymous letters inspired her to write songs that create community, healing, and understanding — proving we are never truly alone in what we're going through.(00:01:00) From TikTok to the Grand Ole Opry — Avery's Unexpected BreakthroughPandemic boredom led Avery to post singing videos on TikTok — one went viral, launching her career.Discovered by band Parmalee and signed to Warner Music Nashville within months.Talks about imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and how faith and family keep her grounded.How her upbringing in a close-knit, faith-based family in Flagstaff, Arizona shaped her values.(00:04:50) The Birth of Let Go Letters: Turning Fans' Pain Into Powerful MusicAvery began collecting anonymous fan letters at her shows, sparking the concept for Let Go Letters.Writing songs like “Danny Don't” based on a letter from a fan contemplating suicide.The emotional toll and responsibility of holding space for her fans' deepest traumas.How her music offers a safe space for healing — not just for fans, but for herself too.(00:09:30) Writing About the Unspoken: Body Image, Sexual Trauma, and Self-WorthSongs like “Vanilla” and “Grave” tackle sexual trauma with raw honesty.“Self-Esteem for Sale” reflects the pressure of being a product on social media.Avery shares how she protects her mental health by setting boundaries with technology.The importance of reminding herself that her worth comes from who she is, not what she posts.(00:20:00) Pre-Show Rituals, Tour Life, and the Realities Behind the GlamTouring isn't all glitz: van life, flat tires, and DIY road trips with her band.Her quirky pre-show routine: honey shots, prayer circles, and unplugging from social media.Why “Vanilla” is her favorite song to perform — a moment of collective healing on stage.00:28:00) Songs That Heal: The Butterfly Project, My Mother Lies, and MoreInspired by a letter about self-harm, “The Butterfly Project” reminds listeners their pain impacts those who love them.“My Mother Lies” explores how negative self-talk is passed down through generations.Avery's hope is that these songs help fans find their voice, their healing, and their community.This episode was Filmed at the Thompson Nashville. Thanks for the support from our partners, including: BetterHelp: Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/thebigsilence and enjoy a...

Episode: 3312 An 1861 Natural Philosophy test reveals far more than it meant to.Today, a look at physics before our Civil War.

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I finally put to rest the difference between potato chips and crisps. I talk about rooms where you can only hear your own heartbeat and also Geese are God's punishment to us.