Dave Rat - Live Sound Engineer & Business Owner

Dave Rat is one of the most well-known and accomplished sound humans in the live sound industry! He has toured with world-class bands, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, The Offspring, and Soundgarden. He is the founder of Rat Sound Systems and Sound Tools, as well as the Dave Rat KZbin channel where he offers sound and mixing tips and demonstrations!
‪@DaveRat‬'s KZbin channel: / www73171
Rat Sound Systems, Inc.: www.ratsound.com/
Sound Tools: soundtools.com/
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0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Design & Manufacturing
2:56 - The Beginning of Dave Rat's Career
5:58 - The Evolution of Live Sound Systems
12:12 - Understanding Audio Concepts Intuitively
16:18 - How to Get Started in Live Sound During COVID19
18:15 - What Do You Look for In Your Employees?
21:50 - How to Build Audio Skills at Home
27:43 - Common Mistakes of Inexperienced FOH Engineers
32:37 - FOH Engineers VS Monitor Engineers VS System Techs
37:31 - Dave Rat's Best Memories of Touring with Bands
41:03 - How to Be Successful Working with Bands
45:33 - Outro
In this video, he talks about navigating the COVID-19 crisis as a live sound audio engineer, how he got started in live sound production, common FOH mixing mistakes, how to choose your live sound career path, and tells stories about his time mixing and touring with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, The Offspring, and Soundgarden.
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[@anonymousyoutube7259]

36:27 "It's a big smooshy world." Great quote. Wonderful insights from someone who has climbed the ladder to top-tier, but still remembers what it's like to be struggling to get on the first rung.

[@justingleeson3072]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever watched!!

[@donaldbundy3499]

This was one of Dave's best videos ever! LOL And of course thanks to you Kyle for the great production and in depth interview.

[@joelmathejojo]

What a legend, we need another interview please

[@gabbajon5654]

i doubt big mick was very happy about that impression especially since he's from brum not scotland xD

[@sawiblue]

dave is the man

[@gregnicholl9011]

Hey man, what a great interview with the legend Dave Rat, & very insightful, on point questions from yourself. That was fantastic, I wish I could have seen this video 25 years ago when I was starting out in this industry! I'm in Australia, I heard about Dave Rat nearly 20 years ago from a colleague, was stoked when I came across his channel. Well done to you sir, & thank you very much for this. Keep up the good work. Bravo!

[@AudioUniversity]

Much appreciated! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Greg. Thanks for watching!

[@ryanbresson2447]

12:40 I can relate. There's a difference between knowing and understanding. It's the only reason I could get away without studying or taking too many notes in trade school! When you can answer the questions around why the answer is what it is, it takes quite the load of the "remembering" the answer to questions. Perfect example is that bedsheet comparison horns analogy. Awesome interview guys!

[@joaomontespalma3946]

Top talk! Thanks for your knowledge and passion for sound and music 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏

[@shivkumarnadar4893]

Great thanks for sharing such a legend experience for us

[@hugopierrebarre]

Wouah... what an interview. So great to be able to listen all those great ideas!!!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it! I really enjoyed what Dave had to say in that conversation - make sure to check out his channel: kzbin.info/door/_nJM07b0k7C9CvcM-9OH6w

[@djabthrash]

Fantastic interview.

[@thatsgottahurt666]

Great interview. Dave is legend.

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching! I have always looked up to Dave and was really grateful for the opportunity to bring him on the channel! I love how he thinks outside of the box and that he can relate everything in life to audio!

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

I just discovered Dave’s KZbin channel recently. He & I started out the same way in the underground scenes in our area, and are probably close in age. I wish I stuck to one path rather than trying to be a musician *and* a sound guy. This dude needs a feature on Pensado’s Place, if he hasn’t had one already!

[@AudioUniversity]

That would be awesome to hear a conversation between those guys! Thanks, Russell!

[@ladjkaoz]

exelent, great video and interview... I just a DJ and every once in a while a mic bands... I may not have the human relationship as dave but i feel i share the the same ideas technically... It blow my mind hear you say bass reflex are sound more articulated... and how you have to imagen things in order to memorise them... I also a not very good and learning...

[@keatondepron]

So glad this video was made. Love Dave rat! Beyond valuable information.

[@AudioUniversity]

I'm glad you enjoy the video, Keaton'sProAV! Dave is a really interesting and friendly person! Make sure to check out his KZbin channel if you haven't already! kzbin.info/door/_nJM07b0k7C9CvcM-9OH6w Please share this video with other audio people! Thanks for watching!

[@keatondepron]

@@AudioUniversity been watching him for years and just recently stumbled upon your channel. Anyone who asks for sound advice gets these two referred!

[@AudioUniversity]

Wow! Thank you!

[@derrick6111]

Thank you

[@synapsexcracked501]

bro plz can u make one more video on the diffrence btw Studio monitors , PA speakers and line arrays , sub arrays ?

[@brandoncarey1476]

AWSOME

[@LaTigerGenesis]

great conversation!! itd be a dream to work with someone like dave one day.

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching, @Drewskidoo22!

[@conorm2524]

Big Mick might be miffed to be called Scottish haha He's from Birmingham, England.

[@AudioUniversity]

Ooops! Thanks for setting the record straight, Conor M!

[@willgisam]

thank you for this!

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching, @HisWill TV! Is there anyone else you would like to see in future interviews?

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@@AudioUniversity Danny Duncan

[@Dicoboomtime]

BIG MICK sounds 100% Brummy, funny that Dave thought it was a Scottish accent. 😂