Audio Talks continues celebrating JBL’s 80th anniversary with host Oisin Lunny joined by renowned live sound experts Lisa Brock-Affenzeller and Daniella Peters for a behind-the-scenes look at how concert audio has evolved from analogue racks and hand-built systems to the sophisticated digital technologies powering today’s biggest shows. From Daniella’s chance start at Coachella to Lisa’s early obsession with rock concerts, the conversation explores the personal journeys that led them to the heart of the live music industry — and the mentors, relationships and opportunities that helped shape their careers.

Drawing on decades of experience mixing and delivering sound for audiences around the world, Lisa and Daniella reveal how advances in line arrays, digital networking, sound prediction software and recallable show settings have transformed what’s possible in live production. They discuss the shift from hauling bulky multicore cables to deploying intelligent systems that can model venue acoustics before a single speaker is installed, helping engineers deliver consistently immersive experiences at unprecedented scale.

Looking ahead, the episode explores how rising audience expectations, social media-driven experiences and the next generation of digital-native engineers are reshaping the future of live sound.

Learn More About JBL's 80th Anniversary here: https://www.jbl.com/our-story.html

Hear More About How Concerts Have Evolved in this Episode of Audio Talks: https://www.oisinlunny.com/how-concerts-became-cultural-moments/

Learn More About Engineering for Iconic Festivals in this Episode of Audio Talks: https://www.oisinlunny.com/mega-rigs-for-legendary-gigs/

Hear From More HARMAN Sound Engineering Experts in this Episode of Audio Talks: https://www.oisinlunny.com/a-walk-through-music-history-with-raul-gonzalez-mark-gander/

Learn more about the Art of Listening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA63hS9H9ns

Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/6d14f4ad-f1c7-404d-ba82-fe8d0a320b93

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