Dan Dugan joins the hosts on episode 208.  With over 55 years in the industry, he is the first person in theater to be called a Sound Designer,  developed the first effective automatic microphone mixer, and a nature sound recordist. They discuss his process of recording nature sounds, and how it is a mix of art and science. Dan tells the journey of how the auto-mixer was invented and perfected through the years, breaks down how it works, and more.This episode is sponsored by Rational Acoustics , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, and Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone