Question: Who does Fox Sports rely on to get the sound of NASCAR and the NFL out to its millions of viewers? Answer: Fred Aldous. The audio veteran has logged thousands of hours behind the desk at the many live remote broadcasts that go on each year for the Fox network.
Aldous recently visited the Conservatory giving students a rare view of what goes on behind the scene at a major sporting event. Not only does Aldous provide for the many audio feeds that are necessary for a complex event such as a NASCAR race, but he also mixes it all in Surround. "Fred is a true audio giant," says Kevin Becka, director of education at the Conservatory’s Gilbert location. "He really knows his stuff, including what it takes to make it in a very competitive business–and he’s a nice guy to boot."
Aldous’ visit is part of the Conservatory’s ongoing guest lecturer program that has brought Rupert Neve, EveAna Manley and such companies as Waves, Korg, Aphex and more to the campus. "It’s a great way for the students to see the level of commitment it takes to excel in audio," adds Becka.
Aldous recently visited the Conservatory giving students a rare view of what goes on behind the scene at a major sporting event. Not only does Aldous provide for the many audio feeds that are necessary for a complex event such as a NASCAR race, but he also mixes it all in Surround. "Fred is a true audio giant," says Kevin Becka, director of education at the Conservatory’s Gilbert location. "He really knows his stuff, including what it takes to make it in a very competitive business–and he’s a nice guy to boot."
Aldous’ visit is part of the Conservatory’s ongoing guest lecturer program that has brought Rupert Neve, EveAna Manley and such companies as Waves, Korg, Aphex and more to the campus. "It’s a great way for the students to see the level of commitment it takes to excel in audio," adds Becka.