Mikey's Tools

The stuff I actually use.

Gear, software, and odds and ends from the rig and the studio. A few are affiliate links: same price to you, throws me a couple bucks.

Rig & Computer

7 items

Computer: 2021 14" MacBook Pro (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

My interface — Apollo Twin X In-ears — 64 Audio 18s customs The SSD I use 9/10 if you have Waves issues, it's because you don't own this Open-back headphones for studio mixes Tiny USB-C touchscreen monitor (works with early M1s, no driver)

Measurement & Tuning

3 items

My measurement microphone dB meter calibrator (cheaper, good enough for me)Cheap RF solution for PA tuning (works for EQ, not timing)

Stage & Utility

11 items

Small Rig arm (LP Claw alternative)1/4 to 5/8 adapter for the Small Rig arm Labeler 90v–240v power conditioner (for international fly racks)The access point I use Cheap managed switch Mic Bullet — great for dropping lav cables down shirts Little shout speaker — lights up with signal Dual XLR to 1/8" — tried and true, baby Cable tester — ugly as heck, difficult to lose OptoGate PB-05 — auto-mutes mics when the subject is off the grill

Software

10 items

SMAART

Open Sound Meter (free SMAART)

Pro Tools

Logic

PRODCOM — audio transcription (great for talkbacks)

KeyMaestro

Horae

ChatBox

MIDI Pipe

Screen Studio — amazing for cool screen records

Shameless plug

1 item

Truck Packer — an app for optimizing truck packs and feeling cool on show sites