Mastering Live Sound: Lessons from Top Monitor Engineer Paul Klimson
About this episode
Paul Klimson shares insights from his extensive career as a monitor engineer for top artists.
Episode #356 Paul Klimson has spent more than two decades behind the scenes helping some of the biggest artists in the world sound their best. As a world-class monitor engineer and audio professional, he has worked with an extraordinary roster that includes Justin Timberlake, Drake, Madonna, John Legend, The Roots, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton, and countless others. His career has taken him from international tours and major festivals to iconic television productions, including more than 900 episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he helped build and manage the show's audio infrastructure and worked alongside musical guests ranging from Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen to Kendrick Lamar and U2. Known throughout the industry for his technical expertise, calm demeanor, and relentless work ethic, Paul has earned the trust of artists performing on the world's biggest stages. His credits span Saturday Night Live, Eurovision, the Cannes Film Festival, the Super Bowl, and multiple record-breaking world tours, including Justin Timberlake's 20/20 Experience Tour and Madonna's Celebration Tour. After what he jokingly calls his "retirement" from touring, Paul…
Topics covered
- live sound
- monitor engineering
- audio production
- music industry
- artist collaboration
Keywords
- live sound
- monitor engineer
- audio professional
- music tours
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