Sound Better, Gig Smarter: Tools, Tips, and Gear That Work

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In this solo hang, you dig into the real tools that keep your sound clean and your gigs tight. You’ll learn how to tame noisy tracks with the Accusonus ERA bundle, Waves Clarity Vx, and iZotope RX, plus a few quick tricks from SoundDesk to make your mixes shine. Then it’s time to talk ears—Huberman-style—with magnesium and NAC tips for keeping your hearing sharp long-term. Because if you can’t hear it, you can’t play it.

Listener questions hit everything from cleaning your old Ultimate Ears to handling last-minute gig cancellations, balancing bar shows with private gigs, and keeping your band’s calendar under control. You’ll even pick up some practical gig wisdom—like the right way to tie up cables and hoses. Finally, gear gets its due with reviews of the Alesis Turbo Max electronic kit and Dark Matter DMA6 custom IEMs, plus hot takes on the Roland DrumLink, D’Addario Backline backpack, Zoom Q2n-4K, and microphone troubleshooting. It’s all about sharpening your setup, your sound, and your mindset—because you know the rule: Always Be Performing.

00:00:00 Gig Gab 506 – Monday, November 3rd, 2025
- November 3rd: National Sandwich Day
- Guest co-host: You!
00:02:29 Cleaning Up Audio
00:09:49 Hearing Health
- Huberman Hearing Health episode = Magnesium Glycinate + NAC for Dave.
Sponsors
- 00:16:06 SPONSOR: Claude.ai – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro, which includes access to Claude Code, when you visit Claude.ai/giggab
Listener Questions
- 00:19:08 Paul-How do I get my older pair of Ultimate Ears cleaned up?
- 00:21:28 Terry-A club canceled on me, where can I find a boilerplate booking contract to use?
- 00:24:51 Brian-Managing Band Member Availability
- 00:27:10 John-How do I balance bar gigs and private bookings?
- 00:32:49 Bill-Can you fold-tie extension cords or garden hoses, too?
Gear Gab
- 00:36:09 Review: Alesis Turbo Max — All-In-One Beginner Electronic Drum Kit Launches Today
- 00:40:00 Review: Dave’s new Dark Matter DMA6 BA 6 Custom IEMs
Gear Gab (and tech help)
- 00:48:41 Lane-CSF-D’Addario Backline Gig Backpacks – https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0821Q4BT3/giggab-20
- 00:50:54 Roland DrumLink Wireless System – https://www.roland.com/global/promos/drumlink/
- 00:52:13 Pat-CSF-Zoom Q2n-4K video recorder – https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07K114TFB/giggab-20
- 00:53:44 Andy-492-Telefunken M80 Troubleshooting for that low-volume singer
00:57:41 Gig Gab 506 Outtro
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