Work
Endorsements
19/12/18 10:29

Conversely, I do not expect to be endorsed by anyone else - so if someone says something about me make sure to check it out for yourself. You are welcome to make up your own mind about my work, skills and ethics by having a conversation with me or reviewing my previous work.
The only possible way I would pass on information about someone is by speaking with the concerned third party in person or in a phone call. Anyone who says "Paul says this" or "I know Paul and he gave me your details" or anything at all really, you should red flag the information.
Ring me and I will tell you straight up about anyone, but do not take anyone's word on who I know or what I think about them or their work ethic. Get my opinion from me directly.
And so it starts again
21/11/18 18:46

10 Years!
05/11/18 13:11
Over 10 Years of Heard of Audio! Hard to believe it has gone by so quickly and with little fanfare or acknowledgement. As a birthday, today I migrated the entire web and email server from a virtual Debian server to a hosted platform. Should make management of the behind the scenes bits take far less of my time. More time for work I suppose…
Long time between breaks
12/09/18 10:01
It has been a long time since I wrote anything here because I've been busy at work and play - and busy is extremely understated. Seven weeks went by without days off; working for the man. Next a two week much worked for holiday with family - fantastic break with immaculate timing. Then immediately into two weeks work for a large broadcast.
All successful too.
Careful planning and preparation are the keys to making every job go well.
Now - my garden is overgrown, weeds everywhere - I've a lot of work to do.
All successful too.
Careful planning and preparation are the keys to making every job go well.
Now - my garden is overgrown, weeds everywhere - I've a lot of work to do.
Aother job done
25/10/17 13:57

The changes made have been welcomed and are evolutionary - not revolutionary - which to be honest are the best sort of changes. I think everything worked, although there are more changes to be made.
Which reminds me of the lyrics from the Enigma album Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! by Michael Cretu (which is by far and above my favourite Enigma album).
"Things are changing
But nothing changes
And still there are changes
Le roi est mort, vive le roi!
There is no teacher
Who can teach anything new
He can just help us to remember
The things we always knew"
Take care until next year…
Mike Cockerill
30/08/17 08:51

Drew Morphett
26/08/17 08:48

Grand Theft Audio
20/04/17 12:03

Changes afoot
15/02/17 15:52

Just like the broadcast industry changes that have happened in the past, the changes that are coming (sooner than a lot of us would want) will affect us all comrades. Make hay while the sun is shining.
You can't do that!
22/09/15 19:49

Is your condenser too bright?
12/09/15 10:32

or in case the original link disappears I have PDF'd it here.
Doing the right thing...
23/08/15 13:56

Do not expect them to employ you again if you bail on them.
From an employers perspective, once an employee bails they become unreliable and who says the next time that employee is booked on a job what stops them from doing the same thing and leaving you with a problem. There is also nothing worse than finding an employee bail on you and discovering that they've taken another job that runs across yours. That shows a complete lack of respect for you and the company you represent.
Always discuss the issue by speaking with someone.
Never, ever bail on your employer.
You won't be getting more work from them.
Before and After (or Then and Now)
28/06/15 17:23

I started there in 1986 and worked there full time for 18 years and freelance for another 10. It never always looked like it did in the photo above. It had been added onto and changed around and I don't recall how many times I've said, "I'd like to see it razed to the ground". But I never believed I would see the day when it was really gone. And now it is. Whilst I really don't miss the old building, it was where my career started and for that I have to be grateful.

Wow, I wish I'd written that
14/06/15 21:20
Yes, I wish I'd written this article that rings so true. I totally agree with the writer in all aspects. Everyone take note.
Why going to an audio engineering school is generally a waste of your time and money by Byron J. Scullin
or in case the original link disappears I have PDF'd it here. But please go to the website in preference to this file as he really makes an extreme amount of sense.
Why going to an audio engineering school is generally a waste of your time and money by Byron J. Scullin
or in case the original link disappears I have PDF'd it here. But please go to the website in preference to this file as he really makes an extreme amount of sense.
A responsive received!
28/05/15 16:13

Very pleasing to see at least one of the educational institutions taking interest in what they're teaching they're students.
Follow up to "Open letter..."
25/05/15 08:26

Open letter to educational institutions
11/05/15 09:00

You might like to read this letter as well; in the interest of openness and not hiding behind closed doors you can find it here.