Brewed to Perfection: Supporting the Sonic Needs of a Global Barista Competition
LAS VEGAS – Starbucks hosted its inaugural Global Barista Championship in Las Vegas in June. The three days of competition included semi-finals staged in-the-round at Mandalay Bay and finals at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center. The competition was part of the company’s Leadership Experience 2025 event. Yamaha and FOH engineer Brian Frost provided some details of the barista semi-finals
Mastering the Mix : Yamaha Case Study
Brian Frost, a FOH and Broadcast mixer based in the SF Bay Area, has had a diverse career - from DJing Drum and Bass in the late 90s to becoming a prominent figure in corporate audio engineering. His journey showcases a deep passion for audio technology and a talent in engineering innovative audio experiences worldwide.
Take Your FOH to the Next Level: The Yamaha DM7 Series Mixer
From its reliability to its ability to handle complex setups, the DM7 has become my go-to desk, offering a significant upgrade in performance without the steep learning curve. If you’re accustomed to the CL or QL series, transitioning to the DM7 will feel like second nature while unlocking a new level of functionality and sonic excellence.” BRIAN FROST - FOH and broadcast engineer
Worthwhile endeavor? The case for deploying plugins at corporate events.
The audio people that we interact with regularly tend to give us our perception of the industry as a whole, whether or not they’re actually representative.