By Jason Spence
Monday, May 24th, 2010

Future Sonic Atrio in use at Norah Jones Concert
If any of you were fortunate enough to catch the Norah Jones concert at the Ryman Auditorium this past weekend in Nashville, TN you know it was a great sounding and looking show. JSS owner Jason Spence caught up with friend and JSS client Steve Baird, Lighting Designer and operator for Norah Jones after the show.
“Steve approached me last year about getting a pair of custom ear monitors but was having a tough time justifying spending between $700 or over $1000 on them,” says Spence.
Steve monitors the shows he lights using an in ear monitor system like those used by the artists and band members on stage. Doing so allows him to follow cues from musical directors and stay in perfect sync with the music. Steve’s resume speaks for itself, designing and touring with artists such as YES and Julio Iglesias to the Canadian Country Music Awards. With that experience he knows how important it is to be able to accurately hear and monitor the music. Whether executing cues in faced paced shows like that of Dream Theater or enforcing subtle moods during Norah’s concert, Steve does so listening to his custom Future Sonic Atrio with Softwear Sleeves.
I proposed the Future Sonic Atrio to Steve. This would allow him to use an amazing sounding universal fit ear monitor to listen to the show. And at a fraction of the cost of customs in-ear-monitors but still allow him to customize them if he really liked them. After trying the Atrio, Steve ordered a pair and a pair of Custom fit Softwear Sleeves that allow the Atrio to fit and sound like custom ear monitors. Custom sleeves are molded and the Atrio just snap into them. Brilliant and affordable. Even after customizing the Atrio, your investment will be well under $400.”
Steve has this to say about his Future Sonic Atrio, “Thanks again for the headphones..These things Rock.” Steve also points out they are great for more than just the stage. “I had a baby crying all the way home from Atlanta, and couldn’t not hear a thing with my ears in. LOL….”

Steve Baird - Lighting Designer for Norah Jones pictured with his Future Sonic Atrio
Steve Baird – Lighting Designer for Norah Jones pictured with his Future Sonic Atrio and custom fit Softwear Sleeves
You can order your Future Sonic Atrio online by clicking here. Or for more information on Future Sonic Atrio and or Softwear Sleeves contact:
Larry Bicknell
Senior Account Manager
(615) 534-1190 Ext. 3
Email Larry
www.JSS.net