Analog Summing: Does It Make a Difference?
For years in pro audio circles, there has been a persistent debate over the virtue of analog summing. Proponents argue that summing individual... Read more »
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May 17, 2022, 10:00 AM
May 9, 2022, 8:00 AM
What Is a Preamp, and Do I Need One?
Looking for ways to improve your sound? Of course you are — who isn’t? You’ve likely heard about the benefits of upgrading your preamps: the... Read more »
May 9, 2022, 6:00 AM
The Importance of Wattage When Choosing PA Speakers
If you’re putting together a PA system and are in the market for new speakers, what kind should you get? Passive or powered? Do you need 250... Read more »
Live Sound Microphone Buying Guide
How to choose a live sound microphone A microphone is the first link, and perhaps the most important link, in the audio chain that transmits... Read more »
Mar 22, 2022, 8:00 AM
Live Sound Mixers: Analog vs. Digital – Which Is Right for You?
What Is a Mixer? Whether it’s analog or digital, modest or massive, every live sound mixer has a specific job to do, which is to take signal... Read more »
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 PM
7 Live Mixing Mistakes You Might Be Making
As much art as it is science, there are myriad ways to ruin live sound and just as many ways to make it great. While some of these common... Read more »
Mar 10, 2022, 9:00 AM
Take Your Studio Sound to the Stage with Audio Playback and MIDI
As a studio-focused music maker, I’ve always found live performances to be a source of consternation. In the early 2000s, I was part of a... Read more »
Mar 8, 2022, 8:00 AM
The Keys to Successful Studio Singing with Tim Davis
If you’ve ever listened to the vocals in Glee (all six seasons), watched Lady Gaga in the Super Bowl LI halftime show, seen the Tinker Bell... Read more »
Mar 7, 2022, 8:00 AM
5 Things You Should Know Before Building a PA System
Building a PA system is something that is best approached with a plan. If you just buy a couple of speakers and start playing music, you will... Read more »
Mar 4, 2022, 8:00 AM
Easy-to-use Portable Wedges for a Better Monitor Mix
There’s no stage monitoring method as popular or time-tested as the good old-fashioned stage wedge speakers. They’re practical and... Read more »