Sound Communication for Live Worship
NOTE: This article originally appeared in Sweetwater’s Spring 2016 Worship Sound Pro directory. Modern musical worship requires commitment,... Read more »
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Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Batteries and Wireless – the Real Deal
Wireless transmitters and receivers have become standard equipment for any type of live event. From a pie-eating contest at the county fair to... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Wired vs. Wireless for Your Stage
When we’re talking about microphones and instruments onstage, which is better: wired or wireless? The advantages and disadvantages are... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Planning a Portable PA – Five Questions You Need to Ask
As a solo artist or part of a small band, having your own portable PA system opens up doors to venues that don’t have a house PA (or don’t have... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
On Being the Singing Drummer
If you play drums and you also sing, then you are definitely more desirable and ready for more playing, and paying, opportunities than... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
A Dummy’s Guide to Speaker Coverage
Good speaker coverage is one of the most important aspects of setting up a successful live sound system, yet it’s one of the most nebulous... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
8 Ways to Put Your iPad to Work Onstage
The iPad has been a revelation for many users, myself included. I remember when Apple came out with the first iPads. I looked at one and... Read more »
Mar 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Gain Staging Like a Pro
What Is Gain Staging? Gain staging, or gain structuring, is the act of setting the gain for each amplification stage (gain stage) in a sound... Read more »
Feb 23, 2016, 6:51 PM
Pedalboard Essentials: Loop Switchers
I’ve been using pedals in my guitar rig since back in the Dark Ages, when they were steam powered. (Keeping the fire stoked with logs under the... Read more »
Jan 21, 2016, 1:13 PM
Winter NAMM 2016: Taylor 314ce-N
With the Taylor 314ce-N, you get it all: great playability, tone, and visuals. This gorgeous nylon-string acoustic-electric is a favorite here... Read more »