Peace of Mind: Uninterruptable Power Supply
Many people use an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) battery back-up power unit for their computer — basically a UPS is a battery that provides... Read more »
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Apr 14, 2017, 5:48 PM
Apr 7, 2017, 3:51 PM
Do I Need to Put my Guitar Amp on a Stand?
Many players prefer to raise their combo amp up off of the floor, and a dedicated amp stand is often more convenient and stable way to do this... Read more »
Apr 6, 2017, 4:03 PM
How to Reduce Feedback On Stage
We’ve all been there: the band starts playing, and what begins as a mild, soft high ringing sound suddenly becomes a harsh and overpowering... Read more »
Apr 5, 2017, 6:14 PM
What is the Difference Between Breaking In A Speaker and Speaker Breakup?
Don’t confuse speaker breakup with “breaking in” a new speaker — they’re completely different things! Often when you buy a new speaker that... Read more »
Apr 3, 2017, 5:08 PM
Roland V-1SDI Live Video Switcher Software and Firmware Update
Roland has announced both software and firmware updates for their V-1SDI Live Video Switcher. The V-1SDI Version 1.5 firmware update supports... Read more »
Mar 27, 2017, 6:47 PM
How to Hear Your Vocals Onstage
Are you having a tough time hearing yourself when you’re singing onstage? You’re not alone. As a vocalist, you can’t simply turn up your... Read more »
Mar 24, 2017, 5:21 PM
To Emphasize an Instrument in the Mix, Boost Its Presence
Many guitar amps feature a Presence control. Depending on the specific amp, the Presence is generally operates as a high treble control,... Read more »
Mar 21, 2017, 7:54 PM
Listen to Reduce Mic Leakage Onstage
When you’re mixing an artist or band live, mic bleed/leakage can be one of your biggest enemies. During sound check, be sure to do a PFL... Read more »
Mar 10, 2017, 5:17 PM
Live Mixing Tip: Use Reverb to “Position” Backup Vocals
Getting the balance between lead vocal and background vocals can be tricky, particularly if you’re in a small venue where the instruments aren’t... Read more »
Mar 9, 2017, 7:07 PM
Digital Mixer Tip: Build a Live Mix Off a Template
Using templates is a time-honored technique for quickly setting up your DAW in the studio. But it can also be a time saver when setting up your... Read more »