Passive vs. Active DI Boxes – What’s the Difference?
DI boxes — a.k.a. direct boxes — are a pro audio staple. Indeed, every audio professional has one, if not several, in their toolbox. There are... Read more »
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Cases, Shelves, and Storage | Practical Solutions to Maximize Your Storage Spaces
If you’re reading this article, then you can already envision how things would improve with an effective backstage and greenroom. It’s common... Read more »
Feb 24, 2021, 5:53 PM
Electret Condenser vs True Condenser Microphones
Studios all across the world use condenser microphones, though you might’ve never considered what makes a “true condenser” as opposed to… not?... Read more »
Jul 17, 2017, 6:58 PM
Avid Updates Software for VENUE S6L
Avid has updated their software for the Avid VENUE S6L live sound system. VENUE 5.5 offers support for the Avid Stage 16 Remote I/O box for S6L,... Read more »
Jul 5, 2017, 5:17 PM
Soundcraft Updates Si Impact Firmware
Soundcraft has updated the firmware of their Si Impact mixer to version 2.0. The new firmware doubles the available mix channels: Now you can... Read more »
Jun 9, 2017, 2:57 PM
QSC Updates TouchMix Digital Mixer Firmware
QSC has released version 3.0 firmware for the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 digital mixers and version 1.2 firmware for the TouchMix-30 Pro digital... Read more »
May 9, 2017, 6:01 PM
Rein in the Reverb
Reverb is an integral part of near every finished recording. It creates space in the mix, and ambience and body for individual instruments. For... Read more »
May 4, 2017, 5:34 PM
Powered Mixer, Powered Speaker, or Power Amp?
Q: I see powered mixers, powered speakers, and power amps for PAs. I’m a bit confused which do I need? Does everything need to be powered? A:... Read more »
Apr 19, 2017, 5:01 PM
Waves Updates Plug-ins to v9.91
Waves has updated their plug-ins to version 9.91. In addition to fixing bugs, the new update includes the following enhancements: All plugins... Read more »
Apr 18, 2017, 7:28 PM
Vocalists: Bring Your Own Mic to the Gig
As a vocalist singing with bands (and that includes instrumentalists who sing backups as well as lead singers), it’s possible to get by without... Read more »