Live Sound
In-ear monitors, or IEMs, are an integral part of any professional live performance. They sound better and are much smaller than stage wedges, offering musicians a far more effective monitoring solution by delivering consistent sound no matter where they are on stage. Depending on your budget and intention, adding IEMs to your workflow can be either a modest upgrade to your setup or serious evolution of your production value. In this guide, we'll be going over the advantages (and disadvantages) of IEMs as well as some of the intricacies and
Now that we’ve discussed the basic gear you need to put on a live show, lets look at the specific kind of gear and knowledge you’d need to set up a professional event at a large venue, stadium, or arena. Whether you want to gain more knowledge in pro live sound or you’re just curious, you’re in the right place!
If you’re a beginner or want more context for this article, go ahead and check out the
When it comes to putting on a live show, knowing the specific gear to get and how to use it can be a daunting prospect. There are tons of different microphones, speaker systems, monitoring setups, and mixer environments, all of which are suited for different types of performance settings. And that's not even including power distribution, cabling, and other miscellaneous equipment you'll need to put on a proper event. But fear not reader. In this guide, we'll go over all the gear you'll want to consider and why, whether you're putting on
Whether you’re speaking at a small gathering or DJing for a huge crowd, there are seemingly an endless number of considerations with respect to the size, design and functionality of the speakers available on today’s market.
Today we’re going to focus on active speakers, meaning none of the speakers on this list need an external an amplifier to work. Furthermore, the models in the larger PA speaker category have all the speaker drivers necessary to produce a wide frequency range of sound so you won’t need to buy an external subwoofer. Many of
Mackie is announcing two new additions to its popular “Thump” loudspeaker series: the 10” Thump210 and Thump210XT. Perfect for giving your gigs a little more oomph, these active loudspeakers feature feedback elimination and built-in music ducking to make DJ and band performances run smoother.
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Andrew Swift is at Electro-Voice's NAMM 2024 booth to introduce the new EVERSE 12 Weatherized Battery-Powered Loudspeaker!
Will Electro-Voice's new speaker make it into your setup? Share your thoughts below.
One of the most surprising developments at this year's NAMM conference was the announcement by Pioneer DJ's parent company of a new line of DJ products, branded AlphaTheta. The AlphaTheta Corporation is a major umbrella of audio companies that includes Pioneer DJ, KUVO, rekordbox, TORAIZ, and Serato. Now, AlphaTheta is adding a new brand to sit alongside its legacy Pioneer DJ brand that bears the conglomerate's name.
As part of this exciting announcement, AlphaTheta is dropping two new DJ products: the
It’s that time of year again—with the holidays are just around the corner, everyone is in a celebratory mood. If you find yourself wanting to buy a sound system and have no idea where to start, then this beginner’s buying guide will be of great help. For a beginner system, I highly recommend a powered speaker because they contain the built-in amplifiers that are optimized for the best sound. You don’t have to worry about calculations or providing additional equipment like amp racks and heavy speaker cables. Some powered speakers include built-
Shure continues bringing technical excellence and dependable performance to its popular lineup of headphones and earphones with two exciting updates, a new AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphone and a new pair of the venerable SE215 earphones, styled in a distinctively eye-catching green.
AONIC 50
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With so many vocal microphones out there, how do you know which one is best for you? Shure’s Russ Helfman and Laura Davidson give advice on picking out the right live vocal mic and go through the best mics that Shure has to offer.
0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Common Polar Patters
2:47 - SM58 Mic
7:48 - Beta 58A Mic
11:03 - Super 55 Mic
14:06 - SM86 Mic
17:35 - Beta 87A & Beta 87C
20:47 - KSM8 & KSM9
27:27 - Final Thoughts
29:30 - Q&A
How do you decide which microphone to choose? Let us know your tips in the Comments section, below
As the available bandwidth in the wireless world becomes increasingly crowded, professionals need more and more flexible tools to meet their demands. Shure’s new GLX-D+ Dual-Band Digital Wireless System is well equipped for the task, expanding the original GLX-D system into the 5.8 GHz range.
Musicians, performers, and system integrators looking for a wireless in-ear monitoring solution that delivers accurate sound and reliable performance are going to be very excited to hear about the new 3000 Series Wireless IEM System from Audio-Technica. This powerful yet cost-effective system operates in the DF2 band (470 to 608 MHz) of the UHF frequency spectrum, far away from potential Wi-Fi and cell phone interference
It's clear there’s a growing segment of musicians and performers working on smaller stages who are considering switching to wireless in-ear monitoring, but concerns about expensive, complicated, and/or unreliable systems have kept them from making the move. If this sounds familiar, then you’re going to want to check out Sennheiser’s new XSW Wireless IEM systems, engineered to provide clear sound you can count on, while being easy
Mobile PAs have some endemic problems—limited inputs and outputs, limited built-in effects, subpar Bluetooth performance, and acoustics that leave a lot to be desired. JBL is hoping to change that with its PRX ONE mobile PA system for midsize live events. With a clear and powerful performance, an extensive seven-channel mixer built in, a full suite of effects from renowned manufacturers, and more, the JBL PRX ONE
When it comes to live sound mixers that punch above their class and perform day and night, Mackie immediately comes to mind. Though it has been quite a while since we've seen an analog Mackie mixer emblazoned with the Onyx name, the new Onyx Series will be a welcome sight for touring bands, engineers, home recordists, and content creators. These premium analog mixers combine upscale audio performance with powerful USB multitrack recording and playback, and since