Back in the Saddle, Again
Having just returned (and survived) from last month’s NAMM and InfoComm shows, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief — for a… Read More »Back in the Saddle, Again
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A Memorable 20th Annual Parnelli Awards
The 20th Annual Parnelli Awards were held Friday, June 3 during the 2022 NAMM show, with both events taking a big, if asterisked, step toward pre-pandemic normalcy.
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NAMM & InfoComm 2022: A Tale of Two Tradeshows
Two back-to-back conventions in one week? We present our picks of the hottest new sound reinforcement products from both NAMM and InfoComm 2022 show floors.
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Tears for Fears ‘The Tipping Point’ Tour 2022
Formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, Tears for Fears is an English pop band known for their infectious hits like “Shout,” “Head… Read More »Tears for Fears ‘The Tipping Point’ Tour 2022
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‘MJ The Musical’ on Broadway
This new show, based on the life of the late Michael Jackson, is the hottest ticket on Broadway. Michael Eddy chats with sound designer Gareth Owen about bringing all the sonic excitement to life.
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Powered, 12-inch ‘Speaker on a Stick’ P.A. Speakers
We present the familiar S.O.S. (speaker on a stick) workhorses of the industry: two-way, powered 12-inch speakers that offer a punch, whether used alone or paired with a subwoofer.
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Inside Some Recent Nightclub Projects
As we return toward normalcy, one of the first signs is that clubs are getting ready for re-openings. So get ready to party as we look into some recent upgrades.
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DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone. Steve Savanyu gets the lowdown on the latest offering from DPA — a kick mic that takes a decidedly different approach from most transducers designed for that purpose.
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Phantom Power: I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts
I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts. Are you really getting 48-volts? The concept of phantom power may be seemingly simple, but Steve La Cerra scares up a few details that you may not be aware of.
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Miking Choirs
Miking Choirs. John McJunkin, our man in the pews, offers some proven techniques (and a few slick tricks) for getting a great sound from large vocal groups.
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Gain Structure
Gain Structure. Low input / high output is the goal, and Baker Lee boils down the entire process of live mixing to a few time-tested concepts that are simple, yet often misunderstood.
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