Something Old, Something New
We audio pros are an odd lot. We have a fondness for gear which may not be the latest model…but sometimes, this progress thing isn’t always so bad.
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New Gear, Oct. 2024
American Recorder Technologies XLR and 1/4” Plug and Jack Cleaners, and other new offerings from Biamp, d&b Group, DPA, FANTEK, Lake People, Neutrik, Sennheiser, Sommer Cable, Voice-Acoustic and Waves.
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35 Must-See Live Sound Products at AES NYC
Returning to NYC this month, this annual show mainly focuses on recording technologies, yet there’s a treasure trove of cool new items for sound-reinforcement users. Check these out!
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Green Day ‘Saviors’ Tour
Danny Abelson drops by the band’s current one-year world tour and chats with FOH engineer Kevin Lemoine about his mix secrets — one of which is an analog Neve 5088 console he takes on the road. Photos by Steve Jennings
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Recent House of Worship Projects
FRONT of HOUSE visits recent church upgrades with an eye towards improved audio and vocal intelligibility, where the word is all-important.
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The Vine Theater
The Vine Theater in Waterloo, NY is a 1,600-seat performance space in a $440-million casino complex that opened in 2017. The venue ramped up its P.A. rig, choosing a newly developed point-source solution over line array options, with surprising results.
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Measurement Microphones
Whether verifying speaker specs, tuning rooms or ringing out monitors, an accurate, dependable reference mic is a must. We present under-$1,000 choices for pro applications.
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‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Returns to Broadway
This classic musical comedy returns to the Broadway stage, and Bryan Reesman chats with Audio A1/FOH engineer Ashton McWhirter, who keeps everything audio running smoothly.
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Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Microphone
Sennheiser unveils this versatile, next-gen version of its classic MD 421 cardioid dynamic mic. FRONT of HOUSE snagged one of the first models off the production line, and Steve Savanyu puts it to the test.
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Effect-ive Strategies
Steve La Cerra provides road-tested tips for managing effects in your FOH (and monitor) mixes. Try some of these on your next gig!
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Miking Choirs
Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, offers proven techniques (and a few slick tricks) for getting a great sound from large vocal groups.
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Audio Techs
Good help is hard to find, but as Baker Lee explains, no matter what equipment one has, it’s only as good as the people setting it up and running the show.
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