Minimum Volume, Maximum Punch
Maintaining a punchy mix at lower volumes can be tricky business. Here are some tips to keep mojo in your mix without chasing the patrons… Read More »Minimum Volume, Maximum Punch
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Surviving Cold Weather Gigs: A Winterizing Tale
Cold weather is not my friend. When the temperature drops below 60 degrees F, my friends look on laughing as I desperately search for a… Read More »Surviving Cold Weather Gigs: A Winterizing Tale
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Choosing a Vocal Microphone
Given a choice, the vast majority of musicians I know would rather use their own gear than use rented or “house” equipment. And yet, a… Read More »Choosing a Vocal Microphone
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Nightmare on Gig Street
Halloween is a great time to tell scary stories, so here are some tales of nightmarish gigs. Welcome to Mudfest According to an unofficial gig history… Read More »Nightmare on Gig Street
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Things You Should (or Shouldn’t) Do at Front of House
As the live sound industry slowly returns to a more normal workflow in what hopefully is the post-Covid era, I’ve found that some of us… Read More »Things You Should (or Shouldn’t) Do at Front of House
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Kick It Up a Notch: Getting Great Bass Drum Sounds
This month’s Buyers Guide (on page 16) spotlights kick drum microphones. Obviously, mic choices will have a huge influence on the kick sound, but there… Read More »Kick It Up a Notch: Getting Great Bass Drum Sounds
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Avoiding Latency When Using Parallel Compression
Compression is probably the type of processing most often used for live sound applications, and you’re probably aware that compression can be used to control… Read More »Avoiding Latency When Using Parallel Compression
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The Vacation is Over
Vacations aren’t much fun when they’re forced upon you, and I’m willing to bet that most of us who work in the concert production industry… Read More »The Vacation is Over
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Show Files: Playing it Safe
A surprising number of engineers use digital consoles almost the same way they use analog consoles: they store a single scene, recall it at sound… Read More »Show Files: Playing it Safe
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Audio Tools To Make Your Job Easier
With a little luck, many of us will start returning to work in the next few weeks. After that long hiatus, some of our gear… Read More »Audio Tools To Make Your Job Easier
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Are You Operating at a Pro Audio Level?
One of the keys to good audio is proper gain structure, and by now you’re familiar with the basics such as connecting microphones to mic… Read More »Are You Operating at a Pro Audio Level?
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Wave Hello: Optimizing Your Wireless Rig
When was the last time you paid attention to the antennas in your wireless system? Maybe it was at that gig when you realized… Read More »Wave Hello: Optimizing Your Wireless Rig
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