Originally designed as a “cue-mix” system allowing performers in a recording studio to control what they hear in their headphones, personal monitor mixers have moved… Read More »Hear Technologies Hear Back OCTO Personal Monitor Mix System
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I’m a guitar player. If you think about it, the sonic differences between, say a Taylor acoustic and a $79 student guitar are largely due… Read More »Sensaphonics Dual Dynamic Custom IEMs
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Sennheiser is no stranger to wireless technologies that pros can depend on, ranging from entry-level systems to its flagship System Digital 6000. Over the past… Read More »Sennheiser ew 500 G4 Wireless Mic System
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Okay, Sherman, set the Wayback Machine for the Dark Ages. No, not those Dark Ages, but the late ‘70s… A Little History In that… Read More »Bose Professional S1 Pro Multi-Position P.A. System
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In most sound systems, low frequencies radiate from the loudspeaker in all directions, often causing unwanted LF energy buildup in areas like the stage. In… Read More »QSC KS212C Cardioid Subwoofer
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Remote Mic Preamp with Dante Out Rupert Neve is one of the most revered names in electronic and audio equipment design. Naturally, I was excited… Read More »Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8
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The latest offering in beyerdynamic’s Tour Group series, the updated TG 1000 wireless mic system, comes fully loaded. It packs a pair of 24-bit digital… Read More »beyerdynamic TG 1000 Digital Wireless with Dante
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Everybody knows Camarillo, CA-based Rat Sound. The company was co-founded by Dave Rat in 1980, largely to serve the growing market for touring punk bands.… Read More »Rat Sound’s SoundTools RatCat Series
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Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m one of those diehard ribbon mic fans. In fact, I published the first review of Royer’s — still remarkable —… Read More »Royer Labs R-10 Ribbon Microphone
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I have met some die-hard Lectrosonics fans over the years, but I personally have little experience using their gear. I thought this might be good… Read More »Lectrosonics Duet In-Ear Monitoring System
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Twelve years after debuting its J series, d&b audiotechnik introduces its new SL-Series flagship line array, which builds upon J’s strengths and propels the company into the future. In January, I traveled to Germany for a close-up, hands-on look at this next-generation, large-format speaker system. And with the company’s new Soundscape object-based immersive audio system, 2018 is shaping up to be an impressive year for d&b.
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One of the issues facing musicians who use IEMs is the debate over whether to use custom-fit or “generic” fit earpieces. Custom IEMs promise better isolation and increased comfort, but capturing an accurate ear impression is critical to a successful fit.
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