Immersive Technology in the Live Environment
David Kennedy and Michael Garrison reflect on the current state of immersive installs with input from a bevy of experts from different companies in the field.
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Rental Management Software: Is Your Company Ready?
Keeping track of your company’s equipment inventory and knowing “what’s where” can be a big part of operating a successful rental company. We present some software solutions suited for the live audio industry.
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Audio Analysis Tools, Part 3
David Kennedy wraps up his series on measurement systems, this month looking at pro-level 2-channel software packages and some interface solutions for getting a test mic signal into your computer.
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Audio Analysis Tools, Part 2
Affordable Audio Measurement Microphones Last month (FRONT of HOUSE, Aug. 2022, page 23), we discussed handheld real-time analyzers, bundled hardware/software kits and Mac/PC-based software systems.… Read More »Audio Analysis Tools, Part 2
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Audio Analysis Tools, Part 1
Audio Analysis Tools, Part 1. Audio analyzers have been an essential part of the industry for decades. In this issue, David K. Kennedy begins a multi-part survey on the currently available hardware, software, peripherals and systems for the task.
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Sound System Troubleshooting
Occasionally — thankfully, very occasionally — I get a call about a sound system that’s not working as expected or as it used to; other… Read More »Sound System Troubleshooting
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Loudspeaker Efficiency and Sensitivity
Tech Feature
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Are Bigger Bass Box Vents Always Better?
For the last couple of months we have been answering some FAQ’s relating to sub drivers and enclosures (AKA, bass boxes) that are well suited… Read More »Are Bigger Bass Box Vents Always Better?
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Concert Subwoofer Designs
Driver Specifications and Enclosure Tradeoffs Last month (FRONT of HOUSE, Jan. 2022, page 15), we answered some FAQs relating to subwoofer drivers and the most… Read More »Concert Subwoofer Designs
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The Best Concert Sound Sub Drivers and Enclosures
In this first-in-a-series FRONT of HOUSE Tech Feature, author David K. Kennedy answers some FAQ’s relating to sub drivers and enclosures that are well suited… Read More »The Best Concert Sound Sub Drivers and Enclosures
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Planning for Both High-Performance Acoustics and Media Systems
Consultants must communicate the need to develop the use of A/V technology to their venue design clients. Well-designed acoustics and technical systems represent a necessity… Read More »Planning for Both High-Performance Acoustics and Media Systems
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DYI Loudspeaker Design: The B&C 215-DCX
The past generation of large concert loudspeakers has been dominated by line arrays. While line arrays maybe well-suited to arenas, outdoor music festivals and stadium… Read More »DYI Loudspeaker Design: The B&C 215-DCX
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