Video of the Week

Editor George Petersen reviews the October 2024 issue of FRONT of HOUSE, which features: Green Day’s “The Saviors Tour,” “35 Must-See Live Sound Products at AES New York”, sound for the musical revival of “Once Upon a Mattress” on Broadway; a review of Sennheiser’s next-gen MD 421 Kompakt cardioid dynamic mic; and more.

The next-gen of the classic MD 421, the new MD 421 Kompakt delivers the same legendary performance, but in a multipurpose package with an integral swivel stand mount. The MD 421 Kompakt features a cardioid pickup pattern and remarkable dynamic range, delivering crystal-clear sound reproduction in live sound and recording applications.

Journey behind the epic “World of Hans Zimmer” tour with FOH engineer Colin Pink (The BRIT Awards, MTV VMAs) as he takes us through the setup of this impressive show.

Ideal for use by stagehands, musicians, bands, performers, churches and educational facilities, StandWrench is designed to deal with the “loose music stand” problem at gigs and rehearsals.

Offering all the power of its Quantum338 digital mixing console but in a smaller footprint, the new Quantum326 is a good fit for smaller performance spaces and touring productions with tight logistics constraints.

Editor George Petersen reviews the September 2024 issue of FRONT of HOUSE, which features The Foo Fighters’ Everything or Nothing at All Tour; Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour; new live theater and performing arts center installs; an interview with FOH engineer Paul David Hager; a Buyers Guide on Column Array Speakers; and so much more for the live sound reinforcement professional.

Cohesion Audio’s new CF series of fill speakers are designed to meet the demands of live performance and permanent installs, offering seamless integration and exceptional sound clarity. Here, Cohesion’s team of experts share the story behind the creation of the CF series, diving into the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped these cutting-edge products.

Created specifically for live sound engineers, Harrison LiveTrax is an efficient and cost-effective multitrack recording and virtual sound check software solution that seamlessly interfaces with Allen & Heath console systems.

Yorkville Sound expands its NX range of rugged, powered loudspeakers for pro P.A. users in live performance, background music or stage monitor applications with two new models. The 8” NX8P and 12” NX12P represent a modern update to this classic series, with advanced DSP, precise limiting, extended connectivity, exceptional sound, and 2600 or 4850 peak watts of onboard power.

Editor George Petersen reviews the August 2024 issue of FRONT of HOUSE, which features a peek at this summer’s hottest festivals, the evolution of HOLOPLOT immersive and beamforming sound technology, Grupo Firme’s “La Última Peda Tour,” a spotlight on new house of worship installations, a Buyers Guide to Mini 4”-7” Line Arrays and more.

In this JBL Pro Tech Talk, JBL’s Brandon Knudsen discusses the JBL Portable PA lineup to determine which family and models are best for different applications.

Here’s a look at Solotech’s Meyer Sound install for Tampa Bay’s Amalie Arena (home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team). The new system includes 96 Panther loudspeakers, 14 Leopard compact line arrays and 20 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements along with 19 Ultra-X40 compact loudspeakers.