This could be the most important thing you read all day. Wireless microphones and in-ear systems that use the 600 MHz band, in the United States, will soon be doing so illegally. In some cases, they will stop working. The good news is I’m here to help. Why illegal wireless? The United States ... Read More
New audio products are coming to the market this year (2018) and Chris and Brian go to the NAMM trade show in Anaheim, California to check out the new products like speakers, audio mixers, microphones, and even find a few surprises along the way. Find out what's coming out this year, what's worth ... Read More
Short Description: A limiter is a compressor with a quicker attack time. It is used for a safety device in live applications to prevent sudden spikes in volume like a dropped microphone or any other sudden sound blast. Details: A limiter is a compressor with a stronger ratio and quicker ... Read More
Wireless sound amplificaiton occurs via three primary microphone types; handheld, lapel (Laveliere) microphone, and the earpiece. Which is right for you?A handheld wireless microphone is perfect for any situation where the mic is passed around or only used for a short amount of time. ... Read More
You could put a lapel mic on anyone in seven seconds. An ear-worn microphone might take a little longer. But this isn't a rodeo. You don't win anything for the fastest time. Most of all, the person being miked is already uncomfortable and a quick accosting just makes it worse. Let's jump into ... Read More
Wow, four new console releases in April, the new Mackie Series, the new PreSonus StudioLive CS18AI, the new "affordable" DiGiCo S21, and the Yamaha TF audio console available in 16, 24, or 32 input versions. The Yamaha TF is definitely a console I want to explore because the price point ($2,950 - ... Read More
Want to buy a DiGiCo console? Grab your neighbor’s wallet because they are EX-PENSIVE! I’m all for paying up for a quality console but what comes with the lower-priced ($7k) DiGiCo S21? I don’t assume it’s because they are going after a larger market. Oh, it’s entirely possible that someone at ... Read More
Are custom molded in-ears that easy to make? How do they sound? I’d seen the how-to videos so I decided to give it a try. The results were surprising. I use a set of Logitech Ultimate Ears UE600 IEMs on the road, good for what I need without being so pricey I worry about I losing them. They ... Read More
