Do you panic when you don't get a signal from the stage? "Why can't I hear the singer!?!" No more worries...this list explains the common line check problems and how you can fix them. This means less time spent on line checks and more time making the band sound ... Read More
Understanding Crosstalk and How To Eliminate It
It's 3rd grade lunch period at the local elementary school. Kids are talking and eating at their tables. Crosstalk is when you are talking with the kid seated across from you and then other kids start talking and next thing you know, everyone is talking and no one is listening! ... Read More
Types of Audio Cables
Cables have three main parts. They have two ends, with appropriate connectors depending on the use, and the wire that runs between them. Cables are typically male/male such as 1/4 TRS cables or male/female such as microphone (XLR cables). Cable Types XLR connectors: XLR's are typically ... Read More
Why Audio Cables Fail
Cables fail when in motion. That is to say cables that are pulled, yanked, moved, and twisted are bound to fail. Some of the reasons for failure include: - Stepping on it. - Dropping something heavy on it. - Roll something over it. - Corrosion. Wire ... Read More
Six Common Cable Problems and Solutions
Water was streaming out the end of our driveway. The main water pipe going to the house had sprung a leak. There were only two ways of fixing the problem; digging up the driveway for finding and repairing the leak or running a new line without disturbing the driveway at all. A problem with an ... Read More
The Most Frightening Article I’ve Ever Read | The Chain Sinnet
On April 18th, I read the most frightening article I've ever laid eyes on. Not that I pulled out my eyes and set them on the article. But as I read through the article, my eyes were ready to pop out. What was the title of the article? "No More Tangled Extension Cords: How to Wrap Up Your ... Read More
The Right Soldering Tools For The Job
Those who have the right tools usually get the job done right the first time. A recent email prompted me to cover the tools required for soldering. Like any job, soldering can be simple or complex. This article outlines the basic tools for the job. Soldering Irons All soldering ... Read More
Baptismal Amplification and Safety
"WACO, Texas (AP) -- A pastor performing a baptism was electrocuted inside his church Sunday morning when he adjusted a nearby microphone while standing in water, a church employee said. The Rev. Kyle Lake, 33, was stepping into the baptistery as he reached out for the microphone, which ... Read More