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The best albums are those recorded live. The energy in the room, the connection, the spontaneity; you simply cannot re-create that in a studio. Today’s technology has enabled us to capture art as sound like never before. No tape jams, less hum and feedback and total autopilot are of days past. I remember when all we had were 12 tracks that could record simultaneously and had to figure out how to mix down 32 channels live on the spot. Today, ...
Can I run my event on the wall outlets in the room? Power is everything. Without electricity, the lights wont go on, and your crowd of thousands wont be able to here you. Good power management is crucial to any live event. So can I run my event on the wall outlets in the room? Today’s technology has become much more energy efficient than it used to be. With the advent of led lighting and self powered speakers, events are requiring allot ...
Here are 10 tips for better vocal performances. These helpful hints have been curetted through countless hours of mixing sound from both a front of house and monitor position. We have had the privilege of working with many artist and styles over the years and although styles change, basic principles remain. The next time you hit the stage, I wish you the best performance of your life. 1. Know your stuff forward & backward & ...
One area that I wanted to address this month was parking for your event. This is something that I feel is sometimes overlooked, or paid very little attention to. Getting to the event is your patrons first impression. Eliminating stress not only makes room for them to enjoy the experience, but puts you in a great state of mind knowing that you have provided great customer service. How do my guests arrive? The first question you want to ...
I wanted to reach out and thank everyone on the team at Presonus and Worx Audio for a fantastic job of design and execution. We have been using the ULT 10” as a “general” speaker for many different requirements over the last six months. This box has really stood up to the competition. We love the flat response, style, weight (heavy enough to be legit but not a back breaker) and feature set. The rotatable horn rivals that of monitors far more ...
As many of you are aware, the US frequency spectrum is undergoing a massive shift. Wireless is a powerful tool both in performance and presentation. It has become so commonplace now, that we must all be aware of its functionality and physical attributes. So what is the US frequency Spectrum? According to Collins English dictionary,( https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/frequency-spectrum) frequency as is applies ...
How important is the sound guy? Artists have stated that the guy mixing the show front of house can sometimes make or break a show. While the studio recording may be fantastic, and the artist is giving all they can to the audience, its the sound guys responsibility to amplify the talent and deliver. Today’s educated audience knows when there are technical problems. They are also comparing the live show to what they have heard recorded. P ...
Is it loud enough, and is it intelligible. These are jobs of a good public address system. Many factors contribute to this including quality of equipment, speaker and microphone placement, room acoustic, and event the humidity in the space. It’s important to take time to think about all these factors. If your audience cannot hear you or understand you, its much more difficult to create engagement. How loud is too loud? The decibel can help u ...
Live events spark the sharing of ideas and culture. The best moments happen when we are together. We look forward to these moments and create memories that last forever. A group of people gathered around a commonality can move mountains and shift culture. Forums for exploration have existed since ancient Rome and beyond. It was the sharing of ideas that enabled the further development of methods and technologies. Many of the things we ta ...
We are always searching for products that can give you that competitive edge. We got the opportunity to give the Se V7 a whirl. Divers, built like a tank, its a great tool for you arsenal. Upon first inspection, this is a solidly built, comfortable mic that looks great on any stage. SE claims the components are top notch and have gone beyond expectations in craftsmanship giving us a pro grill and gold plated XLR connections. There is a n ...
