live sound

What you know about mics could change everything... Microphones are the most important tools used in live sound. Just as a carpenter must know how to use power tools to accomplish a certain task,...

QSC K Series - Prepare to Be Blown Away

When we got our hands on QSC's K Series loudspeakers, we felt like we needed to really showcase how great this line is. Throughout the summer, we’ll be featuring the K10 and K12 in lots of different...

Waves V9 Plugs Support 64-bit, Lose the ilok

Version 9 plug-ins from Waves--announced last month--are now available.They offer support for 64-bit operation and a new ID process that means no more need for an iLok. Full Story is HERE.

Gigging Right: Hearing Onstage

What? What!? WHAT?!!! Hearing yourself onstage is no joke when it comes to getting your performance down. Do you know what you need to? Many years ago, I read a story about a Nashville touring band—I...

NAMM 2012: Alan Parson on Working with the Beatles

Part...hmmm...we've lost track...of Alan Parsons and Dave Pack at NAMM 2012 - Alan on working with the Beatles...

Aphex a Massive Presence at Grammy 2012

For years Aphex has been behind the scenes at the world’s most watched live events, and has long been at the heart of the Grammy Awards. This year, through our friends at Music Mix Mobile, Aphex...

Backstage Sound for the GRAMMYS

Ever wonder what it's like to run sound for a giant show like the Grammys? Well...we've got the backstage info. And the only peek at the schematic released...Are you an aspiring live sound engineer?...

NAMM 2012: Alan Parsons on Abbey Road Training

Our coverage of Alan Parsons and Dave Pack's awesome presentation at NAMM 2012 continues. This time, Alan talks about Abbey Road Studios as a training ground...

NAMM 2012: Mackie DL1608 with Jim Roese

Jim Roese got a personal tour of the Mackie DL1608 mixer at NAMM 2012 for SoundProLive Network. Check it out!

Polarity vs. Phase

One of the most often misused terms among audio people is “phase”. “Sound’s like it’s out of phase...” seems to be the go to troubleshooting response when something is out of whack. My...