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EXTENDED: Free Driver Upgrade From Mackie

Mackie has announced they are extending the free driver upgrade that instantly connects Onyx-i FireWire Production Mixers with Pro Tools M-Powered 8.

K-array "bedazzles" at SxSW

Audio specialist Sennheiser provided spectacular sound for a diverse range of artists during the SXSW Music Festival as its microphones and wireless transmitters—as well as the revolutionary loudspeakers from distributed brand K-array—

Neumann's Newest: The TLM 102.

The TLM 102, which is 13% smaller than its "big brother"," the TLM 103, delivers legendary Neumann performance in a small and economically attractive package.

Fishman Aura Sixteen

Already generating considerable buzz with music product writers and user forums, the Fishman Aura Sixteen features an open architecture for loading up to 16 Images via USB from the included Aura Image Gallery. 

Live Sound 101—Choosing a Mic

 

Sound guys wear T-shirts. Usually black ones. And they typically display a line of text that’s a variation on the phrase: “I know what all the knobs and buttons do -— and it took a long time to learn.” That knowledge was what separated sound techs from performers. 

Can You Mic The Drum Kit Please?

To keep the drum sound tight, turn off mics not in use in a particular tune, use a noise gate on each drum mic, and/or overdub the drums.