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Music Industry Steps Up to the Plate - Chapter 4

During one of my classes at the Miami Guitar Festival, I was pleasantly surprised by the insight of some of the questions from the players on the subject of amplifying an instrument. One student observantly asked about the difference in recording in the studio versus amplification of the guitar during a live performance.

Full Circle - Nurture Those Goals

On my full circle journey of my musical dream, it is imperative to recall as vividly as possible my initial list of goals: to become a respectable guitar player, recording artist, and an effective and fun instructor, plus - I can’t leave out the obvious selfish part - play music and see the world!

 

Review: Blue enCore 100 and 200 Series Mics

Most know Blue to be a manufacturer of high quality studio microphones—Their creative, intuitive and distinctive designs have caught attention from many engineers over the years. Now, Blue's debut into live stage miking applications could not be more impressive.

New At NAMM - Mojave Mics

Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) introduces the Mojave Audio MA-101fet Condenser Microphone.

L2P@ 20X NAMM

New Decade Brings Hope for Manufacturers and Retailers of Music Products as NAMM Show Attendance Increases Following the Worst Economic Year in Recent Memory

Technology Of Rock

The Scorpions command a passionate and massive following, which has grown with their recent chart-topping release, "Humanity: Hour 1." That's a laudable accomplishment for any band, let alone one that has been defining and innovating the hard rock and heavy metal genres for close to forty years.

How Many Mics Does It Take?

Ever wonder just how many microphones are on stage during the average "big-name" concert?

Road Adventures - Chapter 2

One thing I have to remember about road adventures is the coming home part.  There needs to be some sort of a strategy in order to enjoy both a home and a road life.

2 New From Blue

Blue Microphones has launched enCORE, a new series of microphones that bring their heritage of high-quality studio microphones to the stage. The enCORE 100, 200, and 300 models are designed and priced for any live application from the rehearsal space and coffee shop to the auditorium and stadium.

New At SNAMM - Da-Cappo DA12 Cardioid Earset Mic

The Da-Cappo DA12 Cardioid Earset Microphone, from Hosa Technology, features a European designed and built capsule with a cardioid polar pattern, for applications where high SPL (sound pressure level) monitoring would severely restrict gain before feedback.