Live Sound

REVIEW: Ultimate Ears Pro LIVE in-ear stage monitors

OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, these new Ultimate Ears LIVE in-ears cost over two grand. There, I said it. They’ve hella expensive and probably are out of reach...

Enter to Win a JBL EON ONE Compact All-in-One PA

We’re looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test...

VIDEO SERIES: QSC TouchMix-16 Overview & Review

We recently held a nationwide search to find a band to win...

JBL IRX 112-BT REVIEW

The new IRX series from JBL is basically a culmination of everything...

ELITE ACOUSTICS ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES the D6-8 PRO Acoustic Amplifier

Elite Acoustics Engineering is proud to announce the D6-8 Pro Acoustic Amplifier is...

Learn how to get better live sound on stage. Performer Magazine will guide you through the world of pro audio and how to get killer stage production on your budget. Live sound includes everything from guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets, to PA systems, to compact mixers, outboard effects and so much more. Go behind the scenes with live sound professionals for tips on setting up your stage show, mixing advice for small, medium and large gigs as well as reviews on the latest gear like microphones and personal monitor systems for your band.

Our experts will even cover cutting edge live sound technology, like wireless mixers from companies like Mackie, as well as pro signal routing tips with Yamaha. We even go behind the scenes with Shure Microphones to explore revolutionary dynamic mics like the KSM8 Dualdyne. We even share real-world testimonials from product testers we’ve sent on tour with live sound gear from companies like Electro-Voice, Audio-Technica, Shure, Mackie and many others.

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Sennheiser offers anniversary deals on Vocal, Lavalier, Pedalboard and Portable Lav Sets
By Benjamin Ricci on August 3, 2020
Whether you are a musician or a content creator – Sennheiser’s anniversary deal for August and September has something great in store for you! To...
SHURE INTRODUCES SLX-D DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM
By Benjamin Ricci on August 3, 2020
Whether it’s a high-school theater production, corporate meeting, or a Sunday service, live events need to deliver flawless audio and require products that are straightforward...
REVIEW: Clear Tune Monitors CE320 In-Ears
By Chris Devine on June 4, 2020
There used to be a great divide, you could go out of your budget and get the best, or stay within your budget, and maybe...
Blackstar Silverline Special Amplifier Review
By Chris Devine on May 11, 2020
Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical amp versions and features that guitar players actually want. The whole...
TOUR TEST: Bose F1 4-Part Video Series and Review
By Aaron Kellim on April 2, 2020
[Editor’s note – a few months back we opened up submissions for artists to win and demo the new Bose F1 for their live shows,...