Live Sound

Enter to win a Mackie DL32S Mixer

We’re looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new Mackie DL32S Mixer. The new Mackie DL32S delivers proven mixing power with legendary Onyx+ mic preamps in an all-new stage-friendly design...

Enter to Win Electro-Voice ZLX BT Speakers

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

Enter to win a Galaxy Audio AS-1400 Wireless Personal Monitor System

We’re looking for one lucky artist to hit the road with a brand-new...

GEAR TEST FINAL REPORT: Cloudlifter on Tour and in the Studio

Editor’s Note – this spring we put a call out to artists...

GEAR TEST: Blue Microphones enCORE Series LIVE with Me Like Bees!

Editor’s Note – this spring we put a call out to bands...

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.

Some of our most popular articles about live sound include:

Sennheiser and Neumann launch special wireless bundle
By Benjamin Ricci on October 2, 2018
To mark Neumann.Berlin’s 90th company anniversary, Sennheiser and Neumann have unveiled a very special promotional bundle that combines a Sennheiser evolution wireless 500 G4 microphone...
REVIEW: Mackie MP Series In-ear Monitors (MP-120, MP-220, MP-240)
By Benjamin Ricci on July 30, 2018
Read our expert review of the new MP Series in-ear monitors from Mackie. Along with the MBD series of DI boxes, Mackie also unveiled a...
REVIEW: Mackie MDB-USB Stereo Direct Box
By Benjamin Ricci on July 25, 2018
I love products like the new Mackie MDB-USB DI box – they’re built to do one job, and they do that job well. End of...
Enter to win the New Mackie FreePlay LIVE Personal PA
By Benjamin Ricci on July 23, 2018
We’re looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new FreePlay LIVE from Mackie. FreePlay LIVE is the ultra-portable, personal PA of your dreams....
Ehrlund EHR-H Microphone Review
By Chris Devine on July 17, 2018
When it comes to live vocals, condenser mics are really starting to make their presence known. It’s a simple design and gives a lot more...