Live Sound

TOUR TEST: Bose F1 4-Part Video Series and Review

[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, and from those entries Aaron Kellim rose...

REVIEW: Yamaha THR10 II Modeling Combo Amp

All in one bedroom/home/practice amps often get a bad rap — yes,...

Enter to Win: QSC TouchMix-16 Compact Digital Mixer

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

How to Make Sure Your Band is Prepared for Late Night TV

If your band is going to play a late-night TV show, here’s...

Enter to Win Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System

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

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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Mackie ProFX v3 Mixer REVIEW
By Benjamin Ricci on January 30, 2020
Mackie’s latest revision to its classic ProFX mixer lineup, the new ProFXv3, adds a number of useful upgrades, without a hefty price tag. Taking a...
REVIEW: Mackie SRM-Flex Portable Column PA system
By Benjamin Ricci on January 29, 2020
These portable “column style” PA systems seem to be all the rage these days, and it’s no surprise why. With their lightweight design, and easy-to-assemble...
Mackie Elevates ProFX Series with Professional Upgrades
By Benjamin Ricci on January 7, 2020
Upgraded preamps, effects, USB recording, and Pro Tools® | First included At NAMM 2020, Mackie will be showcasing the complete redesign of their most popular analog...
REVIEW: Yamaha Stagepas 1K
By Benjamin Ricci on November 25, 2019
We’ve tested out some of the previous Stagepas entries from Yamaha in the past, and our spellchecker still hasn’t forgiven us. Joking aside, the Stagepas...
HARMAN Announces New JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA System
By Benjamin Ricci on October 9, 2019
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, today announced the new JBL EON ONE Compact portable PA system. The...