Live Sound

Trace Elliot ELF Review

Performer Magazine checks out the new Trace Elliot Elf Micro Bass Head in our latest hands-on review. Bass amps typically require a lot of power to move air in those low frequencies, and...

The Best Low-Wattage Amps Under $700

GEAR ROUNDUP: Performer Magazine recommends its favorite Low-Wattage Guitar Amps. The days...

Shure Introduces Axient Digital Wireless System

Today, at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Shure debuted its...

ENTER TO WIN a Galaxy Audio GPS-8 full range personal monitor PA system

Here’s your chance to demo the amazing GPS-8 full range personal monitor PA...

[REVIEW] Hotone British Invasion

Performer Magazine reviews the Hotone British Invasion Nano Legacy Amp, a small Vox-like...

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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Shure Announces 600 MHz Wireless Rebate
By Benjamin Ricci on April 18, 2017
Shure Incorporated today announced a rebate program of up to $500 per channel on the purchase of new Shure wireless microphones and personal monitor systems...
PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer Review
By Benjamin Ricci on March 27, 2017
Performer Magazine takes a look at the analog goodness of the PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB mixer. PROS: heavy-duty build quality, great mic pres, Bluetooth, no...
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[REVIEW] PreSonus AIR10 Powered PA Speakers
By Benjamin Ricci on March 22, 2017
We were able to test out the PreSonus AIR10 active PA speakers over the course of a few weeks, and are happy to report...
The Macrotones Road Test Audio-Technica ATM350a Microphone Systems
By Nate Leskovic on March 15, 2017
Hittin’ The Road with The Macrotones and the Audio-Technica ATM350a Microphone Systems [Editor’s note – we recently sent the horn-infused Boston-based band The Macrotones on...
TOUR TEST FINAL REPORT: Putting Electro-Voice ND Mics Through Their Paces
By Ainjel Emme & Scarlet Canary on March 10, 2017
[Editor’s note – we recently chose two artists to test out the rugged, dynamic Electro-Voice ND series microphones (Ainjel Emme and Scarlet Canary). They documented...