Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
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...
REVIEW: Yamaha THR10 II Modeling Combo Amp
All in one bedroom/home/practice amps often get a bad rap -- yes, they have effects, but usually...
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 that...
Shure Introduces Axient Digital Wireless System
Today, at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Shure debuted its Axient® Digital Wireless System. As the new premier wireless solution in Shure’s successful portfolio, Axient Digital builds on the...
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 system from Galaxy Audio! Performer is looking for a dynamic product tester to win and demo the GPS-8 full range personal...
[REVIEW] Hotone British Invasion
Performer Magazine reviews the Hotone British Invasion Nano Legacy Amp, a small Vox-like amp that won't break the bank. In May of 2016 we reviewed Hotone’s Mojo Diamond Nano Legacy amp. Now they’re...
Shure Announces 600 MHz Wireless Rebate
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 accompanied by the trade-in of wireless...
PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer Review
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 direct-box needed for guitar/bass....
[REVIEW] PreSonus AIR10 Powered PA Speakers
We were able to test out the PreSonus AIR10 active PA speakers over the course of a few weeks, and are happy to report that these might just be the hidden gem of the live sound world. PROS:...
The Macrotones Road Test Audio-Technica ATM350a Microphone Systems
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 the road to test out the...
TOUR TEST FINAL REPORT: Putting Electro-Voice ND Mics Through Their Paces
[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 their experiences on social...
FINAL REPORT: Taking the Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Mic on the Road and Back Again
[Editor’s note – we recently chose two gear testers to demo the game-changing KSM8 Dualdyne Dynamic mics from Shure – one to test the mic on tour, and the other to put it to use in the studio. They...