Editor’s Note – this spring we put a call out to bands to test out a package of enCORE Series mics...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
Sennheiser and Neumann launch special wireless bundle
To mark Neumann.Berlin’s 90th company anniversary, Sennheiser and Neumann have unveiled a very...
REVIEW: Mackie MP Series In-ear Monitors (MP-120, MP-220, MP-240)
Read our expert review of the new MP Series in-ear monitors from Mackie. Along with the MBD...
GEAR REVIEW: Mackie ProFX16 Mixer
Pros: Easy, useable features. Small footprint. Flexible for live applications and recording. Cons: Lack of handle for portability. Abridged manual in the box. It's hard to find a mixer that will...
GEAR GUIDE: Wireless Microphones
Intro Once thought of as a luxury ticket item only available and affordable by major artists - a high-quality, clear, dependable wireless rig is now more accessible than...
GEAR REVIEW: Electro-Voice RE320 Microphone
If you have a studio, then I'm sure you're familiar with the standard microphones that have been used for decades, and that are well known for their respective applications. The new Electro-Voice...
Warm-Up Guide for Rock Singers
Rock singers and musicians are part of a special non-conformist rebel clan. Sounding raw, powerful and natural is a valued and important attribute. Yet we are daunted by our own nemesis. Aggressive...
GEAR GUIDE: Home Mixers
While many programs have integrated mixers that can entail hours of clicking away to make the perfect mix, there are physical mixers that can be used to make the process easier and leave the power...
Extend the Life of Your Gear
A little bit of knowledge about care, use and preventive maintenance can extend the life and maximize the performance of the gear you already own. Shure’s Bill Ostry shares tips that will...
Amplifier Troubleshooting Tips
Cures for the Common Head (and Cab) Aches What do you do when your amp starts making ungodly, non-musical sounds? Here are a few steps to help you isolate and...
Gear Guide: In-Ear Monitors
Get the Perfect Stage Mix Every Time The worst experience a singer can ever have is playing a live show in front of hundreds or thousands of people and not being able...
Confessions From the Diary of a Road Musician
NASA requires their astronauts to undergo intensive psychological testing before shooting them into space. After all, they’ll be stuffed in a cramped vessel with no way off, and co-workers they...
GEAR GUIDE: USB and Firewire Interfaces
It is easier (and cheaper) than ever to record professional quality audio, and with the added convenience of recording gear becoming smaller with each passing season, the market is currently flooded...