In-ear monitors have come a long way; from something only million dollar high end tours could...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Andrew Hoyt Puts Mackie FreePlay LIVE Through its Paces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqmzOPbky0 I am a singer/songwriter based in Des Moines, Iowa....
Enter our Harbinger MLS900 Tour Diary GIVEAWAY
We're looking for a dynamic live performer to win and test out the new Harbinger MLS900 Personal...
GEAR REVIEW: Electro-Voice ELX115P Loudspeakers
PROS: Easy set-up, tight bass and clear midrange, versatile as PA speakers or monitors CONS: Could use another dynamic microphone amplifier It only takes about a minute to unwrap the boxes, pull out...
GEAR REVIEW: Mackie Thump TH-12A Speakers
Pros: Simple design. Can be used as a traditional PA speaker or stage monitor. Plenty of power. Cons: None. The Mackie Thump 12-A speakers are a great addition to the Mackie sound reinforcement...
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...