Vocalists usually don’t dwell on microphones like a guitarist would over pedals, pickups and other...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
WATCH the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 in action!
We recently worked with the amazing Nashville singer-songwriter Ariel Bui to test out the new...
REVIEW: Shure ULX-D Handheld Wireless System + KSM11 Wireless Capsule
Shure ULX-D Handheld Wireless System Shure KSM11 Wireless Microphone Capsule If a microphone...
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 with not a lot of adjustability, and most are meant as an entry level player’s item. Yamaha’s THR10...
Enter to Win: QSC TouchMix-16 Compact Digital Mixer
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the QSC TouchMix-16 compact digital mixer - an amazing mixer with an incredibly unique and intuitive "touch and turn" interface...
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 a step-by-step guide on how to seize your moment. Don't forget the IEMs. Being prepared beforehand will eliminate a multitude of issues...
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 out the new EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System from Electro-Voice. Need big sound and easy mixing options for your portable PA...
Mackie ProFX v3 Mixer REVIEW
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 look at the mixer itself, there are a few things to...
REVIEW: Mackie SRM-Flex Portable Column PA system
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 form factors, coupled with a line-array...
Mackie Elevates ProFX Series with Professional Upgrades
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 mixer series, ProFXv3...
REVIEW: Yamaha Stagepas 1K
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 (yes, just one ‘s’) 1K offers up 1,000 watts...
HARMAN Announces New JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA System
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 latest addition to the JBL EON ONE...
QSC Adds Powerful KS118 Active Subwoofer to KS Series Family
Succeeding the highly acclaimed KW181 model, QSC is pleased to introduce the KS118 active subwoofer, the newest member of the KS Series subwoofer family. With its robust design, legendary QSC...