Live Sound

GEAR TEST: Mackie DL32S Digital Wireless Mixer

[Editor’s note – we recently held a giveaway promotion with the good folks at Mackie to put the new DL32S mixer in the hands of a working band. We ended up selecting...

GEAR TEST: Electro-Voice ZLX-BT PA Speakers

[Editor’s note – we recently held a giveaway promotion with the good...

QSC CP8 Review

Let’s face it – those 20-year-old speakers in your band’s rehearsal space...

MACKIE DL32s Digital Mixer REVIEW

In the studio, performers want every option, with the ability to fine...

Peavey 6505MH Mini Head Review

The basis for Peavey’s 6505 series goes back to the early ’90s,...

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.

Some of our most popular articles about live sound include:

REVIEW: Sennheiser IE 40 PRO In-Ear Monitors
By Chris Devine on March 28, 2019
In-ear monitors have come a long way; from something only million dollar high end tours could support, to a flexible way for up and coming...
GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Andrew Hoyt Puts Mackie FreePlay LIVE Through its Paces
By Andrew Hoyt on March 19, 2019
I am a singer/songwriter based in Des Moines, Iowa. Recently, I was fortunate enough to win the Mackie FreePlay LIVE giveaway through Performer Magazine. I...
Enter our Harbinger MLS900 Tour Diary GIVEAWAY
By Benjamin Ricci on March 14, 2019
We’re looking for a dynamic live performer to win and test out the new Harbinger MLS900 Personal Line Array PA System. Need big sound to...
Electro-Voice ZLX-12BT Review
By Benjamin Ricci on January 30, 2019
Read our full review of the new Electro-Voice ZLX-12BT PA Speakers below… If you want watts, you got it! We recently got our hands on the...
Decibullz Professional Music Filters Review
By Chris Devine on January 29, 2019
Regardless if you’re a musician or not, hearing is one of the senses that needs to be protected. Decibullz makes some interesting ear plugs that...