Live Sound

REVIEW: Mackie MP-460 Professional In-Ear Monitors

In-ears just keep getting better and better; when they finally started to be available at a reasonable price to the working musician, the results were, well…Meh. The new Mackie MP-460 in-ear monitors...

REVIEW: Ultimate Ears Pro LIVE in-ear stage monitors

OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, these new Ultimate...

Enter to Win a JBL EON ONE Compact All-in-One PA

We’re looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test...

VIDEO SERIES: QSC TouchMix-16 Overview & Review

We recently held a nationwide search to find a band to win...

JBL IRX 112-BT REVIEW

The new IRX series from JBL is basically a culmination of everything...

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:

ELITE ACOUSTICS ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES the D6-8 PRO Acoustic Amplifier
By Benjamin Ricci on September 11, 2020
Elite Acoustics Engineering is proud to announce the D6-8 Pro Acoustic Amplifier is available now D6-8 PRO features 80 Watt total Bi-Amp 6-Chan Full Function Digital...
Sennheiser offers anniversary deals on Vocal, Lavalier, Pedalboard and Portable Lav Sets
By Benjamin Ricci on August 3, 2020
Whether you are a musician or a content creator – Sennheiser’s anniversary deal for August and September has something great in store for you! To...
SHURE INTRODUCES SLX-D DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM
By Benjamin Ricci on August 3, 2020
Whether it’s a high-school theater production, corporate meeting, or a Sunday service, live events need to deliver flawless audio and require products that are straightforward...
REVIEW: Clear Tune Monitors CE320 In-Ears
By Chris Devine on June 4, 2020
There used to be a great divide, you could go out of your budget and get the best, or stay within your budget, and maybe...
Blackstar Silverline Special Amplifier Review
By Chris Devine on May 11, 2020
Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical amp versions and features that guitar players actually want. The whole...