While we missed seeing everyone at NAMM, we did delight in the news that Mackie had a new series...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
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...
REVIEW: Ultimate Ears Pro LIVE in-ear stage monitors
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, these new Ultimate Ears LIVE in-ears cost over...
5 Ways to Improve Your Live Sound on the Cheap
How to Win More Fans with Unexpectedly Professional Audio In this day and age, being a small or solo act doesn't mean your live sound has to suffer. A smart, professional rig will delight your...
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[BUYER’S GUIDE] The Best Low-Wattage Amps Under $700
GEAR ROUNDUP: Performer Magazine recommends the best Low-Wattage Guitar Amps you can buy for under $700. The days of lugging around 100-watt Marshall stacks to club gigs are long behind us. So,...
The Best Solid State Guitar Amps Under $500
Don’t let bedroom hobbyists and Internet forum loudmouths convince you that "solid-state" is a dirty word. In fact, there’s a very strong case for solid state amps. Sure, tube amps are great and...
Trace Elliot ELF Review
Performer Magazine checks out the new Trace Elliot Elf Micro Bass Head in our latest hands-on review. Bass amps typically require a lot of power to move air in those low frequencies, and that...
Shure Introduces Axient Digital Wireless System
Today, at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Shure debuted its Axient® Digital Wireless System. As the new premier wireless solution in Shure’s successful portfolio, Axient Digital builds on the...
ENTER TO WIN a Galaxy Audio GPS-8 full range personal monitor PA system
Here's your chance to demo the amazing GPS-8 full range personal monitor PA system from Galaxy Audio! Performer is looking for a dynamic product tester to win and demo the GPS-8 full range personal...
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[REVIEW] Hotone British Invasion
Performer Magazine reviews the Hotone British Invasion Nano Legacy Amp, a small Vox-like amp that won't break the bank. In May of 2016 we reviewed Hotone’s Mojo Diamond Nano Legacy amp. Now they’re...
Shure Announces 600 MHz Wireless Rebate
Shure Incorporated today announced a rebate program of up to $500 per channel on the purchase of new Shure wireless microphones and personal monitor systems accompanied by the trade-in of wireless...
PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer Review
Performer Magazine takes a look at the analog goodness of the PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB mixer. PROS: heavy-duty build quality, great mic pres, Bluetooth, no direct-box needed for guitar/bass....
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[REVIEW] PreSonus AIR10 Powered PA Speakers
We were able to test out the PreSonus AIR10 active PA speakers over the course of a few weeks, and are happy to report that these might just be the hidden gem of the live sound world. PROS:...