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Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
Blackstar Silverline Special Amplifier Review
Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical...
TOUR TEST: Bose F1 4-Part Video Series and Review
[Editor’s note – a few months back we opened up submissions for artists to win and demo the new...
Video Testimonial: Munk Duane on the Audio-Technica AT2010 Condenser Microphone
Never considered a condenser mic for stage use before? Hear what road veteran and recent tour test winner Munk Duane has to say about his new AT2010 condenser mic from Audio-Technica USA.
SHURE CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC SM58 MICROPHONE
The Shure SM58®, the world’s most popular microphone, has been a foundational and formidable part of live performance for more than 50 years. To celebrate and honor five decades of the renowned...
Peavey Vypyr Pro 100 Amplifier Review
The Peavey Vypyr Pro 100 Guitar Amplifier is one of the most impressive modeling amps we've encountered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7umoUuBAm0 PROS: Great sound selection, incredible modeling...
Mackie Reach Professional PA: Tour Test Final Review
Nashville-based singer songwriter Katie Cole tests out and reviews the Mackie Reach Professional PA System for Performer Magazine Editor’s note – back in May we put out a call for product testers to...
Enter to Win a Mackie ProDX8 Wireless Digital Mixer
**DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 2016** Attention performers! We've got our grubby little paws on the new Mackie ProDX8 Wireless Digital Mixer. And we want to give YOU a chance to win it and...
Ear Trumpet Labs Josephine Condenser Microphone Review
The Ear Trumpet Labs Josephine Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Provides a Great Solution For Miking Small Acoustic Combos On-Stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUdMaY__c3E Ear Trumpet Labs...
Blackstar HT Club 40 Review and Video
The Blackstar HT Club 40 Tube Amp Delivers a Classic Mix of Clean and Crunch in a Well-Designed, Compact Unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vHWvnSYZek Finding a decent all-tube combo amp that...
Audio-Technica “E Series” In-Ear Monitors: Pro Review
The New Audio-Technica “E Series” In-Ear Monitors offers an exceptional value and feature set for artists just getting into in-ear monitoring, all the way up to touring pros and commercial studio...
Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Microphone Review
The Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Microphone is a revolutionary leap forward in the world of vocal mics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQhd_TlI5g8 Shure pretty much invented the modern dynamic mic, and...
Earthworks DK25/L Drum Kit System Review
The Earthworks DK25/L Drum Kit System is an excellent starter pack for any live drum situation (plus it works great in the studio, too). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMq77GDK7cI Earthworks Audio...