Live Sound

Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.

REVIEW: DPA 2028 Supercardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

Vocalists usually don’t dwell on microphones like a guitarist would over pedals, pickups and other items. But, considering the purest path is the best sounding, a mic that doesn’t get in the way sonically for a vocalist makes sense, and yet often seems to get...
Mackie ProFX8v2 Mixer Review

Mackie ProFX8v2 Mixer Review

Mackie ProFX8v2 Mixer  PROS: Small enclosure, great preamps, good fx, low price. CONS: None. PRICE: $229 In music analogies the ProFX8v2 we’ve been testing out is like the Mark II lineup of Deep...

Harbinger L1202FX Mixer Review

Harbinger L1202FX Mixer Review

Harbinger L1202FX Mixer - $109 PROS: Ridiculous price, no frills, easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $109 Less is more - it seems a lot of companies’ cram so many features into a product to fill any...