I love products like the new Mackie MDB-USB DI box – they’re built to do one job, and they do that...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
Enter to win the New Mackie FreePlay LIVE Personal PA
We're looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new FreePlay LIVE from Mackie. FreePlay...
Ehrlund EHR-H Microphone Review
When it comes to live vocals, condenser mics are really starting to make their presence known....
Gear Review: Ampeg GVT52-112 Combo Amp
With their new line of amps, Ampeg is bringing a classic tone (and look) into the modern age. The GVT52-112 50-watt tube combo echoes back to the '70s with a brushed metal faceplate, and...
STEREO GUIDE: Put Together a Rockin’ System on a Budget
If you’re a musician, chances are you take great pride in carefully crafting your music, especially when you’re in the studio. So why are you still listening to your favorite tunes on tiny earbuds...
GEAR REVIEW: Electro-Voice ELX115P Loudspeakers
PROS: Easy set-up, tight bass and clear midrange, versatile as PA speakers or monitors CONS: Could use another dynamic microphone amplifier It only takes about a minute to unwrap the boxes, pull out...
GEAR REVIEW: Mackie Thump TH-12A Speakers
Pros: Simple design. Can be used as a traditional PA speaker or stage monitor. Plenty of power. Cons: None. The Mackie Thump 12-A speakers are a great addition to the Mackie sound reinforcement...
GEAR REVIEW: Mackie ProFX16 Mixer
Pros: Easy, useable features. Small footprint. Flexible for live applications and recording. Cons: Lack of handle for portability. Abridged manual in the box. It's hard to find a mixer that will...
GEAR GUIDE: Wireless Microphones
Intro Once thought of as a luxury ticket item only available and affordable by major artists - a high-quality, clear, dependable wireless rig is now more accessible than...
GEAR REVIEW: Electro-Voice RE320 Microphone
If you have a studio, then I'm sure you're familiar with the standard microphones that have been used for decades, and that are well known for their respective applications. The new Electro-Voice...
Warm-Up Guide for Rock Singers
Rock singers and musicians are part of a special non-conformist rebel clan. Sounding raw, powerful and natural is a valued and important attribute. Yet we are daunted by our own nemesis. Aggressive...
GEAR GUIDE: Home Mixers
While many programs have integrated mixers that can entail hours of clicking away to make the perfect mix, there are physical mixers that can be used to make the process easier and leave the power...
Extend the Life of Your Gear
A little bit of knowledge about care, use and preventive maintenance can extend the life and maximize the performance of the gear you already own. Shure’s Bill Ostry shares tips that will...