MESA/Boogie’s bass systems have always delivered great flexibility in sound and usually came in...
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...
WATCH the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 in action!
We recently worked with the amazing Nashville singer-songwriter Ariel Bui to test out the new...
GEAR TEST: Mackie DL32S Digital Wireless Mixer
[Editor’s note – we recently held a giveaway promotion with the good folks at Mackie to put the new DL32S mixer in the hands of a working band. We ended up selecting Adam and the Flood, who shot a...
GEAR TEST: Electro-Voice ZLX-BT PA Speakers
[Editor’s note – we recently held a giveaway promotion with the good folks at Electro-Voice to put these new ZLX-BT speakers in the hands of a working musician. We ended up selecting Michael Flynn,...
QSC CP8 Review
Let’s face it – those 20-year-old speakers in your band’s rehearsal space are in need of an upgrade. It’s sad really, you should be ashamed. So, if you find yourself in the market for some new...
MACKIE DL32s Digital Mixer REVIEW
In the studio, performers want every option, with the ability to fine tune every possible aspect. Live, that same performer wants simplicity and performance. Mackie’s DL32S brings the detailing of...
Peavey 6505MH Mini Head Review
The basis for Peavey’s 6505 series goes back to the early ’90s, and over the years has seen various tweaks done here and there, while maintaining the tones it’s famous for. Now the twist is smaller,...
REVIEW: Sennheiser IE 40 PRO In-Ear Monitors
In-ear monitors have come a long way; from something only million dollar high end tours could support, to a flexible way for up and coming artists hear themselves on any stage. Along the way though,...
GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Andrew Hoyt Puts Mackie FreePlay LIVE Through its Paces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqmzOPbky0 I am a singer/songwriter based in Des Moines, Iowa. Recently, I was fortunate enough to win the Mackie FreePlay LIVE giveaway through Performer Magazine....
Enter our Harbinger MLS900 Tour Diary GIVEAWAY
We're looking for a dynamic live performer to win and test out the new Harbinger MLS900 Personal Line Array PA System. Need big sound to go? Enter below. We're looking for a unique artist to demo...
Electro-Voice ZLX-12BT Review
Read our full review of the new Electro-Voice ZLX-12BT PA Speakers below... If you want watts, you got it! We recently got our hands on the new Bluetooth-enabled upgrades to the famed ZLX line from...
Decibullz Professional Music Filters Review
Regardless if you’re a musician or not, hearing is one of the senses that needs to be protected. Decibullz makes some interesting ear plugs that offer up a custom fit. First off, it’s not one of...