How to Choose a Stage Microphone: A Comprehensive Guide

When all else fails get yourself a Shure SM58, this is the most popular live sound microphone of all time and it’s for a reason. It sounds great on vocals or pretty much anything you use it for, and they never break. Some other great brands are Sennheiser, Audix, & Rode. You should be able to get a good vocal mic for $50-$100.

Components of a Pro Audio Live Sound System: A Comprehensive Guide

Live sound systems are essential for any music event, concert, or festival. They are responsible for delivering high-quality audio to the audience and ensuring that the music sounds perfect. Understanding the components of a live sound system is crucial for any sound engineer or musician who wants to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for …

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How to Prevent Feedback on Stage When Running Live Sound: Tips and Techniques

Live sound engineers know that feedback is one of the most frustrating problems that can occur during a performance. It can ruin the sound quality and distract the audience from the performance. Feedback is caused by the sound from the speakers being picked up by the microphones and then amplified again. This creates a loop …

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How to Become a Live Sound Engineer: A Step-by-Step Guide

What Is Live Sound Engineering? Live sound engineering is a fascinating and challenging field that requires technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for music. Live sound engineers are responsible for ensuring that the sound quality at concerts, festivals, and other live events is top-notch. They work behind the scenes, setting up and operating sound systems, …

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IEM (Inner Ear Monitors) Buying guide

IEM BUYING GUIDE IEM Buying Guide Over the last few weeks, a couple of people have contacted me about the possibility of using Wireless IEM’s (In Ear Monitors). I’ve answered a number of questions, and I’m always happy to advise like this, but I thought I’d share some of the answers as I see them, …

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Sontronics STC-80 Handheld Dynamic Microphone review

Sontronics STC-80 Handheld Dynamic Microphone Price: £79.99 Available from: www.sontronics.co.uk Please note that this is an entirely independent review – the manufacturer has supplied an example product for test (returnable) and has not paid to influence my thoughts. What is it? The Sontronics STC-80 is a handheld, dynamic microphone, designed for live vocals, but which can …

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Sennheiser G3 Wireless Systems (EW100 and SKM2000) review

Wireless.  They’re great aren’t they?  No messing around and falling over wires, and no constraints.  Literally take your mic, and sing anywhere you like! Awesome! This is a review for the Sennheiser G3 systems which I’ve used. So what is it? The Sennheiser EW100 G3 system, is a high quality, high fidelity wireless microphone system, …

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