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 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, …
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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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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We’ve all been there. 3 am. Got home from the gig an hour ago. Can’t sleep because there’s a constant ringing in our ears. That’s hearing damage, right there – and lets start this article off, by pointing out, that if you do this week in week out, you will eventually go deaf if your …
Cost: New £699 Used Varies – although around £450-500 seems the norm What is it? The Mackie DL1608, is, quite simply, the next generation of digital mixing desks. It uses an Apple iPad to control 16 inputs, and 8 outputs (6 Aux, and LR), and with the right routers, can do this, completely wirelessly. The …
Background: A couple of years ago, OFCOM in their wisdom, looked at all of their licenced bands, and discovered that they had a handy frequency range which could be sold off, as there were very few licence holders within it. The frequencies were in the 800mhz region, and meant that 4G could be a reality for the UK, …
So what is it? The Nexo PS15/LS1200 system, is a three way speaker system, designed for high end installation and touring. It can be used either as professional wedges, or a high performance Front of House system. It holds the accolade of being the wedge of choice for some of the biggest touring acts in …
What is it? The Chauvet 4 Bar, is essentially a bank of four slimline Par-Can wash lights, designed to be quickly assembled and disassembled in a small scale live environments. It operates both DMX and Sound to Light, and comes with a foot controller allowing basic control of the lighting patterns. Why is it interesting? …