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Friday, May 25, 2012Solving A Conundrum: Deployment Of A New Subwoofer Configuration
Todd Hartmann 05/25 01:20 PM,I’ve spent the past several years experimenting with various types of subwoofer arrays and have arrived at the same conclusion each time: with each method, something is gained while something else is lost. Left-right placement enhances coverage on the sides at the expense of drastic power alleys and cancellation zones. Horizontal arrays produce even coverage in front of the array at the expense of a major drop-off on the sides. With delayed arcing, side coverage is improved, at the expense… View this story
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Thursday, May 24, 2012Microfiles: Univox DF-14B, A Smooth (Looking) Operator
Craig Leerman 05/24 04:16 PM,If you were a musician in the 1970s or are a fan of vintage gear, the name Univox should be familiar. Merson Musical Products, a musical instrument division of Unicord Incorporated, made and marketed a wide range of products with the Univox brand, including guitars, keyboards and cool-looking blue Tolex-covered guitar and bass amps. In addition, Merson Musical Products was the U.S. importer of Marshall amps, Korg keyboards and other lines including Tempro brand drums (my first kit). Some big… View this story
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The Eight Prime Factors That Determine The Sonic Properties Of Loudspeakers
Ken DeLoria 05/24 02:09 PM,There are eight prime factors that determine what we hear from a loudspeaker, each governed by a wide – and interactive - range of electrical and mechanical parameters that come into play. These include the following: —The materials used to construct cones and diaphragms (paper, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, composites, etc). —Low-frequency and mid-frequency cone geometry. —The power, linearity, and type of magnetic circuit used in drivers (Alnico, ceramic, neodymium), as well as the voice coil wire (copper, aluminum, round,… View this story
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012Cadillacs & Biscuits: Pro Audio Has A Language All Its Own
Craig Leerman 05/23 09:29 AM,Like many professions, the pro audio business has a language all its own, with numerous unique words and phrases to describe job titles, equipment, and some of the things we use and do. Here are some examples of this distinctive lingo: Battens: Long horizontal pipes found in theatres that are used for hanging curtains and scenery. They always seem to be in an optimized lowered position so we can hit our heads of them during load-in and load-out. Biscuit: A… View this story
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012A Study In Contrasts: Live Sound & Studio Recording
Karl Winkler 05/22 04:46 PM,Anyone who has done some studio recording or at least knows full well some of the pitfalls of the studio world. For those of you who haven’t done, well, let me tell you. Recording is its own planet, and it’s a world where people have pale skin, sunken eyes, hearing loss (oops - that’s common in the sound reinforcement world, too), and it can be out of touch with reality, as in, reality is sometimes the last thing that recordings… View this story
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012Care & Feeding: Keeping Gear In Top-Flight Shape
Craig Leerman 05/16 08:00 AM,To get the most mileage out of gear, regular equipment inspections and Preventative Maintenance (a.k.a., PM) are a must. All equipment in your inventory should have PM scheduled at least once a year, and more frequently if it goes out the shop door a lot and/or is exposed to harsh environments. PM comes down to inspecting, testing, cleaning, lubricating and repairing to keep systems in top operating condition. In addition to annual PM, all gear should be given a quick… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Amplifier • Audio • Business • Interconnect • Loudspeaker • Microphone • Processor -
Church At Former Harley Davidson Factory Outfitted With NEXO Loudspeakers
PSW Staff 05/16 07:47 AM,When LifePointe Christian Church in Elk Grove, CA was looking for a sound system to compliment a new location—a converted Harley Davidson showroom—it turned to the expertise of CCI Solutions of Olympia, WA, with project manager David McLain recommending NEXO PS15 loudspeakers for the 400-seat church. Specifically, the new system includes three PS15s and a flown NEXO CD18 subwoofer, all driven and controlled via a 4x4 NXAMP. “Pastor Chris Delfs sought out a new location where they would not only… View this story
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Monday, May 14, 2012The Backbeat Goes On: Microphones & Techniques For Snare Drum
Mark Frink 05/14 08:31 AM,In the beginning, the list of microphones on drums was minimal, even in recording studios. Before the arrival of rock and roll in the late 1950s, with its steady emphasis on the 2-and-4 backbeat, putting microphone near the snare was out of the question, and there weren’t many drum microphones on The Ed Sullivan Show. The difference between country and western was the drums required to push western swing music, but it wasn’t until the Grand Ole Opry moved to… View this story
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Friday, May 11, 2012Real World Gear: Options Abound With The Latest Digital Consoles
PSW Staff 05/11 01:47 PM,The tide of digital consoles continues to rise. In general, they’re getting smaller and lighter, but overall capabilities are increasing at a steady pace. Already this year we’ve seen several companies introduce new models and series, and they all look to be smartly executed packages, providing users with more. More I/O. More networking. More recording capability. More effects. And, well, just more. This is an ideal scenario for the marketplace. If you’re more focused on the “look and feel,” there… View this story
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Thursday, May 10, 2012Simple Tool: The Importance Of Recording Live Shows For Later Evaluation
James Cadwallader 05/10 01:32 PM,Several years ago, I had the pleasure of mixing a few times for a very talented rock band. The first show was a CD release party at a local all-ages club, and I got a call about an hour before the band was to take the stage. On the other end of the phone was the band’s bass player (an old friend), who asked me to come down and mix. They were the second band that night and had no… View this story
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