Wondering how to run SMAART? Work with less-than-ideal systems found in clubs on the road? The psychology of mixing monitors for musicians? It's all here, and more.

Curious about the Yamaha PM1D console, the Ashly Protea digital EQ or building your own loudspeakers? A discussion and profiles of equipment, tools and toys from all over.

Nightclubs, arenas, sheds, stadiums, amphitheaters... Read the stories of the staff and systems of a range of diverse venues.

Profiles of everyone from Robert Scovill to the people who do house and monitors for The Tragically Hip and Green Day. Everyone from 30-year industry vets to FOH mixers for Vonda Shepard and the A-Teens.

A look at sound companies and the issues relevant to them, with a growing collection of reminiscences, prophecies, and good business and technical advice from the folks on the front lines.

Photos and stories of events such as Howard Stern throwing a party at the Playboy Mansion or when thousands of people ao to an outdoor festival. How about a Blink-182 gig, or industry conventions?

Let's talk technical! As it relates to professional audio, that is. A resource of articles and papers written by some of the smartest working folks in the sound biz.

Opinions about "things audio" - and some things that aren't! Insight, advice, complaints, and plenty of point of view, such as Gary Stanfill talking about when lawyers attack!

Dave Rat, speaker designer, owner of Rat Sound, and FOH for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, shares audio ideas and technical tips.

Old Soundman The Old Soundman has a bad attitude. Always has, always will.

The nightclub he runs is out in the middle of nowhere, in a state that he forbids us to mention. Rockabilly, folksters, raprockers, world beaters, a-capella acts, they all play there, and they are all blown away by his laboriously tweaked-to-perfection sound system. The Old Soundman presides over the scene, chewing on his cigar, kicking back in his overstuffed chair.

The Old Soundman knows all, and is accepting your questions. Go ahead. Ask him what's troubling you in your heart of hearts. He understands people, venues, gear, sound companies and musicians. He just wants to help. Honest.