Curious about the Yamaha PM1D console, or the Ashly Protea digital EQ? We will bring you reviews of new tools and toys from all over.

 

Stick it in your ear: IEM 101. How does IEM really work? Let's separate the fact from the fiction. What's the latest in earpiece development and technology? Mark Herman provides a salient analysis of the market and current situation. Further, the latest listings on all viable earpieces on the market.

Midas debuts new Heritage 4000. At the ongoing LDI show amidst the backdrop of theatrical fanfare, including an assist from Elvis, Midas unveiled the Heritage 4000 console, which offers more IEM advantages and more.

Bottom line on battery storage. Is the idea of storing batteries in a refrigerator when not in use just a myth? Or does it help, and if so, how much? Get the answers!

Selecting an IEM system. Given the personal nature of "in-ear" monitoring, choosing the right system is an important step. Several choices are available. Present as well as future needs should be taken into account before making an investment.

What’s up with wireless? Whether or not we’re ready, the wireless world has entered a time of rapid change, brought on by DTV changing government policies and new technology. Gary Stanfill reports the latest, and also goes in-depth on many of latest systems.

Small to mid loudspeakers. A detailed look at a wide range of loudspeaker models designed specifically for smaller to medium-sized apps. Includes key specs as well as commentary about performance and more.

Inside the Audio Toolbox. John Murray recently checked out the new TerraSonde Audio Toolbox Plus, and liked with he found. It offers the most versative and complete set of audio test functions in one box. Find out more.

Building your own speakers? The right CAD tools, used properly, can go a long way to helping your chances of success in building your own loudspeakers. Noted speaker designer Jeffrey Forsburg explains the tools and process.

Wedge world. A look at the specs and views of a wide range of stage monitors for live sound applications, plus a narrative on the relevance and uses of wedges.

Bruce Jackson transcript. A large audience turned out to talk live with Bruce Jackson on PSW... check out the transcript of the session with the man who's mixed Elvis, Springsteen and others, and is a driving force beyond the new Lake Contour.

Audix D-6 kick mic - Audix' D-6 kick drum mic goes off to do battle with the D-112, the B-52 and the E602! Chris Kathman also comments on the field in general.

Review: dbx DriveRack 480 and 480R - Working mixer Brian Belcher has been using the dbx DriveRack 480 processor and 480R (remote) for about a year, in many "mission critical" live sound applications. He delivers a report on these units, how they work, and how he uses them.

Digging the AE3300 - Steph Jorgl checked out the A-T AE3300 handheld condenser mic and liked what she found, both for studio apps as well as for live gigs. And she strings together the term “rhythmic inflections”!

Yamaha 01V Goes Clubbing - The digitalYamaha 01V generates a stereo house mix, three monitor sends and an EQ’ed mono subwoofer send. And, how much analog gear the 01V can replace, complete with a cost comparison.

Stalking the wild PM1D - Yamaha’s two-day PM1-D school made a stop in Studio City, where PSW’s Chris Kathman attended, and learned more about the recallable digital console.

Field Testing the Future Sonics EM-3 - Using the EM-3's to mix monitors for Cake at a Los Angeles concert.

E&W PS-2000 Amplifier - Dave Dermont used the amp on more than 50 gigs, and also spoke to W. Mark Hellinger, president of A.P. Distributing.

Barenaked Ladies and the Meyer M3D Line Array - A concert tale plus interview with touring consultant Dave Lawler about the M3D’s unique cardioid speakers.

Digital Power Amps 1.0 - George Biner clearly explains what the deal is with the true digital amps that will be part of our future.

Speakers of the Glorious Past - Check out these fascinating archival images supplied by John Roberts. Political rallies! Airborne instructions for wartime! Movie speakers!

Spectrafoo: It Hertz So Good - Johnny Medina talks about the process of purchasing his copy of Spectrafoo analyzing software, and how it has helped him ever since.

"PM1D For Dummies"- Chris Kathman got a quick tour of the new digital kid on the block at NSCA.

Ashly Protea 4.24PS digital EQ - A Doug Fowler review.

Panasonic's DA-7- David Weiss interviewed Panasonic's Carl Marinoff, about the many uses of the DA-7 and how user groups are actually listened to.

A look Inside Nexo U.S. - Jim Sides explains how a French speaker company built their U.S. operation.

Cox Audio Engineering - What Jeffrey Cox said about Dr. Christian Heil’s world-changing V-DOSC cabinets, and how Cox Audio Engineering came to be.

McCauley MONARC MLA5 Line Array - The line array battle continues; interview with president Tom McCauley and senior engineer Scott Holden

Jamie Anderson of SIA-Smaart discusses their product, SIM, and his own career.

The John Meyer Interview - The man himself, founder of Meyer Sound, interviewed at Spring 2001 NSCA by Chris Kathman, as the M3D line array was being introduced and discussed.

Mindy Harvey of Ultimate Ears - Co-founder of Ultimate Ears, along with Van Halen monitor mixer Jerry Harvey. One of the top companies making in-ear monitors, who worked with Shure on the joint venture E1 and E5 generic earpieces.

Shoptick - Makers of inventory control software for sound companies.

DAWG USA - Racking up computers for digital audio, to protect anything from a Pro Tools systems to a Smaart rig.