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Monday, June 17, 2013
Equalizing The Room—What It Really Means
Bob McCarthy
06/17/13 06:22 PM,
“I’m going to equalize the room.” We’ve all heard that statement so many times that we scarcely think about what it literally means. We know that in practical terms it means adjusting an equalizer to suit your taste. It may…
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In The Studio: The Glory Days Of Muscle Shoals
Bruce Borgerson
06/17/13 04:39 PM,
“Working at Muscle Shoals was by far the best period for me, from the middle sixties through the seventies. I think my understanding was broadened and deepened so much by watching records being made from scratch, rather than deductively from…
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Line Arrays (And Then Some)
John Murray
06/17/13 03:06 PM,
At last count… well, I stopped counting. Suffice to say that dozens of companies now offer line array loudspeaker systems that are more than simple column designs. Rather than discussing dozens of different product types, I thought we might approach…
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In The Studio: Four Vocal Microphone Placement Techniques
Bobby Owsinski
06/17/13 01:22 PM,
This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. The vocals are almost always in the spotlight of a song, yet sometimes they receive far less attention during setup than other instruments like the drums. In this excerpt from Audio Recording…
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Church Sound: Helping Vocalists With Their Monitor Wedges
Mike Sessler
06/17/13 10:28 AM,
This article is provided by ChurchTechArts. Getting a vocalist’s monitor mix right can often be the difference between a smooth worship experience and a difficult one; at least from a musical perspective. The trouble is not typically lack of…
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Making The Best Of Subpar Systems & Gear On The Live Club Circuit
David Norman
06/11/13 09:46 AM,
As a long-time engineer who has mixed everywhere from small clubs to television to arenas and amphitheaters, I’ve picked up some invaluable insight over the years. One of the toughest gigs for a sound person has to be going on…
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Church Sound: Key Questions To Ask In Assessing Your AV Systems
Dale Alexander
06/11/13 09:01 AM,
The process of accurately assessing the systems and related factors at any church can be tricky business, and in particular, at an existing church. The key in every situation is to make a candid and complete assessment of the entire…
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Dealing With Systems For Multi-Function Performance Rooms & Spaces
Paul Stark
06/11/13 07:42 AM,
Editor’s Note: This story was extracted from from RE/P, Vol 5, Number 1, which originally ran in Jan/Feb 1974. While somewhat dated in regard to specific technological advances, this text is still full of solid, relevant information. “Multi-Function” is a…
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Acoustic Measurement
PSW Staff 06/17/13 11:10 AM,Chapter 3 of PSW’s ongoing free white paper series in now available. (Get it here.) Entitled “Anatomy Of A Transformer,” chapter 3 provides an in-depth look at how transformers are designed and built, including numerous proprietary processes and specialized machines… View this post
