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Thursday, May 09, 2013
Craig Leerman 05/09/13 12:28 PM,When I got serious about collecting microphones I started a list of the models I wanted, and one of the first names on the list was the D-22 from the American Microphone Company. It’s a beautiful omnidirectional microphone with two-tone coloring and a very modern unique look. American was a popular manufacturer from the 1930s and into the mid-1960s. The company was founded by Fern A. Yarbrough in Los Angeles, later relocating to Pasadena, CA, and it built mics primarily… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Studio -
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Craig Leerman 05/01/13 04:36 PM,Some in audio think that the term “rigging” only applies when loudspeakers are flown, but it also pertains to lesser endeavors such as placing a single loudspeaker on a tripod stand. The bottom line is that for any piece of production gear not sitting directly on the ground, steps must be in place to insure that it does not fall and injure someone (or worse). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. agency that sets and enforces work… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Installation • Interconnect • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Sound Reinforcement -
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Craig Leerman 04/24/13 06:14 PM,In the term “A/V” the “V” stands for “video” or “visual”—but it actually refers to anything that is displayed. Sure, it can be video, as well as a PowerPoint presentation, IMAG (Image Magnification) or even just information signage that tells attendees about the schedule of events at the event. Today, the most popular method to display visual information for a large group of people is by using projectors and screens. Projectors come in many shapes and sizes, and they may… View this story
Filed in: Production • Feature • Blog • Production • Staging • Video • Analog • Digital • Stage -
Friday, April 12, 2013
Craig Leerman 04/12/13 01:59 PM,The ability to control functions of a mixing console remotely has been a real boon to live audio system techs and mix engineers. Another benefit is that many of these remotes allow musicians to access their own monitor mix – freeing up our time, letting them tailor as they wish – and without messing anything else up. Digital consoles can also be easily upgraded with new and/or improved versions of software/firmware. These help foster and enhance iOS device interface and… View this story
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Craig Leerman 04/10/13 03:58 PM,Easily one of the most important parts of the sound system signal chain is the loudspeaker. It’s the component that not only converts the electronic signal back to sound waves, but also interacts with the room. Despite the unyielding laws of physics and other practical limitations, we see a steady stream of new developments that get us closer to the “ideal” in addition to presenting new options. Let’s take a look at some of the current trends in full-range loudspeaker… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Product • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Sound Reinforcement • Subwoofer -
Monday, April 08, 2013
Craig Leerman 04/08/13 03:31 PM,While digital gets most of the press, analog still does much of the work when it comes to signal transport. A well-designed and organized cabling system not only saves time during load-in/out, but also makes troubleshooting easier. Setting up a labeling system is simple and saves a lot of time in the long run. The first thing to do is take stock of what you have. While some sound companies like to keep all XLR cables the same length, most… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Analog • Interconnect • Sound Reinforcement • Stage -
Monday, April 01, 2013
Craig Leerman 04/01/13 06:19 PM,Recently, I detailed a checklist of “everyday carry” (EDC) tools that stagehands should always have on hand at every gig (see it here). It met with such a positive response that I’m going to share additional tools that invariable make me more efficient, and the job a bit easier. While this might seem like a lot to lug around, I’ve found these items to be well worth the added weight and hassle. To simplify transportation, I break them up into… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Analog • Business • Digital • Interconnect • Measurement • Remote • Software • Technician -
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Craig Leerman 03/13/13 02:17 PM,How many freelance stagehands does it take to plug in a cable? It sounds like the setup line of a joke, but it’s actually the subject of a recent discussion with a colleague. At a gig a couple of weeks ago, he’d asked a freelance stagehand to plug in a cable at the back of a rack. It was dark, particularly in the recesses of the rack, and the stagehand couldn’t see the channel numbers (let alone the jacks). Without… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Production • Audio • Business • Concert • Engineer • Technician -
Friday, February 15, 2013
Craig Leerman 02/15/13 05:50 PM,Simply put, the market for compact digital consoles has exploded. Manufacturers are offering an increasing number of smaller models, which can also provide additional advantages that include lower prices and ease of transport. Not every gig requires a ton of inputs, and not every portable show and venue has need of a larger control surface. A lesser footprint doesn’t necessarily mean that commensurate feature sets are lacking. Many models utilize the same high-end components and accessories of their larger siblings,… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Product • Slideshow • Production • Audio • Consoles • Digital • Sound Reinforcement -
Craig Leerman 02/15/13 02:29 PM,Festival season, in particular, means dealing with portable generators for show power. At performance venues, we hardly give power a second thought, simply handing our tails or feeder to the house electrician to tie into the “company switch.” Then we check the voltages at the distro end with a meter to make sure everything is connected properly, and that’s usually it – no more thinking about the power until it’s time to disconnect at the end of the gig. The… View this story
Filed in: Production • Feature • Product • Study Hall • Production • Audio • Power • Sound Reinforcement
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