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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Craig Leerman 02/13/13 06:54 PM,We don’t often think of concert and event production as being a dangerous profession, but far too many accidents and injuries - and sometimes even deaths - occur each year in our chosen profession. Most of these accidents are caused by human error and can be avoided if we simply pay attention to what we’re doing and follow basic safety rules. Here are a few things (and more) to keep in mind: • Always wear eye protection when using tools… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Slideshow • Production • Audio • Business • Concert • Consoles • Education • Engineer • Installation • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Mixer • Signal • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • System -
Friday, February 08, 2013
Craig Leerman 02/08/13 04:01 PM,A recent addition to my microphone collection is a Turner 44D. I looked everywhere for a clean model and finally lucked upon a mint condition unit complete with the box, cable and paperwork. I’ve always thought Turner made some of the best looking Art Deco-style microphones. While this model is a bit more modern than many of Turner’s more famous vintage mics, it’s still a beauty. Most folks know the Turner name for its line of mics designed for live… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement -
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Craig Leerman 01/09/13 06:54 PM,Cables present plenty of problems in audio systems, and it’s something Dave Rat and the gang at Rat Sound have been addressing with a growing line of SoundTools products. I recently received several units to check out, including the XLR Sniffer/Sender, the NL-4 Sniffer/Sender, the 1/4” Sniffer/Sender, and the Mic Swapper. The sniffer/senders are cable testers, but unlike many devices of their type, they can be used to check cables/snake channels when they’re in place at a show or installed… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Product • Interconnect • Measurement • Microphone • Signal • Stage -
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Craig Leerman 01/08/13 05:26 PM,I’ve had a chance to check out and use the new Mackie DL1608 digital mixer for a while, and if I had to use a single word for the review it would be “cool.” Mackie has managed to put together a small package with a lot of great features, and paired it with an Apple iPad for the control surface. Let’s take a look at the specs. The DL1608 is a very compact mixer at only 11.5 (w) by 15.4… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Consoles • Digital • Mixer • Software • Sound Reinforcement -
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Craig Leerman 12/12/12 09:35 AM,Arc Lamp: A bulb that produces light by an arc created between two electrodes inside a glass envelope that contains a gas. Aspect Ratio: The width of a picture or projection screen in relation to its height, usually expressed in a “width x height” manner, i.e., 4x3 or 4:3. Audience Blinders (a.k.a. Molefays): A fixture that contains multiple bulbs (usually PARs) that is pointed at the audience and bumped for accents or used to illuminate the crowd. Barn Doors: A… View this story
Filed in: Production • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Production • Backline • Curtains, Pipe & Drape • Lighting • Rigging • Staging • Video -
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Craig Leerman 12/04/12 01:21 PM,There are many “sub-groups” among pro audio folks, with two of the primary groups being live and recording. But live mix engineers are now being tasked with interfacing recording systems and recording shows directly, whereas in the past we were usually only asked to supply an analog split off the snake for a separate recording company. With recording increasingly becoming a regular part of our job description, let’s take a look at some of the ways to record live events,… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Recording • Production • Feature • Study Hall • Production • Audio • Recording • Consoles • Interconnect • Microphone • Mixer • Software -
Friday, November 30, 2012
Craig Leerman 11/30/12 02:39 PM,Like most production company owners, I regularly take stock of my equipment inventory, evaluating the need for updates or additions to match current and future needs. A recent audit led me to consider investing in higher powered 12- or 15-inch-loaded stage monitors. The process of investigating what matched our audio requirements with what’s available in the marketplace emphasized that there are a whole lot of variables beyond sound that come into play regarding the acquisition of new gear. All businesses,… View this story
Filed in: Production • Feature • Production • Audio • Backline • Cases & Accessories • Curtains, Pipe & Drape • Lighting • Production Software • Recording • Rigging • Staging • Video • Analog • Business • Digital • Manufacturer • System -
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Craig Leerman 11/28/12 11:37 AM,Recently a young person asked me about my work, and as I explained some of the various aspects, it triggered something in my brain. I realized that I had actually just barely scratched the surface in terms of telling him about the wide range of responsibilities that many of us have. For example, we’re regularly involved with sales before the show (and often during and after). From simply speaking to clients about their needs, to putting bids together, to being… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Production • Feature • Study Hall • Production • Audio • Backline • Lighting • Rigging • Staging • Video • Business • Engineer • Stage • Technician -
Monday, November 19, 2012
Craig Leerman 11/19/12 07:53 AM,If audio gear doesn’t arrive at the venue ready to work, you’re out of luck. It’s the primary reason why racks and cases are so important (if overlooked). And in addition to the obvious purpose of protecting equipment from damage, they also serve other important functions, including helping to organize, inventory, store, transport and set up a systems. Being able to locate things quickly on a show is a must, especially when you’re working with local stagehands who are not… View this story
Filed in: Production • Feature • Study Hall • Production • Audio • Cases & Accessories • Lighting • Rigging • Staging • Video • Business • Concert • Education • Stage • System -
Monday, November 12, 2012
Craig Leerman 11/12/12 06:23 PM,The CL5 is the largest model in the new Yamaha CL Series of digital consoles. The line-up comprises three consoles, the CL1, CL3 and CL5, all founded on the company’s Centralogic interface and ranging in scale from 48 to 72 mono plus eight stereo inputs. All offer 16 DCAs, 24 mix/8 matrix output buses, eight mute groups, 300 scene memories, and recording options. The CL5 provides three banks of eight channel faders in addition to eight Centralogic and two master… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Blog • Product • Consoles • Digital • Interconnect • Mixer • Networking • Processor • Sound Reinforcement
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