In The Studio: Acoustics 101 For Rooms Large & Small

This article is provided by Primacoustic Just like large big commercial studios, smaller and home studios suffer… Read More

Moving The Problem Out Of The Way: Using Phase To Manage Feedback

Once, while testing one of our new products, I noticed significant resonance in the low end. But the last time we tested the same device,… Read More

Straightforward Solutions To Improving Room Acoustics

An interesting development has occurred in recent times: folks have become much more aware that the acoustic space plays a critical role with respect to… Read More

DI Boxes For Guitars: Different Approaches For Acoustic And Electric

When amplifying an acoustic guitar, the use of a microphone can lead to concerns about feedback as well as being able to adequately amplify the… Read More

A Heavy Load: Amplifying Orchestral Instruments At Rock Concert Levels

One of the most challenging tasks confronted by a sound engineer is amplifying orchestral instruments on a loud stage. Problems abound, including bleed, resonance, feedback…… Read More

How Loud Does It Need To Be?

Editor’s note: This one goes back a few years, but the question remains relevant. I go to a lot of concerts. Most of the time,… Read More

Selecting The “Right” Direct Box (DI) For Bass Guitar

What type of direct (DI) box works best for bass guitar? The answer is easy: it depends. In fact, more than anything else, it depends… Read More

Bringing Sanity To Signal Routing On Stage

Today’s live stage productions have become tremendously complex. All sorts of different instruments and electronic sources must be “orchestrated” along side the microphones and signals… Read More

Reamping For Live? A Method Of Improving Electric Guitar Performance

The majority of electric guitar players will tell you that they much prefer the sound of “hard-wired” guitars versus going wireless. When you “radio”… Read More

Analog Snake Systems And Their Applications

Back in 1996, I predicted that the good old analog snake would be gone, soon to be replaced by digital counterparts. But something strange happened…the… Read More

Backing Tracks: Enhancing The Live Sonic Presentation

Mention “backing tracks” and it conjures up images of infamous acts such as Milli Vanilli or Ashlee Simpson lip syncing to their songs in concert. Read More

Clear Path: Keyboards In The Electronic Realm

Electronic keyboards, the start of it all. Right from the beginning of modern concert sound, DI boxes have played an essential role in getting the… Read More

Multiple Consoles For Live? Top Engineers Weigh In

The where, when, why and how, with problems and solutions differing. Read More

A Whole Lot Going On: Computers And Interfaces At Front Of House

How various engineers approach the tasks to get the job done Read More

Clear Path: The “Right” DI For Computers In Audio

When it comes to best audio quality practices, they’re sometimes not ideal. Read More