ProSoundWeb presents at least two feature articles every day of the working week, meaning that there are 40-plus long-form articles highlighted each and every month.
That’s a lot. In fact, so much so that we thought it would be handy to present a round-up of the most-read articles for those who might have missed at least some of them the first time around.
What follows is the top 5 most-read articles on PSW for the month of July 2016. Note that since the articles aren’t all posted at the same time, we apply the same timeframe (length of time) for each when measuring total readership.
Also note that immediately following the top 5, PSW editor Keith Clark offers some additional suggestions of recently published articles worth checking out. These articles also scored quite well in terms of readership but were just outside the head of the list.
Without further adieu, here are the top 5 articles on PSW in July.
1. Beyond The Norm
Creative solutions for those situations where saving the gig means stepping away from familiar microphones and techniques. By Craig Leerman
2. Analog To Digital Conversion
The sampling process—basically taking repeated measurements as a fixed interval—can be viewed in a number of ways. By Nigel Redmon
3. Mixing An Unruly Lead Vocal
Four tips that can help in attaining the goal of a lead vocal that sits just right in the mix. By Joe Gilder
4. Optimizing Stage Monitors For Music
A step-by-step approach, using a real-life example, of optimizing a musician’s wedge. By Mike Sessler
5. Aesthetics Vs. Engineering
Do the tools influence the way we work, or does the way we work influence how we use those tools? By Karl Winkler
Editor Recommendations
True To The Music
Inside the world of noted front of house and recording engineer Kyle Hamilton. By Kevin Young
What The Church Needs… More Nashville Session Drummers
Working with musicians who have the desire and passion but not necessarily the skillset. By Bruce Badger
But How Does It Sound?
Inside loudspeaker specifications—what’s useful and (especially) what’s not, explained in detail. By Stephen Court