Changing A Paradigm: An Innovative Approach to Reinforcing Stage Pianos By Michael Lawrence • October 10, 2018 It’s less and less common to see a real piano on stage these days. There are many advantages to using a keyboard or electronic “stage… Read More
From The Outset: Strategies For Success With Source Input Mixing By Ales Stefancic • October 3, 2018 With the introduction of digital consoles, better microphone options, PA systems with higher fidelity and more pre-production time, the gap between the worlds of studio… Read More
Church Sound: Properly Communicating With The Folks On Stage By Chris Huff • October 3, 2018 There's no reason to yell. So, why do we let it happen? Read More
A Tale Of Two Gigs: Embracing The Variety Inherent In The Audio Profession By Michael Lawrence • October 2, 2018 One of the things I love about working in professional audio is that there’s no such thing as “typical.” I’m always dealing with different artists,… Read More
DPA Microphones Announces House Of Worship Tour By PSW Staff • October 1, 2018 On October 9 at National Community Church in Washington, DC and October 23 at Queen City Church in Charlotte, NC, the DPA… Read More
In The Studio: A Drum Recording Checklist By Bobby Owsinski • September 28, 2018 With a strong foundation, you can build almost anything on it that you or your clients can imagine Read More
In The Studio: Control Room Techniques To Foster Great Vocals By Barry Rudolph • September 26, 2018 During a session, I remember when an artist was on mic, out in the studio ready to start vocal overdubs, and the producer asked: “How… Read More
Illuminating The Audience With Beautiful, Consistent Audio Coverage By Pat Brown • September 25, 2018 When it comes to room acoustics, definitions of “correct” or “appropriate” can be largely dependent upon the musical tastes of the listeners, often making it… Read More
Church Sound: How To Ruin Your Mix – Part 2 By Andrew Stone • September 24, 2018 Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a 3 part series. You can read Part 1 here. If you listen very… Read More
Sound Bytes: The Bib By PSW Staff • September 22, 2018 Interesting, useful and humorous notes from the world of audio… LATEST POST: Solving the age-old singer/songwriter problem with an erector set and a dose… Read More
In The Studio: Recording The Rolling Stones “Brown Sugar” Sessions By Bruce Borgerson • September 21, 2018 If you’ve seen the Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter movie, you might recall Jimmy Johnson’s brief speaking role. He was the one coaching Keith Richards on… Read More
Pre-Planning: The Real Gig Happens Before The Show By Craig Leerman • September 20, 2018 Many of us are masters at the logistical side of loading and unloading trucks and moving gear. Correctly positioning and tuning the PA for the… Read More
Setting The Pace: Thoughts On The Power Of Leadership By Karl Winkler • September 19, 2018 Whether you’re a mix engineer, system tech, technical ministry leader or a member of a sound crew, some universal concepts apply to success in leadership. Read More
Devising Alternative Monitoring Approaches For The Goal Of A Semi-Silent Stage By Mike Sokol • September 19, 2018 The first installment of this series (here) drew some pretty interesting feedback. One reader called me a “Nazi” who was trying… Read More
Church Sound: The Thorn In Every Sound Tech’s Side—House Volume Level By Chris Huff • September 18, 2018 If ever there was a thorn in the side of a sound tech, it would be one labeled VOLUME. A couple of days ago, I… Read More
