Church Sound: Two Big Tricks To Mixing Monitors By Derek Sexsmith • June 19, 2018 This article is provided by DerekSoundGuy.com. I hate to admit this, but the thing I… Read More
A Look At The Decca Tree Stereo Recording Technique By Bobby Owsinski • June 18, 2018 Even if you never intend to record an ensemble larger than a standard rock, pop, or jazz rhythm section, a good grasp on… Read More
Making The Leap: Transitioning From Volunteer To Professional By M. Erik Matlock • June 14, 2018 I’ve been asked several times about making the transition from volunteer church tech to working in professional audio. The only way I can explain it… Read More
Under Control: Three Common Problems With Church Sound Systems & What To Do About Them By Jonah Altrove • June 13, 2018 In thinking about the church sound systems I’ve worked on over the course of my career, I realized that the vast majority of the problems… Read More
Audio Visualization By Andy Coules • June 13, 2018 It is said that “a picture is worth a thousand words” and nowhere is this more applicable than when trying to teach complex concepts. A… Read More
Five Creative Uses Of Loudspeakers To Enhance Recordings By Barry Rudolph • June 12, 2018 1) Adding More Snares to Snare Drums If you’re presented with an “inherited recording” to mix (one you didn’t engineer) with live drums where no… Read More
Capturing The Moment: Microphone Approaches For Live Recording By Bruce Bartlett • June 11, 2018 This article is provided by Bartlett Microphones. Remote recording is exhilarating. Musicians, excited by the audience,… Read More
In The Studio: Gimme Momentum By Joe Gilder • June 8, 2018 Up until recently, I don’t think I could have articulated this clearly. But now that I’m aware of it, it makes so. much. sense. I’ve… Read More
Both Sides Of The Kit: A Conversation With A Drummer/Audio Engineer By Jonah Altrove • June 7, 2018 Many audio engineers dabble in music, but it’s relatively rare to encounter someone who truly excels in both fields. My friend and colleague Tommy Fleming… Read More
Church Sound: The List Will Never Be Complete By Mike Sessler • June 6, 2018 Do your best, then go home at night knowing you’ve still got something to work on tomorrow. Consider it job security. Read More
In The Studio: Getting A Singer’s Best Vocal Performance By Bobby Owsinski • June 5, 2018 One of the hardest things to record can be a vocalist who is not comfortable with the studio conditions. Even a seasoned pro sometimes can’t… Read More
Portable Pursuits: Effective Deployments Of Smaller-Scaled Reinforcement Systems By Craig Leerman • June 4, 2018 Typically, small- to medium-sized events are covered by a pair of portable full-range, 2-way loudspeakers on stands (often referred to as “speakers on sticks”). For… Read More
Tightening It Up: Zen And The Art Of Frequency Bracketing For Drum Kits By Mike Sokol • June 1, 2018 I look at understanding proper equalization of live instruments as being one of the most important tools in our mental toolkit. And while equalizing a… Read More
Up Close & Personal: Keys To Successful Monitor Engineering For Smaller Groups By Becky Pell • May 31, 2018 In my previous article (Organization, Communication, Anticipation), I focused on the details of how I run monitors at the annual Glastonbury Festival. This time,… Read More
Bang On The Drum All Day: A Wide Range Of Tips To Optimize The Kit In The Mix By PSW Staff • May 30, 2018 Last month we asked veteran engineers and technicians to offer their tips and techniques regarding cabling and interconnect (All Wrapped Up), and it proved… Read More
