For live sound tips on keeping yourself afloat in the hard working world of live sound read some of the articles below. Many of the topics in this category are from personal experience as well as my dealings with seasoned experts in the field.
Related to last week’s post, How to Use a Reference Track to Improve Your Mixes, here is the flip-side focusing on getting the best sound out of your live sound …
On the subject of mistakes…. Never, ever, ever, ever….do this: The mic goes on the cabinet, where the speakers are. Not on the amplifier, ...
In a live sound situation, the graphic equalizer is one of your favorite friends. It helps you crank as much volume as you can out of your monitors. A ...
All the greatness in the world is for nothing if nobody knows about it. Over the past few weeks we’ve gone into detail on how to set up an open ...
In the last few installments of The Open Mic Guide, we’ve covered all the equipment you need to get started with an open mic night. If you’ve followed the guide ...
This is the fourth installment of The Open Mic Guide. So far we’ve covered some important topics, and this week we’ll look at the different microphones you need. If you ...
This is part three in The Open Mic Guide. If you missed the first two check them out below: The Open Mic Guide Part I – Finding the Right Location ...
Welcome to the second installment of The Open Mic Guide. Last week we focused on finding a location for your open mic, and this week we’ll start to look into ...
Open mic nights are a great way to demo your songs as a songwriter. They offer a laid back atmosphere where you can test out new songs. It’s also perfect ...
I used to be a live sound-tech for a few years. I have lifted many amplifiers and speakers and put them in their right position. I have miked drum-kits and ...