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by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
We’re here to talk about wireless systems today—a nerdy subject indeed, one that could occasion a glaze in the eye of the casual reader. But wireless systems are quite important to large-scale stage shows. Your favorite musical act, with all their singing and dancing, would trip over a forest of cabling if it weren’t for wireless systems.
What’s more, this technology must be mission-critical, battlefield tested; you can’t have your favorite band’s microphones dropping out—the audience would positively swoon! Indeed, audio problems can ruin the
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Austin, Texas-based FMR Audio has been producing professional audio equipment at budget prices for more than 18 years. The company makes no-nonsense dynamic processors and microphone preamps that may look utilitarian, but hold their own when compared to other products costing up to ten times as much. In this brand overview, we’ll be looking at the FMR Audio product line and what makes it special.
The people at FMR Audio take pride in being control freaks and hold their design and manufacturing process to standards that may seem overly specific
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Once upon a time, a decent plug-in for pro audio purposes might set you back more than a couple of hundred bucks (to say nothing of software bundles, which could easily run you into the thousands). But we’ve seen a drastic reduction in price for stellar software over the last few years—even from companies that used to charge in amounts heretofore measured in bodily appendages. Since you no longer need to spend an arm and a leg for excellent audio processing, we think the time is right to compile a list of plug-ins now suitable to present as
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Every day, someone needs some sound amplified. Maybe it’s just one mic for a fast-talking auctioneer, a mic and a laptop for that better-be-good wedding DJ, or multiple mics and instruments for a band hoping to get their music heard by the right people. In times like these, large-scale systems are absolute overkill, and that tiny Bluetooth speaker you carry around in your bag is no good, either. This is where portable PA systems are perfect. Here are seven of them from Bose®, Sennheiser, JBL, Behringer, Denon, Galaxy Audio, and ION Audio, each
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Perhaps you started with a small, self-contained PA and need better quality with greater output. Or perhaps your audience has grown and you are looking to add to your setup, or you need better coverage and more control. Maybe you started with an inexpensive analog mixer and are looking to make the jump to a digital board. If you have made an initial investment into a sound system and are looking to make some upgrades, here’s a short list of ideas that might be worth investigating.
Mixers
If you are thinking about upgrading your analog console
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
An equalizer or EQ is a device that adjusts the loudness of specific frequencies, and is available in a variety of types including shelf, graphic, parametric, and semi-parametric, which allow for surgical precision to wide-band adjustments. With such a wide range of classic designs to more esoteric offerings, the sheer number of EQs available can be a bit overwhelming. This article will help you make sense of what 500 Series EQ can do and will help guide you in finding the perfect EQ for your application.
EQ Types
Shelf EQs are quite common on
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
So, you got a friend. Maybe a niece, nephew, or kid of your own. Perhaps a grandchild, and you want your gifts to feel more relevant than the usual newspaper clipping and check for fifty bucks. And what’s this—your little buddy is making videos now? On YouTube? From the videos, it looks like they’ve got the video and lighting figured out, but maybe they could some help in the audio department.
If that’s the case, you can easily swoop in—cool friend or parental figure that you are—and get them something both useful and cool, something that’ll
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
For our final installment in the 500-Series guide, we’ll be looking at the available offerings of effects in the 500-Series format. I’m also including more utility modules that aren’t necessarily an “effect,” but don’t fall under the Preamp, EQ, or Compressor categories and are quite useful, nonetheless.
Specialty Modules
If you are after some serious color, it’s worth checking out the Big Bear Audio MP1+, which provides a low-noise,
by jaime traba · Posted
Like other offerings available in the 500 Series format, there is a wealth of compressors to select in this increasingly popular form factor. Ranging from unique and original designs to emulations and clones of some of the most classic compressors heard on countless albums and songs, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the choice. This piece will highlight some standouts.
Chandler’s Little Devil has become a go to for many engineers since its
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
The EON ONE and EON ONE Pro are compact, all-in-one linear-array PA systems well suited for singer/song-writers, small live events, bars, clubs, meetings, and conference rooms. Both systems consist of a powered subwoofer module with an integrated mixer and wireless Bluetooth streaming. The Class-D amplifier in the sub module powers the subwoofer and linear-array
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Say you’re a musician traveling on the road, or a producer—somebody who likes to make music from a laptop-based studio. You camp out at a hotel and program what you need to program, or mix what you need to mix. Eventually, you’ll run into problems.
The files you’re working on will require more space than your laptop allows. Or, you’ll run a lot of samples and virtual instruments, both of which tend to run more smoothly on an external drive. Even if you can fit all your projects on a laptop, you can’t forget about backup—the threat of losing
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Most audio recording sessions use some sort of drive for storage of audio data. Sure, on occasion, some bands opt for analog tape, but most music, dialog, and sound effects are recorded to (and mixed from) a hard disk (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD), or flash drive. It makes sense, too. Such drives are generally portable, affordable, and large capacity. However, two very common fears that creep up in response to the thought of recording to drives are, “What if the drive chokes [isn’t fast enough]” and “What if the drive dies?” In either case,
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
If you make music, you know that you can’t control when your creativity flashes into existence. Thankfully, the ability to follow the meandering muse is becoming easier and easier via increasingly powerful smartphones, tablets, and user-friendly production apps. With the portable power they give, you can be on a plane or in a train making music and stacking tracks instead of just sitting there being angry that your inspiration lacks the consideration to be well-timed.
So, let’s say that you’ve got these musical ideas in your phone or tablet
by Staff Writer · Posted
If there is any genre of corporate office equipment where designers were given free reign, it is in the design of conference room speaker phones. I used to think that their space-ship-inspired designs were cool but, over the years, the look has waned on me. I still appreciate that the functionality of the units may have necessitated that they look like atmospheric landers from the planet Vulcan but, isn’t there something out there that better complements the modern office visually and technologically, and performs superbly? Yes. Check out the
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
If you’re in the market for a new PA system, take a seat. QSC offers a wide range of speakers, from portable models to full line arrays, designed to meet your needs whether you’re the quintessential wedding DJ, a performing musician, a karaoke master, or an audio engineer. There are many factors to consider and many options to choose from.
Traditional Passive Loudspeakers
When all the mixing and
