Business
Lenbrook Acquires Hi-Res Audio Encoder MQA
Lenbrook has acquired UK-based MQA, whose high-res audio encoding has been used by high-end streamer Tidal and others.
Clive Young is the co-editor of Mix Magazine and editor of MixOnline.com. Previously, he was the editor in chief of Pro Sound News (Future's U.S. Magazine of the Year - 2019), and has been nominated twice for "Best Range Of Work By A Single Author" in the annual Neal Awards. He is the author of two books, "Crank It Up: Live Sound Secrets of the Top Tour Engineers," and "Homemade Hollywood: Fans Behind The Camera." Additionally, he has spoken at more than 400 libraries, universities, museums, academic symposiums and conventions. Young earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Hofstra University and is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s University New York.
Live Sound
Carl Palmer Brings Back ELP on the Road
ELP drummer Carl Palmer is carrying on the band’s legacy with a new tour that uses a savvy mix of multimedia and live performance.
Live Sound
Luke Combs is Gettin’ Global on His World Tour, Part 2
Luke Combs' audio team talks monitors, the tour's massive Outline PA and the artist shotgunning beers with Patrick Mahomes.
Live Sound
Luke Combs is Gettin’ Global on His World Tour, Part 1
Luke Combs' world tour will hit 16 countries this year, but it started with a sold-out stadium run here in the U.S., supported by...
Blog
From the Editor: The Stuff of Stories
The Future becomes the past in the blink of an eye, but there is one thing that endures.
Live Sound
Jimmy Buffett Live in 1998: Turning Manhattan into Margaritaville
In February, 1998, Jimmy Buffett hit Madison Square Garden to take Parrotheads away on a one-night winter vacation to Margaritaville.
Live Sound
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Raise the Roof on the Road, Part 2
Discover how the audio team on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raise The Roof" tour brought the chemistry on stage to the crowds nightly.
Live Sound
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Raise the Roof on the Road, Part 1
How the audio team on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raise The Roof" tour brought the chemistry on stage to the crowds nightly.
Blog
Buy Freddie Mercury’s Home Studio
Sotheby's will auction off hundreds of items that belonged to Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, including his home recording gear.
New Products
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet — A Mix Real-World Review
Audio-Technica created what it’s calling a StreamSet, so we put the new ATH-M50xSTS to the test.
Live Gear
Oregon Festival to Power Stages with Hydrogen
Taking place this week, Pickathon will use experimental Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generator to power stages.
Live Sound
The Longhorn Lives! Legendary Dallas Venue Revived, Revitalized
Dallas' Longhorn Ballroom has always been cool, but in recent times, it was also closed; now the legendary venue is back.
Live Sound
Tony Bennett Sings and Swings Live in 2001
"When I first met Tony, he’d stand next to me on the stage, sing without the microphone, and say, ‘Just make it sound like...
Live Sound
Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour Finds A Sound Solution, Part 2
The massive Ed Sheeran world tour is breaking attendance records at every venue it plays—but it’s up to the audio team to make a...
Live Sound
Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour Finds A Sound Solution, Part 1
The massive Ed Sheeran world tour is breaking attendance records at every venue it plays—but it’s up to the audio team to make a...
Business
EAW Co-Founder Kenton Forsythe Passes
Kenton Forsythe, revered loudspeaker engineer and co-founder of EAW, died Sunday, July 9, at the age of 78.
Live Sound
Howard Jones Dialogues on New Album and Tour
Eighties synthpop master Howard Jones discusses his latest album, favorite gear, keeping songs fresh on the road and more.
Business
Inside InfoComm 2023’s Audio Demo Rooms, Part 2
InfoComm 2023 had a record 22 audio demo rooms, jammed full of new live sound and installation solutions.
Business
Inside InfoComm’s Audio Demo Rooms, Part 1
InfoComm 2023 had a record 22 audio demo rooms, jammed full of new live sound and installation solutions.
Live Sound
Sound and Music Juice Up Las Vegas’ Mad Apple
'Mad Apple' is a Cirque du Soleil show unlike any other—and has a sound design to match.
Business
Native Instruments Absorbs iZotope, Brainworx, Plugin Alliance
After co-existing as separate entities under the same umbrella company for the last year, Native Instruments has absorbed iZotope, Brainworx and Plugin Alliance.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Wildfires Vs. Concert Production
There are few things that can stop the momentum of the concert industry right now—but one of them is the environment.
Business
Tony Awards’ ‘Best Sound’ Winners Announced
Winners for this year’s Tony Awards, including those in the two Best Sound categories, were announced Sunday.
Music Production
Giles Martin Talks Remixing The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ in Dolby Atmos
Giles Martin has brought the epic 'Pet Sounds' into immersive…warily: “I have that view of ‘This should not be touched, and maybe especially by...
Live Sound
Tina Turner Turns It Up On Her 1997 ‘Wildest Dreams’ Tour
A vintage look back at Tina Turner's grueling but wildly successful 1996-1997 'Wildest Dreams' tour.
Live Sound
Mixing Muse for the Masses on the ‘Will of the People’ World Tour
The latest Muse world tour overdelivers with cutting-edge concert theatrics—and the same goes for its live sound.
Business
View from the Top: Cesar Milano, Founder/CEO, Clear Tune Monitors
Cesar Milano created his company in 2010 with a plan to bring ear monitors not only to a different part of the marketplace, but...
Blog
Prototype Tape Machine That Captured Eric Clapton Classic ‘Layla’ Goes to Auction
The prototype MCI JH-16 tape machine that recorded Derek and the Dominos' classic "Layla" will be among the pro-audio items hitting the auction block...
Live Gear
Bringing The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound Back to Life
Some say the Grateful Dead's legendary, short-lived "Wall of Sound" was the greatest PA system ever; now a Connecticut man has built a working,...
Live Sound
Post Malone Live: Multifaceted Monitors on a Twelve Carat Tour
A multifaceted performer like Post Malone needs an equally flexible monitors setup—and engineer.
New Products
Ultimate Ears Pro UE Premier IEMs: First Impressions
A full-fledged Real-World Review is on the way, but in the meantime, here's our hot take on the new UE Premier IEMs.
Blog
Blog: Moon-ing Over Pink Floyd in Atmos
Pink Floyd's artistic and commercial high point, The Dark Side of the Moon, continues to enthrall listeners in its new Dolby Atmos mix.
Facilities
Thieves Break Into John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone Studio
On April 15, burglars stole recording gear and instruments worth thousands from John Vanderslice's Tiny Telephone Studio.
Blog
Seen on the Scene at NAB 2023, Part 2
More than 1,200 companies are exhibiting at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this week, so here's some of the most interesting new audio...
Blog
Seen on the Scene at NAB 2023, Part 1
More than 1,200 companies are exhibiting at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this week, so here's some of the most interesting new audio...
Live Sound
Remodeling House of Blues’ Sound
Updating the sound system on any venue is a daunting task, especially with an active show calendar. Now multiply that times 10 and that's...
Business
With Console Production Back on Track, Yamaha Pro Audio Launches DM3 Series
Yamaha's new DM3 Series desks signal the pro-audio giant's return to pre-pandemic console production levels.
Live Sound
Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 2
Concluding our coverage of the Iron Maiden 'Legacy of the Beast' tour, FOH engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten shares how he approaches each instrument...
Live Sound
Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 1
After 140 shows in 33 countries for 3 million fans, metal giants Iron Maiden finally finished their latest tour—and are ready for the next...
Business
Maintaining Mental Health While On Tour
For live sound pros, touring can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield of mental health challenges. Psychotherapist Tamsin Embleton wants her new book,...
Live Sound
Capturing Chris Young’s Live Sound On Tour
Chris Young is hitting the road hard in advance of his next album, with Erik Rogers tackling FOH engineer duties for the country star.
Business
Metallica Acquires Furnace Vinyl Record Pressing Company
Thrash metal giants Metallica have acquired a majority interest in Alexandria, VA-based Furnace Record Pressing, which manufactures vinyl records and offers related services.