New Products
Sennheiser Spectera Firmware v1.4 – A Mix Product of the Week
Sennheiser has announced an update to its Spectera wideband, bidirectional wireless system with the introduction of a Command Button and firmware version 1.4.
Microphones
Audix D6X Microphone – A Mix Real-World Review
The original Audix D6 debuted in the early 2000s; now Audix has released the D6X, a dynamic microphone with a twist on the original...
Blog
The Lost Blog: Casino Rama Resort Entertainment Centre
Upgraded P.A., amps, cabling and audio backbone showcases an L-Acoustics K2 rig at its best, especially when supported by a top-notch tech team.
Live Sound
RCF EVOX V15 – A Mix Product of the Week
Professional, portable three-way active column loudspeaker employs a 15-inch woofer with a 3-inch voice coil for response down to 35 Hz.
New Products
Lectrosonics IFBT2.0 Dual-Channel IFB Transmitter Base Station — A Mix Product of the Week
Lectrosonics has announced the introduction of its new IFB (Interruptible FoldBack) transmitter base station, the IFBT2.0.
New Products
Strymon PCH X2 Active Stereo DI Isolator — A Mix Product of the Week
New from the folks at Strymon is the PCH X2, a stereo, active direct box and isolator.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Rocking The Rock Legends Cruise XIII—A Gig Diary
Blue Öyster Cult recently took to the high seas to play the Rock Legends Cruise XIII and now FOH pro Steve shares the experience...
New Products
Celestion CNX0820 Coax Driver – A Mix Product of the Week
New from Celestion is the CNX0820 Coaxial Driver, an 8-inch coax transducer with a neodymium driver designed to produce high-resolution audio from a lightweight,...
Blog
Mix Blog: Eagles Fly High
Longevity is a precious commodity in the music business, a trait that eludes many (if not most) artists.
New Products
Casio DN-SE10 Dimension Shifter – A Mix Product of the Week
The DN-SE10 Dimension Shifter is an expression controller that attaches to a guitar strap, enabling a player to control effects by pulling down on...
New Products
QSC CB10 Loudspeaker — A Mix Product of the Week
In early January, QSC introduced the CB10 Compact Battery-Powered Loudspeaker System.
Blog
Mix Live Blog : Packing for the Sub-Zero Tour
If you think it's cold where you are, you should hear about the place engineer Steve La Cerra and Blue Öyster Cult just played...
New Products
Waves eMotion LV1 Control – A Mix Product of the Week
New from Waves is the eMotion LV1 Control, a premium control surface designed to expand fader control for Waves LV1 Classic digital mixing consoles.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Less Pollution in the RF Air
Masque Sound is the first company to supply Sennheiser’s Spectera wideband wireless system for a Broadway production—and this is a big deal.
New Products
Black Lion Audio MIDI Eight – A Mix Product of the Week
The MIDI Eight from Black Lion Audio is an 8-in/8-out MIDI interface designed to help manage MIDI I/O for an assortment of devices.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Don’t Toss That Old Computer Just Yet!
Steve would love to throw his old laptops away, but can't—and it's not because of nostalgia either.
Blog
Mix Blog: I Hate to Say “I Told You So…”
Sometimes you know how something is going to end before it even begins.
New Products
Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip — A Mix Product of the Week
A modern take on the channel strip, it offers a mic preamp, 3-band EQ, FET compressor and Lift dynamic gain processing.
Blog
Mix Blog: All I Want for Christmas…
Auctions of music-related memorabilia, from guitars to demo tapes, are becoming top draws for collectors and those looking for alternative investments, but will they...
New Products
Neutrik NAUSBC-5G-FL Chassis Connector — A Mix Product of the Week
Neutrik's NAUSBC-5G-FL chassis connector will come in handy for anyone putting together a road rig with a laptop.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Don’t Sell Yourself Short
There's a thin line between breaking into the industry and letting the industry break you.
Reviews
JBL PRX900 Series Loudspeakers – A Mix Real-World Review, Part 2
Touring pro Steve La Cerra puts JBL Professional’s powered, portable P.A. through the paces and finds it delivers clear, punchy, full-range sound.
New Products
d&b audiotechnik CCLi Line Array — A Mix Product of the Week
The folks at d&b audiotechnik have introduced the CCLi Compact Cardioid Line Array designed specifically for installed applications.
Reviews
JBL PRX900 Series Loudspeakers – A Mix Real-World Review, Part 1
Touring pro Steve La Cerra puts JBL Professional’s powered, portable P.A. through the paces and finds it delivers clear, punchy, full-range sound.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Fear of (Not) Flying
The government shutdown may be over, but the PTSD from touring during it will follow Steve for a while....
New Products
Camvate Super Crab Clamp — A Mix Product of the Week
Here’s a really cool little device that’s been around for a while but flew under my radar until a coworker showed it to me...
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Audio Dreamin’
It was unusual for me to be home on a weekend, but my work schedule a few weeks ago was rather odd....
New Products
Roland Earth Electric Piano Software – A Mix Product of the Week
New from the folks at Roland is the Earth Electric Piano software instrument.
Blog
Mix Blog: Maintenance Issues
A new customs law has led more than 30 countries to suspend shipments to the U.S., and a ripple effect will affect repairs.
Blog
Mix Blog: If It Sounds Too Good to Be True…
Scammers have infiltrated many parts of our online lives, and the pro-audio portion is no exception.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Put That Thing Away!
Thinking of pulling out your phone at a concert to tape it? Think again. Seriously.
New Products
SSL MPL 16-8 Stagebox—A Mix Product of the Week
Solid State Logic has unveiled a new addition to the SSL Live platform, the MPL 16-8 Stagebox, a cost-effective, Dante-enabled unit.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: What I Did On My Summer “Vacation”
As he returns to teaching production at Mercy College in New York, Steve La Cerra looks back at a crazy four months on the...
Blog
Mix Live Blog: This Is Progress?
Mixing on a new live console for the first time is always a challenge—and this time was no exception.
New Products
PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE Digital Mixers — A Mix Product of the Week
PreSonus has unveiled a new line of digital mixers, StudioLive Series III SE, with three new models—SE 16, SE 24 and SE 32
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Minivan Madness
Getting a headlining band and its gear from Point A to Point B is difficult enough, but Steve's finding that its harder than ever...
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Freddie Mercury and a Night to Remember
Peabody, set the Wayback machine for July 13, 1985....
Blog
Mix Blog Live: The Mighty Wurlitzer at the “Showplace of the Tonawandas”
The 99-year-old Riviera Theatre has upgraded its console and P.A., and the audio improvements are noticeable, but the 75-year-old organ remains the star attraction.
New Products
RF Venue CP Stage Antenna — A Mix Product of the Week
A low-profile, circularly polarized element provides optimal 360-degree signal for IEM packs and wireless mics.
Blog
Mix Blog Live: The High Cost of Being a Celebrity
Is that particular LA2A, Neve mic pre or Alesis 3630 worth the inflated price at auction just because it once sat in the rack...
New Products
Product of the Week: RF Venue Spectrum Recorder
Monitoring of wireless microphone, IEM and instrument systems in the 400 to 700 MHz band and saving the data internally as time-stamped CSV...