Live Sound
Inside the Live Sound of Live Aid, Part 2: Philadelphia
U.S. audio pros took the torch passed by London's Live Aid and ran with it, overcoming show-stopping obstacles to bring an unforgettable concert to...
Concert Sound
Live Sound
Inside the Live Sound of Live Aid, Part 1: London
We look back at the live sound effort that went into the legendary charity concert Live Aid, held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia. With...
Live Sound
Lorde Returns With L-ISA and L Series
“Ultrasound” tour marks New Zealand artist’s third worldwide series of shows incorporating L-Acoustics’ immersive audio system.
The Wire
Nicole Zuraitis Records Top Live Album with TELEFUNKEN M80 Mic
Recorded on location in Las Vegas by Carmen Grillo and Matty Mosca using TELEFUNKEN's M80 dynamic microphone.
The Wire
Theory Professional Goes Global at ISE 2026
Theory products can go everywhere and do everything from background to foreground music, indoors and out – residential, commercial, and now sound reinforcement.
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Returns To NAMM 2026
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Celebrates 25 Years Of Microphone Inovation
The Wire
Sommer Introduces New Waterproof SC-AQUA Cable
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new AQUA MARINEX line of aramid-reinforced 110-ohm microphone cable for permanent installation in damp areas and in water...
The Wire
T-Pain & The Preakness Call on Showtime & Sommer Cable
Showtime once again had their Sommer Cable system networking the elaborate sound and lighting extravaganza.
The Wire
Braiden Sunshine Featured on TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Rising star Braiden Sunshine, well-known for his nationwide performances on NBC's "The Voice," is the latest artist to showcase his musical talent on TELEFUNKEN's...
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Capitol Groove Festival — Braiden Sunshine Featured at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is presenting the TELEFUNKEN Soundstage Live, an original side stage experience featured at the Capitol Groove
The Wire
Theory Professional Brings Trademark Sound to Large Format Installs with New PLC Series
Built on Powersoft’s patented amplification and signal processing technologies, Theory’s PLC Series provides integrators, consultants, and specifiers the ability to incorporate Theory systems into...
The Wire
Theory Professional Enters Sound Reinforcement Category
The new line of passive and powered loudspeakers provides integrators and specifiers access to high-accuracy, high-output and compact loudspeakers for premium portable and installed...
The Wire
Megan Thee Stallion Event Calls on Showtime & Sommer Cable
Leading event production specialists Showtime Sound LLC recently supported the debut concert at the new Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Featuring Megan Thee Stallion,...
The Wire
Sommer Introduces New SYSCAT4 Stage/Event Cable
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new SYSCAT4 cable series, setting new standards in stage and event technology.
The Wire
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a "Live From the Lab" set at the TELEFUNKEN.
The Wire
Sommer Cable Debuts New SC-Elephant Robust 3215 Speaker Array Cable at InfoComm 2024
Sommer Cable is introducing at InfoComm 2024 its new 32-core SC-ELEPHANT SPM3215 loudspeaker cable.
Live Sound
Around the World with Andre Rieu
Andre Rieu and his orchestra take classical music’s greatest hits out of the symphony hall and into the hockey arenas.
The Wire
Showtime Calls on Sommer Cable for Elle King Concert
Showtime Calls on Sommer Cable for Elle King Concert Leading event production specialists Showtime Sound LLC recently worked on the impressive Elle King concert...
Live Sound
The Sound of U2’s Vegas Show: A Spherical Miracle?
Mix was inside Las Vegas’ new $2.6B venue, Sphere, for opening weekend of U2’s groundbreaking residency.
The Wire
Guy and Ian Charbonneau Record Eric Clapton’s “Crossroads Festival” 2023
Guy and Ian Charbonneau Record Eric Clapton’s “Crossroads Festival” 2023 Father and son recording engineers Guy and Ian Charbonneau recorded audio for Eric Clapton’s...
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
Knockdown Center Upgrades P.A. for Impact
Arts center and venue chose L-Acoustics system to bring quality sound to shows across all music genres and of varying crowd size.
Live Sound
Travon Snipes Gives Post Malone the Quantum Treatment
Whether on a Quantum5 or Quantum7, the popular artist’s monitor engineer stays in perfect sync with FOH engineer Kevin Brown, also on a Quantum7
Live Sound
Girl Named Tom Chalk Up Touring First
Pop trio of siblings employs new digital wireless system for vocals and guitars throughout nationwide tour.
The Wire
Sommer Cable Introduces SC-Elephant Robust Speaker Cable at InfoComm 2023
Sommer Cable will exhibit at InfoComm for the first time its new SC-Elephant multicore speaker cable for large scale line arrays. Sommer has considerably...
The Wire
New Audio Brand Theory Professional to Launch at InfoComm 2023
With a hyper-focus on performance and design, the new audio brand is positioned to become the go-to premium solution for the commercial audio market.
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
L-Acoustics to Distribute Mixhalo with L-ISA 3.0
Mixhalo’s technology will come pre-loaded as part of L-Acoustics’ spatial audio ecosystem, L-ISA 3.0.
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.
Gear and Technology
L-Acoustics Unveils Flagship L Series Line Array at Hollywood Bowl
Hundreds of audio pros from top sound companies, FOH engineers on stadium-filling tours and other VIPs were in attendance last Thursday when L-Acoustics introduced...
Live Sound
British Music Embassy Returns to SXSW
More than 50 acts played the British Music Embassy stage at this year's Sound by Southwest festival in Austin.
Live Gear
Republika Tribute Rocks Live in Immersive
The music of Polish rock legends Republika was recently performed in immersive using an Adamson FletcherMachine setup.
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,...
Business
PLASA Report: Live Sound Bounces Back, But Challenges Remain
PLASA has released its “The Live Sector in 2022” Report, based on a survey of more than 1,300 live sound pros in 40-plus countries.
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.
Live Sound
Racket NYC Club Takes Different Approach to Live Sound
The Bowery Presents’ new 650-capacity club, Racket NYC, sports an audio system with new and repurposed gear.
Live Sound
Mixing Lizzo’s Live Sound On The Road
Whether breaking out her flute or an unexpected R&B cover of Rammstein's "Du Hast," Lizzo keeps her concert sound team on its toes.
Live Sound
British Music Embassy is Set for SXSW 2023
In a case of supporting some of their own, UK-based Allen & Heath will have desks at SXSW's British Music Embassy stage.