Live Sound
Melissa Etheridge On The Move with Midas
FOH engineer Jim Roese brought along Midas Heritage HD96 desks supplied by Sound Image on the current Melissa Etheridge tour.
Live Sound
Live Sound
Parsons Audio Outfits Lynn Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
The 2,000-seat Lynn Veteran's Memorial Auditorium recently had a d&b audiotechnik V-Series loudspeaker system installed.
New Products
Ocean Way Audio Enters Live Sound with AeroWave Loudspeaker System
Ocean Way Audio, a name long associated with high-end studio monitors, has introduced its first live sound loudspeaker, AeroWave.
Live Gear
Inside Solotech’s Massive New Nashville Base
Years in the making, Solotech has officially opened its new, 120,000-square-foot facility in Nashville, Tennessee.
New Products
Innovations: Meyer Sound PANTHER Large-Format, Linear Line Array Loudspeaker
The genesis of Meyer Sound's new flagship PANTHER line array is recounted by Katie Murphy, Engineering Director, Acoustical and Mechanical.
Blog
Blog: This Summer Is Gonna Rock
Mix co-editor Tom Kenny explains why the return of live music this summer is gonna be awesome (and/or will rock).
New Products
JBL SRX900 Series Line Array Launched
JBL’s latest line array includes dual 6.5-inch and dual 10-inch powered line array elements and 18-inch and dual 18-inch powered subs.
Live Sound
75th Tony Awards’ ‘Best Sound’ Nominees Announced
Nominees for this year’s Tony Awards, including those in the two Best Sound categories, were announced today.
Blog
Mix Live Blog: Bugs!!!
FOH engineer/blogger Steve La Cerra caught a (technical) bug the other day—and then it traveled with him to other gigs.
New Products
Fulcrum Acoustic AHC2 High Output Coaxial Horn Launched
Fulcrum Acoustic has released the AHC2 High Output Coaxial Horn, an updated variation on its AH model.
New Products
JH Audio Sharona IEM Launched
JH Audio has introduced its new flagship in-ear monitor, the Sharona, a 16-driver IEM with four-way crossover.
Live Sound
KFC Yum! Center Updates Audio Systems
Louisville’s main sports arena, the KFC Yum! Center, recently updated its house system.
The Wire
Ashly Audio Amps Up Rochester Music & Burlesque Venue
WEBSTER, New York, April xx, 2022 — Understanding that sound is the main motivator of any club, Photo City Music Hall looked to local...
Live Sound
Level 42 Returns to the Road
Merlin PA supplied an Electro-Voice and Dynacord sound system to support Level 42's first UK tour since the height of the pandemic.
Live Sound
Conquering Sound in a Polygonal Sanctuary
Zurich’s Church of St. Katharina features classic brutalist architecture that may look beautiful but it is also acoustically challenging with reflective surfaces and an...
New Products
Shure KSM11 Wireless Microphone Capsule Launched
Intended for use with Shure’s flagship wireless systems, the new KSM11 capsule reportedly solves live performance ‘mic cupping’ issues.
Reviews
Mackie Thump GO – A Mix Real-World Review
Live sound pro Steve La Cerra puts Mackie's Thump Go portable PA speakers to the test in this Real-World Review.
Live Sound
Solotech Helps Evanescence Share The Bitter Truth
Evanescence just wrapped up its first US tour in two years, supporting its latest album, The Bitter Truth, and along for the ride were...
Live Sound
Eddie Vedder’s ‘Earthling’ Tour Blasts Off
RAT Sound tackled audio duties for the recent solo tour of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, supporting his new album, 'Earthling.'
Live Sound
SES Hits the Road with Joe Bonamassa
Blues master Joe Bonamassa just wrapped up a six-week return to the road with Special Event Services providing audio gear for each stop.
Live Sound
London’s Albany Upgrades Audio for In-The-Round and More
A community arts center in southeast London, The Albany recently replaced its long-standing audio system with an eye towards future projects.
New Products
Alcons Audio LR18i Installation Line Array Debuts
Alcons Audio has introduced the LR18i pro-ribbon line array specifically designed for fixed live sound installations.
The Wire
Insights In Sound – Chris Leonard, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 67)
His work as a live production expert is just part of what Chris Leonard brings to the table. As co-host of the #SignalToNoisePodcast, he’s...
New Products
Yorkville Sound YXL15SP Powered Subwoofer Launches
Yorkville Sound has unveiled its new YXL15SP powered subwoofer, largely intended for use by working DJs and musicians.
Live Gear
British Music Embassy Rocks at SXSW
The British Music Embassy Cedar Street Courtyard at SXSW this year was outfitted with a phalanx of Allen & Heath dLive consoles.
The Wire
DPA Microphones Gives Back to Live Industry With New “We Love Live” Campaign
“Sharing is Caring” Social Media Competition Designed For Industry Friends to Share Winnings
Blogs
Mix Live Blog: Higher Road Expense
FOH engineer/Mix blogger Steve La Cerra discovers another surprise side-effect of the pandemic: More concert security.
Live Gear
Spectrum Sound Doubles Down on DiGiCo
Longtime Nashville live sound provider Spectrum Sound has added multiple Quantum7, Quantum338 and Quantum225 desks to its inventory.
Live Sound
The Oak Ridge Boys Roll and Little River Band Flow with Avantis Desks
Nashville's Brantley Sound recently set up both the Little River Band and the Oak Ridge Boys with Allen & Heath Avantis desks for live...
The Wire
Insights In Sound – Michael Lawrence, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 63)
Building community is what it’s all about, and Michael Lawrence is a master at it. Signal-to-Noise co-host, Smaart guru, Live Sound engineer, mentor, and...
Live Sound
Bon Iver Puts L-ISA Processor II to the Test with 7.1 Immersive Concert
A pair of Bon Iver concerts in Los Angeles marked the first official deployment anywhere of L-Acoustics’ 3D audio processing engine, the L-ISA Processor...
Blog
Mix Live Blog: A Sigh of Relief After Mixing on the High Seas
FOH engineer/Mix blogger Steve La Cerra just returned from mixing Blue öyster Cult on Rock Legends Cruise IX, and it was an eye-opening experience.
Live Sound
Riverside, CA’s Harvest Christian Fellowship Updates Audio
Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, CA recently updated its audio system with a new d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker system.
Live Sound
South Africa’s Rivers Church Updates HOW Audio
Rivers Church, one of the fastest-growing congregations in South Africa, recently worked with Stage Audio Works to update its audio system.
Live Sound
Dan + Shay Tour Takes ‘Good Things’ On Tour
PRG provided audio, video, and lighting systems for the latest tour by country stars Dan + Shay, backing their 'Good Things' album.
Live Sound
AtlasIED Dove into The Cove
New $3 million, 42,000-square-foot place waterpark, The Cove, has an equally new audio system based around AtlasIED speakers.
New Products
Gig Gear Updates Two Hand Touch Tablet Harness
Gig Gear has updated its Two Hand Touch (THT) tablet harness for audio pros who use a remote tablet to mix a club show...
Live Sound
2022 Event Safety Summit Returns In Time for Live Sound’s Big Summer
The Event Safety Alliance has set the agenda for its 2022 Event Safety Summit, taking place March 22-24, 2022 at Rock Lititz in Lititz,...
Live Sound
VIDEO: Counterfeit L-Acoustics Loudspeakers Destroyed by Authorities
Chinese customs officials recently seized and destroyed fake L-Acoustics loudspeakers, then prosecuted the counterfeiters.
The Wire
Insights In Sound – Wayne Pauley, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 60)
Wayne Pauley’s no-nonsense, old school approach to mixing live sound has garnered accolades from rock to country to Celtic and beyond. He’ll be the...
New Products
Meyer Sound Introduces Flagship PANTHER Line Array
Meyer Sound has introduced PANTHER, its new flagship linear line array, designed to be a compact, lightweight, energy-efficient loudspeaker system for touring, live events...
Live Sound
PLASA: Shortages, delays put live events at risk
Delays, shortages and cost increases, alongside huge decreases in annual turnovers, are plaguing the live events industry according to a new PLASA report.