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Sunday, January 10, 2010Zoned, Summed & Line: A Discussion Of Array Structures & Performance
Dave Rat 01/10/10 10:41 AM, 2 CommentsI’m asked a lot of questions about sound. Many of them focus on unraveling and understanding some particular function, feature or concept, while others are directed toward distilling my opinion on methods or industry trends. A while ago. I was asked some questions that led me to some in-depth pondering. The questions: Why are line arrays so popular? Are they a fad or here to stay? And what will be the “next big thing”? The fact is that line array-type… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Concert • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Measurement • Sound Reinforcement • Subwoofer -
Thursday, December 24, 2009Church Sound Files: The Basics Of Lavalier & Headworn Microphones
Tim Vear 12/24/09 09:49 AM, 1 CommentLavalier Microphones The desired sound source for a lavalier microphone is a speaking (or occasionally singing) voice. Undesired sources include other speaking voices, clothing or movement noise, ambient sound, and loudspeakers. Balanced low-impedance output is preferred as usual. Adequate sensitivity can be achieved by both dynamic and condenser types, due to the relatively close placement of the microphone. However, a condenser is generally preferred. The physical design is optimized for body-worn use. This may be done by means of a… View this post
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • AV • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Technician -
Wednesday, December 02, 2009A British Equipment Invasion On The Killers Concert Tour
Jeff MacKay 12/02/09 04:43 PM, 0 CommentsIt was a true British invasion of audio equipment when Las Vegas, NV-based group The Killers recently toured North America, with primary sound reinforcement equipment coming from Martin Audio and DiGiCo. Delicate Productions of Camarillo, CA provided equipment for the U.S. leg of the tour, also working with British sound company Capital Sound, a partnership that sees both companies working together on two continents. Alan Behr, Audio Crew Chief and Delicate Productions employee, explains, “We have a very similar inventory.… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Poll • Slideshow • Concert • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Microphone • Monitoring • Power • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Subwoofer • Wireless -
Friday, November 20, 2009Britannia Row Supplies Outline Butterfly For Return Of Robbie Williams At London’s Roundhouse
PSW Staff 11/20/09 08:08 AM, 0 CommentsBritannia Row supplied Outline Butterfly VLA line arrays at the request of the BBC and London’s Roundhouse for the 2009 Electric Proms season, which recently kicked off with the return of Robbie Williams backed by a 34-piece orchestra plus his own touring band. The system comprised 12 Outline CDH 483 hi packs per side, supplemented by three Mantas “wide boxes” in each hang, as well as 12 Subtech 218 subwoofers. Outline T9 amplifiers drive all loudspeakers, with control via Dolby… View this post
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Thursday, November 19, 2009Fun With Studio Funding: Cash Poor But Laughing About It
Jackson B. Jackson 11/19/09 07:27 AM, 0 CommentsTo: JBJ First National Bank Dear Sirs: I am just starting into the recording business and need financing to build a studio and buy equipment. Could you please send me information on your financing packages, what your current rates are, and if there points involved? Zero down and 0 percent would be nice. Thanks, Swap Happy P.S. I plan on quitting my job after you lend me the money to make time for running the studio, so could you please… View this post
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009Everything You Wanted To Know About Microphone Splitters
Al Keltz 11/18/09 01:22 PM, 0 CommentsIf church sound system has evolved along a familiar path, what started out as a pretty simple, small group, “sound-on-a-stick” has gradually become more and more sophisticated. Many have replaced that powered mixer with separate components and added a snake to allow for a mix position in the listening area. Words like “direct box”, “balanced”, “low impedance”, “crossover”, etc. have become part of the sound team’s vocabulary as they strive to provide today’s expected level of sound quality and production… View this post
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Training • Audio • Interconnect • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Studio -
Building Your Church Sound Team: Job Descriptions & Scheduling
Bobby Owsinski 11/18/09 09:45 AM, 1 CommentClick here to read part 1 of this article. The sound team leader should develop job descriptions for each position. Most churches have a wide range of sound support needs, and each task is unique. Youth groups, various adult ministries, children’s groups, dramatic presentations, and regular Sunday services could all utilize different sound systems. You will help yourself and your team if you prepare a detailed description of setup and striking procedures, as well as operational requirements, insights, and tips.… View this post
Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Training • AV • Audio • Education • Engineer • System • Technician -
Audio-Technica Offering Rebates On 4000, 3000 & 2000 Seiries Wireless Systems
PSW Staff 11/18/09 08:59 AM, 0 CommentsAudio-Technica is offering the “Experience More Freedom Rebate” on its 4000 Series, 3000 Series and 2000 Series professional wireless systems through December 31, 2009. All end-users who purchase these products from an authorized U.S. A-T dealer between October 1 and December 31, 2009, will be eligible for either a $40 rebate on the 4000 Series, a $30 rebate on the 3000 Series, or a $20 rebate on the 2000 Series. Audio-Technica’s 4000 Series offers 200 selectable UHF channels per band,… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • Church Sound • News • Poll • Product • Audio • Business • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • System • Wireless -
Tuesday, November 17, 2009Tweaking DSP for Stage Monitors: Tips & Tricks To Maximize Potential
Bruce Main 11/17/09 05:05 PM, 0 CommentsIn the days when digital signal processing (DSP) first stalked the arena, it was the guys at front of house that had all the fun. They would ignore their comm light for long periods of time while staring intently at asymmetrical crossovers on their laptop displays. But now that DSP is ubquitous, the guys at the other end of the snake are beginning to experience the joys of audio in the digital domain. The real beauty of DSP in monitorland… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Opinion • Poll • Audio • Concert • Digital • Monitoring • Processor • Stage -
Sunday, November 15, 2009Audio-Technica Provides Microphone Solutions At The 2009 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards
PSW Staff 11/15/09 03:02 PM, 0 CommentsAudio-Technica is celebrating its 16th year of supporting the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards by providing an extensive selection of vocal and instrument microphones for its annual awards show. The 43rd Annual CMA Awards aired live in 5.1-channel surround sound Wednesday, November 11th, on the ABC Television Network from the Sommet Center in Nashville, and featured over 250 Audio-Technica microphones, including hard-wired mics and Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF wireless systems. The CMA Awards presentation is recognized as Country Music’s… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • Church Sound • News • Poll • Audio • Concert • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • Stage • Wireless
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