Measurement Microphones

by George Petersen
October 6, 2024October 6, 2024
Buyer's Guide, October 2024

Whether verifying speaker specs, tuning rooms or ringing out monitors, an accurate, dependable reference mic is a must. We present under-$1,000 choices for pro applications.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Returns to Broadway

by Bryan Reesman
October 6, 2024October 6, 2024
October 2024, Theater Sound

This classic musical comedy returns to the Broadway stage, and Bryan Reesman chats with Audio A1/FOH engineer Ashton McWhirter, who keeps everything audio running smoothly.

Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Microphone

by Steve Savanyu
October 6, 2024October 6, 2024
October 2024, Road Tests

Sennheiser unveils this versatile, next-gen version of its classic MD 421 cardioid dynamic mic. FRONT of HOUSE snagged one of the first models off the production line, and Steve Savanyu puts it to the test.

Effect-ive Strategies

by Steve LaCerra
October 6, 2024October 6, 2024
October 2024, On the Digital Edge

Steve La Cerra provides road-tested tips for managing effects in your FOH (and monitor) mixes. Try some of these on your next gig!

Miking Choirs

by John McJunkin
October 6, 2024October 6, 2024
October 2024, Sound Sanctuary

Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, offers proven techniques (and a few slick tricks) for getting a great sound from large vocal groups.

Audio Techs

by Baker Lee
October 6, 2024March 3, 2025
FOH at Large, October 2024

Good help is hard to find, but as Baker Lee explains, no matter what equipment one has, it’s only as good as the people setting it up and running the show.

Telefunken Mic Capsules for Sennheiser Wireless

by FOH Staff
October 4, 2024
Featured, New Gear

Wireless mic capsules designed to mate with Sennheiser transmitters, the new M80-WH2 and M81-WH2 wireless microphone capsule heads offer the same sonic characteristics as Telefunken’s M80 and M81 dynamic microphones.