Planned – and Unplanned – Obsolescence
In the tech sector, we’re all dependent on gear…and like many of you, I do appreciate gear that keeps going and going and going.
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New Gear, May 2024
New gear from 1 SOUND, DirectOut, KGEAR, KLANG, Lab Gruppen, Lectrosonics, Neutrik, punQtum/Riedel, Radial and TASCAM
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Fall Out Boy
Photojournalist Steve Jennings talks to FOH engineer Chad Olech, monitor engineer Rob Smuder and crew about working on one of this year’s hottest tours.
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Sports Facility Projects
We visit some recent arena and stadium installs, which are trending toward musicality, vocal intelligibility and sonic impact to heighten the fan experience.
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Renovating Switzerland’s Historic Theater Basel
After nearly a decade of renovations, this European live performance gem is finally brought to modern specs. Dirk Noy reports on the progress.
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‘Tommy’ on Broadway
Bryan Reesman chats with award-winning sound designer Gareth Owen about this classic rock opera’s return to Broadway after nearly 30 years.
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Victoria Butash
Hard work, determination and a “can-do” attitude have all played a part in this young audio professional’s successful career as a touring systems engineer and monitor mixer.
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Large-Format Dual-12” Line Arrays
A two- or three-way, double-12 box can be an ideal choice for jobs requiring a BIG sound. We present the hottest entries in the market.
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Shure Nexadyne 8 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphones
Shure launches two new dynamic vocal microphones based on groundbreaking new Revonic™ dual-transducer technology and FRONT of HOUSE is first to put these to the test.
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Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer
Intended to “sweeten, enhance, drive, widen, and utterly transform source material,” RND’s Master Bus Transformer is designed to take your stereo mixes to the next level. Steve Savanyu checks it out.
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Using a Generator to Power a Small P.A. System?
Steve La Cerra warns that a detailed understanding about the care and feeding of these power sources can make the difference between a successful or a nightmare gig.
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Optimizing Wireless Performance
The world of RF communications has gotten far more complex over the years. John McJunkin, our man in the pews, looks at some simple ways of ensuring solid wireless performance.
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