Road Cases
Here’s a sampling from the hundreds of companies that build transport cases to protect the gear that ensures that the show will go on.
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Mid-sized (8”-10”) Line Arrays
Steve Savanyu checks out what’s available in this market segment. When combined with subs, they can serve as a compact yet high-SPL solution for clubs, theaters, houses of worship, sports facilities and outdoor events.
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Headworn Microphones
Far from the clunky headsets of yesteryear, today’s range of headworn microphones are lightweight and nearly invisible. Steve Savanyu takes a close look at the variety of available styles (earworn or headset), colors, prices and terminations to interface with any kind of wireless bodypack.
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Digital Wireless Systems
Steve Savanyu researches a range of digital RF microphone solutions — specifically single direction (transmitter to receiver) audio systems.
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Battery Operated P.A. Speakers
Ever do a gig where AC power was unavailable or very far away? More companies are offering DC-powered systems that could work as a solution to that problem. Check out the new array of options.
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Custom Earpieces for IEM Systems
Sometimes, you gotta go first class, and custom-fitted earpieces are the first choice among artists and engineers. We present the hottest entries in the market.
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Interchangeable Mic Heads for Wireless Systems
Interchangeable heads for many pro wireless systems let users tailor their existing rig for any artist preference or application. We present some choices to you to check out.
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AC Power Distro Systems
With today’s sophisticated audio systems, it pays to make an investment in clean, dependable power. Check out these latest offerings that provide the juice and a lot more.
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Measurement Microphones
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.
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Column Speakers
If column speakers bring up painful memories of lo-fi reproduction, then you’ve never heard a modern column array. We present the latest offerings for portable and installation applications.
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Compact (3.5” – 7”) Line Arrays
Smaller arrays, having LF drivers less than eight inches in diameter can be a perfect choice in many smaller venues, whether in performances spaces, theaters, houses of worship and for all sorts of portable rental gigs. With a larger system, these are also perfect as low-profile front fills, underbalcony speakers, etc. Here are a few to consider.
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Handheld Dynamic Vocal Microphones
We have line arrays and digital consoles, but are you still using 50-year-old vocal mic designs? We present more recent models offering newer technologies and improved performance.
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