Tradeshows are Back!
FOH editor George Petersen cites the recent ISE exhibition in Barcelona, Spain as a case in point.
Read More »The SPL Issue…
After reading this month’s excellent “Sound Sanctuary” column about reducing stage levels, I was reminded of that meme showing guitarists’ amp volume settings, beginning with “4” during the sound check, “8” at the first song and “10” (or “11”) for the last song. And while funny, it’s too often true. Of course, this is frequently the case if you’re mixing amateur nights, and far less so when you’re dealing with pro players.
Read More »New Year? Old Gear!
Welcome to 2023. By now, your cell phone and laptop have made the switchover, so your main new year’s SNAFU is probably still writing “2022” on checks you’re signing. And as John McJunkin points out in his “Sound Sanctuary” column this month, January tends to be a slow month from a business standpoint, making this a perfect time to plan and budget for new purchases.
Read More »Looking Forward… Looking Good!
As we wrap up 2022, we have a lot to be thankful for. Although scarred and a bit battered, the industry got through that great… Read More »Looking Forward… Looking Good!
Read More »Farewell to an Audio Legend
Just before we went to press, we heard that audio engineer / designer/ consultant extraordinaire Cal Perkins had passed away at age 80. Although his name may not be immediately familiar, his impact on an entire industry was far-reaching.
Read More »Happy Birthday to Us!
This month is the 20th anniversary of FRONT of HOUSE, which arrived in October 2002, as founder Terry Lowe’s audio-side spinoff to PLSN, our lighting / staging / projection publication, which began in February 2000.
Read More »What if Einstein was Wrong?
By George Petersen Lately, we’ve all been mesmerized by the glorious images coming from the James Webb space telescope. It’s pure technology. And each new… Read More »What if Einstein was Wrong?
Read More »Freedom of the Press
Whether you are an individual, trade association or company (large or small), we’re here to help get the word out on what you are doing, and as always, there is never any charge or fees for editorial coverage.
Read More »Back in the Saddle, Again
Having just returned (and survived) from last month’s NAMM and InfoComm shows, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief — for a… Read More »Back in the Saddle, Again
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Editor’s Note — Theater: Alive & Well, Thank You
One of the many questions presented in Simon & Garfunkel’s 1966 song, “The Dangling Conversation,” was: “Is the theater really dead?” And at that time… Read More »Editor’s Note — Theater: Alive & Well, Thank You
Read More »The Boys (and Girls) of Summer
Editor’s Note
Read More »Tradeshows is Back!
Yeah, the title should probably read “Tradeshows are Back,” but here, I am referring to the concept of the in-person technology convention, which got severely… Read More »Tradeshows is Back!
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