Many manufacturers offer free offline editors for their consoles, so you can prep a show even when you don’t have access to the console. Steve La Cerra looks at how to get the most of this powerful feature.
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In-ears can make a huge difference to performers, but Steve La Cerra explains how the effect at the other end of the snake is just as amazing.
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Timing is everything, and Steve La Cerra discusses the sometimes-confusing topic of phase and polarity and the critical differences between the two.
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Capturing shows doesn’t have to be complicated. Steve La Cerra offers a few approaches for accomplishing this task with minimal hassles.
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With the current FCC squeeze on RF bandwidth, getting great wireless operation is no picnic. Steve La Cerra presents pro techniques to help you get dependable RF results — every time.
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Steve La Cerra continues his discussion on Bluetooth technology, but this time from the viewpoint of how this growing platform is making its way into pro sound reinforcement applications and practices.
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Bluetooth Basics, Part 1. Steve La Cerra looks into how this 2.4 GHz RF-based
“consumer” audio streaming and data transfer platform is increasingly being employed in pro devices and presents some facts you need to know about this evolving technology.
Every live engineer loves toys — particularly ones that help on the job. Steve La Cerra presents six interesting items that can be useful at your next gig.
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One of the things that I like about working in the live sound industry is that I’m always learning something, whether it’s contractually related stuff,… Read More »Do I Need a License For This Thing?
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Switching to IEMs: What You Need to Know. Ready to ditch the wedges in favor of in-ear monitors? Steve La Cerra offers 10 essential points to consider when making the move.
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I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts. Are you really getting 48-volts? The concept of phantom power may be seemingly simple, but Steve La Cerra scares up a few details that you may not be aware of.
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Several years ago, I did a summer tour of Europe and the UK, during which we played a few of the large outdoor festivals including… Read More »Electric Guitar Cabinets Versus Simulators
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