Royer Labs R-10 Ribbon Microphone
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m one of those diehard ribbon mic fans. In fact, I published the first review of Royer’s — still remarkable —… Read More »Royer Labs R-10 Ribbon Microphone
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Lectrosonics Duet In-Ear Monitoring System
I have met some die-hard Lectrosonics fans over the years, but I personally have little experience using their gear. I thought this might be good… Read More »Lectrosonics Duet In-Ear Monitoring System
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d&b audiotechnik SL-Series Large- Format Line Array
Twelve years after debuting its J series, d&b audiotechnik introduces its new SL-Series flagship line array, which builds upon J’s strengths and propels the company into the future. In January, I traveled to Germany for a close-up, hands-on look at this next-generation, large-format speaker system. And with the company’s new Soundscape object-based immersive audio system, 2018 is shaping up to be an impressive year for d&b.
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Jerry Harvey Audio Performance Series Universal Fit IEMs
One of the issues facing musicians who use IEMs is the debate over whether to use custom-fit or “generic” fit earpieces. Custom IEMs promise better isolation and increased comfort, but capturing an accurate ear impression is critical to a successful fit.
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Audix Performance 40 Series Wireless
Before I get started, I should confess that I have been a fan of Audix gear since day one, especially its popular OM- and D-Series microphones. These have always yielded solid, dependable and great sounding results, making them a real favorite in my book. That said, I have no experience with the company’s wireless mics, making this outing with the new Performance Series RF systems a venture into some new territory, and I was anxious to check these out first-hand.
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LD Systems Curv 500 Micro Line Arrays
There’s no arguing that line arrays are dominating FOH systems these days. Likewise, it’s accepted that smaller, more efficient and better sounding boxes are replacing the huge, brute force boxes of yesteryear. I recently provided sound support for a unique event that magnificently merged these two trends for great results. I can’t help but feel as though this particular show was a glimpse into the crystal ball of what’s to come. Like it or not, we had better all be ready.
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Shure Axient Digital
Shure’s Axient Digital is the latest addition to the Axient line of high-end, robust wireless systems from the industry leader in wireless microphone and in-ear monitoring. Building on a tremendous wealth of experience with both analog and digital wireless, and coupled with an array of available microphone capsules and accessories, Shure is the most well-positioned company during a transitional time for the U.S. wireless spectrum.
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QSC K.2 Series Speakers
Powerred loudspeakers have become the mainstay for many applications. Compact and easy to set up, they eliminated issues with amplifier racks, impedance matching and speaker cabling. Simply plug them in, provide audio signal and away you go. QSC, a recognized name in power amplification entered the powered speaker market with their K-Series, which soon became a popular choice of musicians, sound companies and AV rental houses. The compact K’s had 1,000-watt amplifiers, multiple inputs with mixing and basic DSP. Rear panel switches allowed the user to configure the speakers to their needs. So, if the K’s are good, what could be better? Enter the new QSC K.2 models.
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Royer Labs R-10 Ribbon Microphone
It’s hard to believe, but it has been nearly two decades since 1998, when innovator David Royer launched Royer Labs, a mic company dedicated to creating modern ribbon microphone designs. The first product was the R-121, which employed a patented (U.S. #6,434,252) proprietary offset ribbon technology based on a pure aluminum ribbon and neodymium magnet structure. The result was a smooth, warm sound in a compact and rugged design that quickly found favor with audio engineers everywhere.
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PreSonus AIR Series
At PreSonus, AIR exists because there’s a seemingly endless demand for high-quality active 2-way loudspeaker systems with optional subwoofers.
With the sub as the base, a pole inserted into the mounting cup, and a 2-way box on top, you have a compact ground stack that takes up little space in a small club, church hall, school — anywhere you need a portable full range system that can easily be disassembled and stored until needed.
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QSC TouchMix v3 Firmware Update
QSC’s TouchMix series of small format digital mixers build upon the company’s strengths in the budget friendly, easy to operate live sound market. Having used the TouchMix-16 periodically over the last few years, the mixer’s firmware has come a long way. My friends at Meyer Marketing were gracious enough to loan me both a TouchMix-16 and a TouchMix-30 so I could test out the new features for this review.
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Studio Six Digital iTestMic2
Audio test and measurement have come a long way in the last 15 years. It wasn’t all that long ago that dedicated measurement hardware was still the only realistic option for critical measurement work. As personal computers and laptops became more prevalent in the audio field, measurement came within reach of virtually any working engineer. The inevitable evolution of this trend is for smart phones and tablets to perform the same measurement tasks that required a high-end laptop only five years ago.
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