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Big Boy Mic Techniques

So you have the perfect guitar (or guitars), a kick-ass amp, a cabinet with bitchin’ tone and the latest sound processors. Now what do you have to do to get

Killing Feedback

So, you have the sound system hooked up correctly and everything is turned on and ready to go. You start to turn up the mains and whoa! Feedback! What

How Are Your (In)Ears?

I just got in from another busy week of working with bands, and have a few lessons about in-ear monitoring that may help you out in those ever-busy pre-show

Trials and Tribulations of Cable Care

Preventative measures to keep cables fresh.

Sound Check Etiquette

Helping the Crew Help you

How The Big Boys Do It: Load-In

A short while ago I had the privilege of working with one of the Midwest’s best backline suppliers for concerts. I enjoyed seeing how they did things and quickly realized why they have become so popular with regular tour acts.

Equalize This!

Make sure to balance the system crossover so you have the balance of lows, mids and highs that you want, and then you can start tuning with the EQ.

To Ear or Not to Ear?

We all know that in-ear monitoring units have been out for a few years now, and it seems like the thing to do for band monitoring. There are several positives

Sound In Small Rooms

If you’re a performing artist, you are certainly going to be playing in small rooms for your loyal fans. Small rooms can be tricky in getting good sound for certain

Tidbits

This month''s article covers a bunch of random topics and thoughts that had no home, answers to reader questions and other miscellaneous stuff. Random Stuff Always prepare for the worst