Audio-Technica Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of AT4050 By PSW Staff • October 3, 2019 Audio-Technica is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the AT4050 multi-pattern condenser microphone. Since its introduction 25 years ago, the AT4050 has… Read More
Church Sound Files: Proximity Effect Examined By Mike Sessler • October 3, 2019 By understanding proximity effect we can avoid unwanted bass or can take advantage of it when we need some extra low. Read More
Check One, Two: A Primer On Sound Check (And More) By Craig Leerman • October 2, 2019 For many engineers, the term “sound check” refers to the time the band hits the stage before the gig, plays a few numbers, has their… Read More
Direct Box Primer For Live Sound By Chris Huff • September 26, 2019 The most utilized, least respected, piece of gear is the DI box and that needs to change. This signal converter guarantees we have a strong… Read More
Review: Vanguard V1 LOLLI Stereo Microphone Pack By M. Erik Matlock • September 23, 2019 Part of my trade show routine includes a walk through the “cheap seats” to see the young upstarts and yet-unknown manufacturers. I often meet amazing… Read More
In The Studio: The Basics Of A Great Sounding Drum Kit By Bobby Owsinski • September 20, 2019 Why drums acoustically sound the way they do Read More
Tips For Studio Engineers In Working With Drummers … From A Drummer By Gideon Waxman • September 13, 2019 I never used to understand why people thought John Bonham was the greatest drummer to ever exist, but while watching his “… Read More
Gig Gear Now Offering Customization For Gig Gloves Line By PSW Staff • September 4, 2019 Gig Gear has announced it will now offer customization for its line of Gig Gloves, which are work gloves designed… Read More
Full-Metal Prep: The Value Of A Well-Appointed Workbox At Every Gig By Craig Leerman • September 4, 2019 Early in my pro audio career, I was working a touring show as part of the local crew, unloading a truck. Inside it was a… Read More
Brad Madix Employs DPA Microphones For Studio And Stage By PSW Staff • August 29, 2019 As the co-founder of Diablo Digital, which provides turnkey live recording systems and services for concert, touring, festival, installation and broadcast applications, Brad Madix has… Read More
Beyond The Norm: Problem-Solving Mic Choices And Approaches By Craig Leerman • August 28, 2019 Some of us may only have access to a limited microphone inventory in our day-to-day work, while others may have a wider range of choices. Read More
Drumdots For Studio And Stage Now Available By PSW Staff • August 26, 2019 Working under the slogan, “Control the Ring, Keep the Tone…,” Drumdots introduces reusable resonation-controlling pads made from proprietary polymer called Vtem that “sticks”… Read More
RE/P Files: An Interview With Bill Hanley By Barry McKinnon • August 16, 2019 From the January 1989 issue of the late, great Recording Engineer/Producer (RE/P) magazine, Barry McKinnon interviews a pioneer of our industry. Every industry has its… Read More
Bang On The Drum All Day By Jonah Altrove • August 13, 2019 My father used to say, “Son, opinions are like drum miking techniques. Everyone has one.” Or something like that… Truthfully, there’s an overwhelming amount of… Read More
How To Ruin A Mix: Stop – Enough Already With The Cymbals! By Michael Fay • August 8, 2019 This morning I sat in church listening to a wonderful 150-voice choir, an 8-person front-line vocal team, a 40-piece orchestra, and a tight rhythm section… Read More
