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
Getting The Right Flow—Logical Approaches To The Live Show By Tim Weaver • October 1, 2019 Effective practices in the overall approach at every gig Read More
Working At Success: Why Do Some – But Not Others – Rise Above In The Studio? By Barry Rudolph • October 1, 2019 What I've noticed about people in the studio, and how you can plan for success. Read More
Church Sound: Communicating With The Worship Band By Gary Zandstra • September 26, 2019 With the rise of personal monitor mixers, the Sunday morning sound tech has had to worry less and less about the monitor mix for the… Read More
How Do You Know What Sounds Good? By Karl Winkler • September 18, 2019 Developing a frame of reference Read More
Church Sound: Your House Volume And My Grandmother’s Cooking By Chris Huff • September 16, 2019 A sound tech from Washington writes regarding finding the right house volume levels, “It’s either too loud for the elderly or too soft for the… Read More
The Old Soundman: Stage Volume & Singer Freaking By Old Soundman • September 13, 2019 Dear Old Soundman, I occasionally run sound for a band that tends to play at local hole-in-the-wall venues. O.K., we feel sorry for you, now… 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
Improve Your Church Sound Without Spending A Dime By Jeff Lange • August 27, 2019 Understanding that while the laws of physics don't compromise, many other things do. Read More
The Old Soundman: Nicknames & Advice For A Youngster By Old Soundman • August 23, 2019 Dear Old Soundman: I don’t have a nickname. How do I get one? Do I need one? Sincerely, Scohen Dude! You absolutely need one!… Read More
In The Studio: Dynamic EQ For Vocals By Bill Mueller • August 23, 2019 Most of us have heard about the New York parallel compression drum mix technique. (Not to be confused with our… Read More
Church Sound: The Biggest Key To Mixing Like A Pro By Robert Scovill • August 21, 2019 In my many years as a professional mixer, I’ve mixed thousands of events ranging from live concerts for thousands of people, to television broadcasts reaching… Read More
In The Studio: How To Charge For Your Time By Bobby Owsinski • August 19, 2019 A look at the pros and cons of several alternatives for engineers, producers and musicians... 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
Church Sound: Top Eight Tools For The Live Audio Toolbox By Chris Huff • August 15, 2019 “Can you come to our church and run sound in a few weeks?” “Can you run sound for my band next weekend?” Work as an… Read More