Audio Info & Education

Basics of Using Fills to Cover Audience Areas

March 24, 2025

A standard setup for live music is usually placing loudspeakers on the left and right side of the stage. This is ideal for covering the audience out front of the stage. However, there are many instances where a venue may have seating to the side, behind, or even at the foot of the stage where your speakers cannot not cover. This article will review a few tips on placing additional speakers to fill in those areas.

The Difference Between Point Source and Line Array Speakers

March 07, 2025

If you are a sound professional and are looking to step up to a line array, a column or 10” line array might suite you. The efficiency and clarity of column and line arrays are the best way to overcome coverage issues as you can run overall volume lower without sacrificing coverage.

TRX5000 Series Line Array Overview Video

November 05, 2024

Product features and overview of the TRX5000 Series line array and active subwoofer systems for large concert venues. TRX5000 Systems are scalable from 8 to 32 TRx5210AN active dual 10-inch neodymium elements.

Tips For Using a Venue’s Sound System

November 01, 2024

Many venues provide a basic sound system for live music. As digital mixers become more of a standard in the industry, it’s a good idea to be prepared with knowledge of their gear when playing a venue with a sound system.

Promoting Your Gigs on Social Media

October 11, 2024

Your friends and family are always your core fanbase when you are starting out. But getting people you don’t know to come out to your gigs is a never-ending challenge. This article will provide tips on getting people interested in attending your gigs.

Pros and Cons of Live Streaming Your Gig

October 03, 2024

Live streaming is a great way to allow fans to see your gig when they can’t attend in person due to scheduling issues or not being in the vicinity. But it can also prevent people from attending in person if they are able to view the show without leaving home. This doesn’t help you fill the seats at the venue. So, we’ll talk about the delicate balance of how, when, and where to make use of live streaming.

How to Buy Your First Sound System

September 06, 2024

This author started playing in a band in the late 80s. The best we had for a PA system was an old tube amp that had a microphone input. When we realized we needed a real PA system, we envisioned a powered mixer and passive speakers. And that’s what we bought, but it was all used gear and it was “store brand” stuff. This generic gear is all we could afford, and the quality was subpar.

Creating Backing Tracks For Live Gigs

August 30, 2024

If you’ve decided to use backing tracks or a drum pedal to augment your solo or duo performances, this article address some tips on sourcing backing tracks and creating custom backing tracks.

Gig Etiquette

August 12, 2024

This article is to assist new and even seasoned performers. Many challenges with personnel and audience interactions invariably come up when you gig often. Some situations are easily managed while others may blindside anyone. Let’s review a few scenarios and how to best handle or resolve them.

Tips On Using Backing Tracks Live

August 07, 2024

For many purest musicians, using a drum machine or backing tracks live is not a consideration. I always felt this way until it became very apparent that venues have not raised their payment prices in decades, and it becomes harder and harder to profit when you have to pay a full band. Plus, getting all band members involved with gigs when you have opportunities to play solo just don’t always make good business sense.

Tips For Using Wireless In-Ear Personal Monitoring Onstage

Tips For Using Wireless In-Ear Personal Monitors Onstage

July 25, 2024

If you are considering a first-time purchase of a wireless in-ear system, here are some tips for buying and using the rig onstage.

Gig Packing Strategies

July 12, 2024

Every seasoned musician has learned by trial and error how to plan and pack for a gig. On the surface, one might incorrectly assume it’s a simple repetitive task. But the seasoned musician knows how to plan ahead.

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