For those who are not familiar with this term, the simplest explanation of multi-core (often called snake in the US and Canada) audio cables is that it’s just a kind of extension cable which makes its way from stage directly to a mixer desk. The digital snake system, ever since its invention, has been revolutionary…
In-ear monitors are being used extensively now in many concert venues, clubs and churches. They offer a level of flexibility that floor monitors can’t do to the same extent and come in both wireless and wired formats. The wireless kind work in a similar way to a wireless microphone, in that you have a transmitter…
A good dynamic microphone can be used for any kind of recording and performance. With the help of a properly set pop filter, you can make your recording sound professional. However, preparing your equipment and setting it up for recording or live performance, for example, radio show, and making it sound great is not that…
Reverb and delay are the most used effects for mixing vocals in all kinds of venues including churches, halls and auditoriums. Whether you use these effects directly from your mixer with effects or an external effect processor such as Lexicon, Tc-Helicon, Roland, Tascam, Boss etc., with appropriate setup, you will be able to make your…
If you are thinking and wondering how to record your live music performance, you should consider buying some equipment for that task. It’s true that you can record live audio with a built-in microphone in a laptop, a smartphone or a handy recorder. However, if you want to achieve a better sound you will need…
Throughout the music world, if we speak about both audio engineers and musicians, it is well known that Shure SM57 is an essential piece of equipment. It is a much-loved piece of gear among professionals because of its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but also for amateurs due to its incredibly affordable price. Shure SM57…
There are many active and passive speakers available from numerous manufacturers in many configurations. We can sort them into two main types. Making choices when shopping will definitely be a challenge if you do not understand the concept and difference between passive and active speakers. We can help you with making the right choice for…
Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, whether you’re micing a singer, acoustic guitar, guitar amp, or drums, how to keep background noise on a mic to a minimum is very important. Not every microphone is the same, not every room is the same, not every performer is the same. That’s why we will…
This is one of the most common questions asked by both beginners and even more experienced sound technicians, whether working within churches or gig venues. An appropriate gain setting for all inputs may be an important factor in creating the most effective mix possible. this means that each one signals coming into the mixer are at…
