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Plasma Loudspeakers - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 8
Learning
In this chapter we'll discuss a not-so-widely spread category of transducers based on very amazing principles. They can make some people dream because they are freed from the mechanical stages of tra…
09/21/16
Piezoelectric Loudspeakers - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 7
Learning
Another family of transducers, often put down by audiophiles, is that making use of the piezoelectric phenomenon. Sturdy and not particularly expensive, these transducers have found a place in many s…
08/11/16
Electrostatic Loudspeakers - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 6
Learning
After our previous discussion of electrodynamic speakers, we'll now move on to describing different categories of speaker transducers, starting with the equivalent of the condenser mic in the speaker…
06/21/16
The Enemy of the Good is Volume - How to keep excessive stage levels from ruining your band’s sound
Learning
Many factors can negatively impact your band’s sound, from lack of rehearsal to bad acoustics to feedback to malfunctioning gear to burnt-out sound engineers. But perhaps the most consistent impedime…
06/15/16
Unique Electrodynamic Speaker Designs - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 5
Learning
In the last article of this series dedicated to electrodynamic speakers we'll talk about some unique and interesting designs. The biggest difference with these two examples compared to previous speak…
06/07/16
Ribbon Speakers - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 4
Learning
In the previous article we discussed compression drivers and acoustic horns. Today we'll focus on a technology whose patent was issued in the 1920s and widely used for microphones. However, its usabi…
05/24/16
Drive it Home - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 3
Learning
To finish with this overview of the most widely used type of speaker, we'll discuss electrodynamic cone models. To improve the performance in the high frequencies, the cone is usually replaced with a…
05/10/16
Of Suspensions and Magnets - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 2
Learning
We started this series by describing the cone diaphragm of an electrodynamic speaker. It obviously plays an important role in the final quality of a speaker, as the radiating element, but it's far fr…
05/03/16
Good Vibrations: How Speaker Cones Work - The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 1
Learning
Sound is possible thanks to transduction, in other words, the transformation from one form of energy into another one.
04/24/16
The Ears Have It! (part 3) - Frequency and sound issues with in-ear monitor systems
Learning
In the final installment of this three-part article, we’ll look at a few other key issues to consider when contemplating switching over to an in-ear monitor system.
03/23/16
The Ears Have It! (part 2) - The challenges of adjusting to an in-ear monitor system
Learning
In part 1, we talked about how in-ear monitors can benefit performing musicians, this time around, we'll look at some of the issues you'll face using an in-ear system.
03/16/16
The Ears Have It! (part 1) - Improve your band’s onstage sound with in-ear monitors
Learning
Bands frequently run their stage monitors super loud in order to better hear themselves singing. But in the process, they're not only increasing stage volume to unbearable levels, they're also sabota…
03/10/16
Distortion - Speaker specifications explained - Part 6
Learning
In this final installment regarding speaker specs, I'll address distortion. It's interesting to understand why it's a spec that's seldom specified by speaker manufacturers, unlike with amps, which al…
01/25/16
Sensitivity and Efficiency - Speaker specifications explained - Part 5
Learning
Knowing how much power a speaker can handle doesn't tell you anything about how much SPL it can deliver.
01/12/16
Power Handling - Speaker specifications explained - Part 4
Learning
The notion of power is always highlighted by manufacturers and users alike. It seems to have a sort of exceptional seduction power, to the point that its actual importance gets diluted in the mental …
01/05/16
Understanding Impedance - Speaker specifications explained - Part 3
Learning
There's no way to get around impedance when looking at speaker specs. Its rating is important to avoid frying up your amp, but also because the small details of an impedance curve reveal a lot about …
12/22/15
Understanding Directivity - Speaker specifications explained - Part 2
Learning
The directivity of a speaker is an important characteristic when defining the size of the listening zone, and it determines how the frequencies will balance, depending on the position of the listener.
12/15/15
Understanding Frequency Response - Speaker specifications explained - Part 1
Learning
Throughout the relatively short lifetime of PA systems, both manufacturers and users have thought about ways to evaluate the performance of a system as objectively as possible.
12/08/15
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Versatile and Durable Shure… - The Legendary SM57
Learning
The Shure SM57 arrived on the scene in 1965 and quickly became a fixture in the pro audio world. The versatile, solidly built, yet inexpensive dynamic mic is great for guitar cabinets, snare drums, h…
07/23/14
Helpful Advice for Before, During, and After the Show - 10 Tips for Successful Gigging
Learning
As a musician, you've probably experienced the near-euphoric feeling of playing a gig in which everything is going right: you’re playing well, the crowd is into it, and the sound is good. Conversely,…
03/03/14
You Can't Make Magic Without the Basics - Top 10 Things That Can Never Be Taught Often Enough In Audio
Learning
10. Musicians feel most comfortable and play best when they hear what they need to hear on the stage. Of course, the experienced monitor guys and recording guys already know this. But it’s something…
06/12/12
Audience Mic Techniques to Enhance Recordings - Capturing The Energy Of Live Shows
Learning
What makes a live recording sound live? The audience, of course. A live recording is all about the energy of the event, and that energy comes from the crowd, so some real thought has to be given as …
04/10/12
Setting Up the Lead Vocal Mic for The Red Hot Chili Pep… - Details, Details: Setting Up Snake Channel 24
Learning
The attention to detail that takes place in preparing a rock show can be mind boggling. For example, I listed out the factors we account for in setting up the lead vocal mic for the Red Hot Chili Pe…
04/05/12
In The Round On Current Tour - U2 360°: Redefining Stadium Sound
Learning
Grand, colossal, gargantuan… Mammoth, immense, monumental… Promethean, towering, or just plain walloping huge - get out the thesaurus for more adjectives to adequately describe the size and scope of …
08/11/11
Meeting Multiple Needs for the Biggest Night in Music - Live Sound: 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
Learning
It wasn’t the promise of a performance by Lady Gaga that drew me in to watch the Grammys this year, but rather, some added motivation in having the opportunity to check out the live and broadcast sou…
03/23/11

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