Systems so Far

 The Bottom is just the Top Again:  Understanding overshoot in Sound system designAs a touring system engineer, the job encompasses many responsibilities—from managing the audio department and ensuring system consistency to collecting and interpreting acoustic data....

How to make the jump from houses of worship to touringFor countless audio professionals, houses of worship were called home long before the bright lights and large scale systems became the daily norm of touring gigs. For many, churches have served as a training...

 Considering Context and Genre in Live Sound EnvironmentsIn the world of live sound, we all too often ask a question and meet a frustratingly common answer. I've heard it repeated more times than I can count. Two words… "it depends". This catch-22 seems to chase us...

How to MeAsure In Ear MonitorsConsistencyAs live sound technology has evolved over the years, ensuring consistent audio for performers onstage has become a science as much as it’s always been an art. With in-ear monitors (IEMs) now often being critical for artist...

How to Choose a Measurement Microphone Today, with technology and the popularity of system engineering and measurement in audio, there are several popular choices in gear, especially measurement microphones. I also find that this is one of the most common questions I...

How to Prevent Feedback in Live AudioAlmost every live audio engineer, at some point, has experienced the dreaded scream or rumble of feedback during a show. Whether it’s the piercing screech of a microphone through the PA or the relentless low-end hum, feedback is...