Live & Performance
Live sound, gigging and performing — PA systems, live mixing, monitors, and playing or streaming live.
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How to Prevent Vocal Microphone Feedback on Stage
Learn how to prevent vocal feedback on stage — mic choice, placement, monitor levels and EQ — so your vocals…
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Best Mixers for Small Live Venues and Bars
The best mixers for small live venues and bars — how to choose channels, monitor sends and effects, plus trusted…
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How to Mix Monitors From the Front of House
Learn how to mix monitors from front of house — using aux sends, building wedge mixes one performer at a…
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What Is a Stage Box in Live Sound?
What is a stage box in live sound? Learn how this connector hub gathers stage inputs, how analog and digital…
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XLR vs TRS Cables for Live Sound: What’s the Difference?
XLR vs TRS for live sound explained — what each balanced cable does, where to use them on stage, and…
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What Is a Snake Cable and How Do You Use It?
What is a snake cable? Learn how an audio snake bundles many stage inputs into one run to the mixer,…
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How to Run Your Own Sound as a Solo Performer
Learn how to run your own live sound solo — compact PA, simple mixing, monitor and feedback control — so…
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How to Set Up Sound for a Small Gig
Learn how to set up sound for a small gig — PA placement, mixer setup, monitors and soundcheck — so…
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How to EQ a Room for Live Sound
Learn how to EQ a room for live sound — tame boomy bass, harsh mids and feedback with system EQ…
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How to Connect Instruments to a PA System
Learn how to connect instruments to a PA system the right way — DI boxes, mics, line inputs and gain…