This Season
 
  • When listening to a stereo system, you may experience the sensation of delay with regard to specific sounds coming from different places. This effect is not an accidental occurrence or a glitch in…

  • Ustream makes it possible for anyone with a fast Internet connection and a microphone to broadcast live music. You can use a video camera attached to your computer to film a band playing live and…

  • Whether your live music venue is the newest sound house on the block or you’re just getting creative to advertise a special event, let Windows Paint be the music to your ears – and to…

  • Live365 is an Internet radio community that allows professionals and amateurs alike to start up an online radio station. Users visiting the Live365 website can also listen to streaming online radio…

  • The dbx 266 is a professional quality rack-mounted studio compressor/gate. Compressors are used to control the dynamic range of recorded and live material, as well as to increase sustain on recorded…

  • Anyone who's been to a live concert knows how exciting they can be. You can feel the bass and the crack of the snare drum, and every instrument stands out from the others. Since the early days of…

  • Magazines inform, educate and entertain us. According to the "New York Times," United States magazine sales for 2009 were over 39.3 million. For approximately three to 10 dollars, purchase a magazine…

  • Mic clips are the least expensive part of the microphone stand. They are made from either hard plastic or hard rubber. They are durable; however, they do break from time to time. It is a good idea to…

  • When you think of Albequerque, New Mexico, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't the city's nightlife. However the city has an active club scene for those who want to mix and mingle. The…

  • Studio equipment can be a hassle to deal with, especially if one does not know the technicalities. In most cases, the tube pre-amp and compressor are combined as one piece of equipment, as will be…

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of the great artistic and musical hubs of the Southwest. The state's largest city is home to The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the Cathedral Church of St. John choir,…

  • The Sony Track Compressor is a VST post-production plug-in designed for use with home computer-based music production software. It increases the output gain of a track during the mastering process…

  • A mic stand is essential for home recording. The stand provides a consistent mic placement and signal strength without any interference. While most studios will spend a small fortune on…

  • The Peavey MB-1 is a mid-bass horn. It is part of the Project One sound system, which includes the CH-4C high frequency horn and FH-2 low frequency enclosure. This sound system was designed for…

  • Many churches use speaker systems to deliver speeches and music to congregations. Most churches use cluster speaker systems or stereophonic systems, but the decision about which type of system to use…

  • Peavey produces TKO 115 bass guitar amplifiers known as combination amplifiers, or combos. The Tour Series amplifier design includes the speaker, amplifier and preamps all in one cabinet or case. To…

  • Live entertainment can often be the one of the highlights of any event, be it a wedding, birthday, anniversary or holiday party. The unpredictability of a live act is generally more exciting and fun…

  • Founded by Hartley Peavey in 1965, Peavey is an electronics company that has been helping artists play live music for decades. The company specializes in creating amps and public address (PA) systems…

  • The Peavey HiSys series of speaker enclosures are designed to offer low-frequency sound reinforcement for live music applications. Offered in several configurations, the HiSys 115 model offers a…

  • Branson, Missouri is known as the "live music show capital of the world." More than 50 theaters run shows daily, and live entertainment has brought visitors to Branson for over five decades. Set in…

  • If you're visiting Texas and looking for some live music and good food, then head straight to Dallas. This city has a thriving live music scene, with anything from jazz and country to rock 'n' roll.…

  • Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, is home to numerous places to dine, many of which offer live music. Depending on your taste preference, Atlanta is home to American, French and Latin restaurants…

  • San Diego is the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles. With booming industries such as manufacturing and defense, as well as universities, there are many young people and tourists in…

  • San Francisco's clubs offer something for every music lover, with venues that spotlight a range of styles, including jazz, alternative, blues and eclectic. Many venues also feature live comedy and…

  • Burlington, Ontario is a city of 164,000 people on Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. Burlington is between Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario and is less than one hour from Niagara Falls and the…

  • Streaming live music radio differs from automated Internet radio stations that do not incorporate a live element. Live radio is controlled by DJs, who manually pick which songs are played by the…

  • There are two main types of sound systems for music mixing--monophonic and stereophonic (more commonly known as mono and stereo.) Stereo is the more modern of the two and is usually preferable when…

  • Choosing a music school can be a vital step on the path towards a musical career, or simply a way to practice a life-long passion for music. If you live in Uganda or are interested in studying there,…

  • Most parents want to give their children the best that they possibly can. They want to provide love, affection, food, clothing, shelter, education, and enrichment in various forms. Music can be a…

  • Although most of the well-known night clubs in the area are located in nearby Detroit, Royal Oak in the northern suburbs of the "Motor City'' does have a couple of clubs that feature live music. These…

  • There are many different mic stand tricks that can be used in situations such as public speaking, live music and music recording. There are several different types of microphones and mic stands for…

  • DBX was one of the first quality compression units made available to the public, and they are found in many recording studios today. There are several DBX compressor models that can be used for any…

  • There are several music publishers located in Denver, Colorado that cover a variety of genres and styles, including both sacred and non-sacred music. Each provides several services aimed to satisfy…

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico, is rich in culture and heritage. That same diversity can be experienced in the vast array of dishes prepared here. Native New Mexican cuisine is a blend of Native American and…

  • Amsterdam, the capitol of the Netherlands, is known for its canals, historical architecture, liberal lifestyle and eclectic nightlife. No matter people's music tastes, there are venues offering live…

  • Manhattan is home to many nightclubs, and when it comes to Latin music, dancing, drinks and food, the city is all but lacking. Take a walk around East Harlem, where there is a heavy Puerto Rican…

  • Dallas is a city with an eclectic nightlife and it has plenty of dance clubs that present live music. The diversity of venues reflects the city's dynamic culture, encompassing the trendiest…

  • Technical Pro is a brand of speakers, amplifiers and other components for beginner and semi-professional disc jockey, live music, and home audio use. Technical Pro speakers are either active (built-in…

  • Many people say that the music is the best part of a church worship service. While it may come across as effortless, it takes a lot of hard work on the part of the church choir director to make it…

  • LED lights are brighter, last longer, and consume far less energy than halogen or fluorescent lights, making them a cost-effective alternative to a typical light. LED lighting instruments used for the…

  • Drake is the biggest thing in hip hop or rap right now because of his incredible song structure. Like rap or not, Drake's rapping and song organization could be emulated by any artist, amateur or…

  • With plummeting record sales in the music industry, live music venues are still the cornerstone for musical acts, local and touring. People will flock to see live music based on the act's popularity…

  • There are many reasons you might want to add your live voice to a music stream. It is a method that is used with many audio book authors, as well as voice-over talent for commercials and other…

  • For more than 50 years, Cerwin-Vega has been an American sound icon, known the world over for its high-end, high-performance loudspeakers praised by audiophiles for low distortion, high efficiency and…

  • So you have a radio show to do, but you're all out of ideas. Here are five fun activities that are unique to the radio format.

  • Filming a live music video can entail many steps of setup to capture the feel of a live show. Many bands and artists use visual effects in their live shows to stimulate themselves and the audience,…

  • Misplaced love, lust and a hunchback suffering from a terrible curse: These are the themes in Giuseppe Verdi's seminal opera, "Rigoletto," first performed in 1851. "Rigoletto" contains some of…

  • Even if you're not signed to a record label, it's possible to make a living as a musician. Learn great tips on how to survive financially as a solo performer or with a band in this free musical…

  • It's exotic, passionate and musically intense; flamenco as a music genre is for some a very different kind of sound, an expression of a regional spirit that is becoming popular around the world. You…

  • As a mainstay of melodic tradition, blues music is popular around the world. Many musicians blend it with other genres to get a sound that resonates with listeners. The blues has certain conventions…

  • Big hair and disco balls are just a couple of things that come to mind when the 1980s are discussed. For those of us who lived through it, the movies of the '80s bring back a flood of great memories…