How To Survive Live

This month, we address the practicalities of working in a less than ideal live venue.

Introduction To PA

This comprehensive series starts by looking at the basic components of a mobile PA system.

Getting The Best From Your Loudspeakers

In part four of our series on small PA systems, we look at the importance of loudspeaker positioning on stage.

Loudspeakers

If loudspeakers and crossovers remain a mystery to you, read on and find enlightenment.

Stage Monitoring

A practical look at on-stage monitoring for small and awkward gigs.

Loudspeaker Enclosures

How speaker enclosures work, and how to position them for the best results.

Live sound levels

Keeping the law enforcers sweet

Choosing Mixers For Live Sound

All mixers are fundamentally the same, aren't they? Dave Lockwood explains the differences between mixers designed for studio and stage.

Live Music for the Hi-Tech Musician

Live Music For The Hi-Tech Musician

Live Or Dead?

Going Live

Soundcraft K1

Live mixing console

National Music Day

Part 2: Mike Lethby prepares for National Music Day.

Sabine FBX900 Feedback Exterminator

The Secret World Tour

A behind the scenes look at how Gabriel steamed up Earl's Court with his hot new stage show.

Miranda Sex Garden: Sampling The Nation's PA Systems

Gloria Estefan live in Miami

Still in his early 30s, yet a man who's worked with The Police, Genesis, Bowie and McCartney, Padgham is one of the most successful young producers in the world. Paul Tingen coaxes him into revealing a few secrets.

More meaty studio hints and tips to get your teeth into.

Marillion's guitarist talks to John Harris about the band's home studio and about getting great guitar sounds on tape...

Microphones

Sound Workshop

Paul White shows how you can explore classic mic techniques using basic equipment.

Drums

Sound engineer with Sky chats about his work and gives advice about recording.