Posts tagged with "EVE 6"
LIVE LESSONS
LIVE LESSONS
Our experts reveal their strategies for achieving pristine live sound
Sounding great live is every act’s goal—and it’s a challenge nearly all musicians face, from coffeehouse singer-songwriters to touring arena bands. Achieving perfect live sound can be complex, taking into account everything from room acoustics to microphone selection and placement, as well as the limitations of the house PA system. But with so many variables...
CUTTING THE CORD
CUTTING THE CORD
Wireless sound offers freedom to roam the stage,but is it the right option for you?
Anyone who’s caught a major live act in the last decade has seen and heard wireless technology in action. From stage-diving rock stars to tightly choreographed pop groups, wireless mics and instrument systems have redefined the live music experience. Long gone are the days of performers tethered to the stage with restricting cords.
But is wireless...
LIVE MICS
LIVE MICS
Selecting the right microphone for your stage show is crucial to a sound performance
“The microphone is the core of everything,” says veteran front-of-house engineer Andy Meyer. “If you don’t have your source properly miked, what good is a $2 million PA or a state-of-the-art mixing console? If the mics are terrible, a great performance doesn’t mean a thing.”
It’s a challenge nearly all musicians face, from coffeehouse singer-songwriters...
EVE 6
EVE 6
Speak in Gold
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It’s been a while since the members of Eve 6 were rocking Gen-X radios with hits like “Inside Out” and “Promise,” but the band’s first new album in nine years proves they never surrendered their knack for creating hard-driving pop songs. In fact, they’ve gotten even better at it—tracks like “Victoria” and “Situation Infatuation” could pass for a sped-up Fountains of Wayne minus a little wit....