By Matt Vanacoro When working from home, telecommuting, or remote teaching, it’s important to make sure the sound of your voice is clear and full. Nothing loses a viewer’s attention faster than when the voice is a mess of echo and unwanted background noise. Typical computer webcams and microphones built Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro Meetings and Instruction One of the main things that can drag down any lesson or presentation is bad sound. Most webcams have audio that is plagued with echo, unclear frequencies, and terrible background noise. The more folks with bad audio you add to an online presentation, the Read more…
This article was first published in the January-February 2020 edition of Worship AVL Magazine. Technology: Portable loudspeaker systems Sean Meagher of Samson Technologies defines portable loudspeaker systems, their uses and whether they can be used in place of permanent installations Portable loudspeakers allow you to amplify your message wherever your Read more…
Percussionist Daniel de los Reyes, a member of the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band since 2012, has virtuoso rhythm in his blood, being a third-generation professional musician of Cuban and Puerto Rican ancestry. His grandfather was a trumpeter-singer, and Daniel’s father was a gigging percussionist and, at 86, still keeps Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro Stereo recording is often thought of as the ‘tried and true’ way to record a live performance, and many budding engineers set up 2 microphones at a concert and don’t give it a second thought. There have been many evolutions to the technique over the years, and Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro We’re well into the 21st century, and phantom power continues to be relevant and important to anyone working with pro audio devices. From microphones to direct boxes and even built-in guitar preamps, the number of devices utilizing phantom power continues to grow. Phantom power is a two-component Read more…
by Matt Vanacoro Live streaming has exploded on the gaming scene and is only getting more popular by the day. From Twitch to YouTube, gamers are finding huge audiences and communities online to engage with. How do you make your stream/channel stand out from the crowd? Why, high-quality audio from Read more…
As a jazz band director, you’re expected to lead and inspire your musicians to achieve the best possible performance. And with advancements in audio technology (and sometimes a lack of assistance), you may also be required to play the role of a sound engineer. This can include mic’ing a rehearsal, Read more…