A dangerous misconception: “Use a low-power amplifier to be safe; a big amplifier will blow the speakers.” The reality is the exact opposite: An underpowered amplifier is the number-one...

With loudspeakers (PA), distortion just annoys the audience. With IEMs, distortion can hurt the artist’s ears and cause hearing damage. Many sound engineers make the classic mistake: sending too...

The lead singer (Lead) is the movie star, while the backing vocals (Backing Vocals) are the lighting and the backdrop. If the backdrop is too flashy, the main performer...

If you close your eyes in a room, how do you know which corner the applause is coming from? Sound reflects off walls and hits your ears dozens of...