Gear and Technology
Ultimate Ears Fitkit, 18+ CSX IEM – A Real-World Review
Ultimate Ears' Fitkit system allows users to make their own ear molds for custom IEMs—so we stuck some in our ears and gave it a shot.
IEM
Recording
Innovations: 3DME Music Enhancement System from ASI Audio x Sensaphonics
When the founder of pioneering IEM manufacturer Sensaphonics teamed up with the CEO of Think-A-Move, a manufacturing company focused on headset products used in high-noise applications, the result was a brand new company that takes a fresh approach to...
Business
Audiotonix Acquired by Ardian
Investment group Ardian is acquiring Audiotonix, parent company of SSL, Calrec, DiGiCo and Allen & Heath.
New Products
Waves MyMon App Launched
The iOS/Android Waves MyMon App works in conjuction with the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Loop Earplugs
Producer/engineer Russ Long tried out jewelry-like Loop Earplugs, which reduce 20 dB across all frequencies, and found them “an ideal solution.”
Product Reviews
Real World Reviews: Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable
Producer/engineer Russ Long puts a new UE accessory to the test and discovers "anyone wanting the ability to operate wire-free while casually listening will love the Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable."
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Stealth Sonics C9 In-Ear Monitors
Singapore-based Stealth Sonics is one of the more recent IEM companies to garner attention, and after living with the company’s C9 IEMs, it’s easy to see why.
Live
IEM Manufacturers Team for New Trade Group
Trade organization debuts with a dozen founding manufacturers onboard
Gear and Technology
Samson Debuts Zi100, Zi200 Pro Reference IEMs
New IEMs aimed at onstage performance and personal listening.
Gear and Technology
ProCo Sound Debuts W.I.E.M.S. In-Ear Monitor System
The new compact system is intended to be use in live sound, broadcast and film.
Post and Broadcast
The Voice of Germany Extends with Wisycom
Competition show is now a Voice with range.
Blogs
Literally Unbelievable Pro Audio Products Announced
New audio gear comes out constantly, but every spring, there’s a select few items that upon reading about them, one says (and rightly so), “You gotta be kidding me.” This year's April 1st, in particular, saw a number of...
Live
Close to the Wedge
By Phil Ward. In-ear monitors may be ubiquitous these days, as they are less likely to damage users’ hearing and also result in a quieter stage, but just because wedge monitors are on the floor, that doesn’t mean they’re...
Business
In-Ear Monitor Patent Battle Ends
By Clive Young. Legal battle between in-ear monitor manufacturers comes to a close.
Live
Lauren Daigle Tour Goes All 64 Audio IEMs
Grammy-winning Christian artist’s tour uses 16 systems nightly.
Post and Broadcast
Firehouse Fires Up RF for NBA All-Star Weekend
Firehouse Productions tackled RF duties for multiple broadcasts surrounding and including the game.
Gear and Technology
At NAMM: Galaxy Audio Previews AS-950 Wireless Personal Monitor
Frequency-agile wireless system aims to bring personal monitoring to professional musicians, live theaters, houses of worship and schools.
Business
DiGiCo Acquires KLANG:technologies
By Clive Young. DiGiCo nets Germany 3D IEM system manufacturer KLANG after collaborative efforts between the companies.
Gear and Technology
Lectrosonics Updates Duet IEM/IFB Firmware
Firmware Update adds New Features to system.
Live
Live Sound Showcase: Rolling with Thomas Rhett’s Road Show
By Clive Young. Talking with the audio team behind the scenes on this fall's Thomas Rhett arena tour.
Live
Surviving Mixing My Bloody Valentine
FOH engineer Philip J. Harvey works around MBV’s demanding levels.
Live
Simple Minds Didn’t Forget About You
By Clive Young. PSN speaks with the audio team behind Simple Minds' first full U.S. headline tour in more than 20 years.
Gear and Technology
64 Audio Upgrades A2e Custom IEMs
First introduced in 2016, the A2e custom model has been updated.
Gear and Technology
Mackie Unveils New Headphones, Earphones
The new offerings ship in November 2018.
Gear and Technology
64 Audio Launches N8 Custom In-Ear Monitor
N8 created in collaboration with Nathan East.
Live
The Evil That Men Mix: On The Road with Rob Zombie
By Billy Davis. Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson teamed up this summer for the Twins of Evil tour; now Zombie’s tight-knit crew share how they made bad sound so good.
Business
Shure Names New Global Sales VPs
The four new vice presidents were all promoted from within the company.
Gear and Technology
Shure Bows PSM 900, PSM 1000 Bodypack Receivers
New receivers update PSM 900 and PSM 1000 IEM systems.
Gear and Technology
Sennheiser Introduces IE Pro Monitor Line
Sennheiser has announced the IE Pro Series of professional in-ear monitors.
HOW Sound
Liberty Church Monitors in 3D
The musicians and singers at Liberty Church Gulf Breeze’s three services each Sunday hear themselves spatially in relation to the other performers on stage.
Gear and Technology
PreSonus Ships New Personal Monitor Mixer, Stageboxes
New offerings from PreSonus move sound on and from the stage.
HOW Sound
Las Vegas HOW Turns to Allen & Heath
Calvary Chapel Las Vegas has outfitted itself with multiple A&H offerings.
Gear and Technology
Alclair Audio Debuts Electrostatic Custom In-Ear Monitor
New IEM is first with electrostatic drivers and an internal transformer, says Alclair.
Gear and Technology
At InfoComm: Aviom Bows Boom-1 Tactile Transducer Processor
Aviom's new offering adds low-end bump for self-mixing IEM users.
Gear and Technology
Innovations: Ultimate Ears IPX Cable Connection System
Mike Dias, director of sales and marketing for Ultimate Ears Pro, discusses the thinking behind recent product refinements.
Live
Cool Tools Track T-Mobile’s 600 MHz Coverage
By Steve Harvey. Crowdsourced data tools can help determine if you can still use that 600 MHz wireless mic system in a given area.
Gear and Technology
Sensaphonics Debuts D2 Dual Dynamic IEMs
The IEMs are built around a proprietary Dynamic Resonance Chamber.
Business
At NAB: Shure Extends 600 MHz Wireless Rebate
Shure's rebate program for various wireless mic and IEM systems now runs through the end of October, 2018.
Live
T-Mobile Tweets Deets on New 600 MHz Coverage Expansion
By Steve Harvey. T-Mobile CTO's tweet details new cities covered in 600 MHz expansion; regional audio pros must stop using any RF mic and IEM systems that operate in that range.