New Products
DiGiCo Quantum338 Console Debuts at NAMM
Drawing a crowd of hundreds, the DiGiCo Quantum338 console was revealed on Thursday at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Tour Sound
New Products
d&b audiotechnik to Launch KSL-SUB at NAMM
The KSL-SUB, the latest addition to the SL Series line array family, will be unveiled later this week at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, CA.
New Products
Yamaha Rivage Desks Get L-Acoustics L-ISA DeskLink
The new L-ISA DeskLink natively integrates L-Acoustic L-ISA Control capability into Yamaha Pro Audio's flagship Rivage PM7 and PM10 mixing systems.
Tour Sound
Stick Figure Drawn to Bose ShowMatch
Reggae/dub band Stick Figure, on tour for its latest album, recently rolled up to a venue with a Bose ShowMatch loudspeaker system.
New Products
Behringer Wing, Midas Consoles to Make NAMM Debut
With Behringer and Midas skipping NAMM, TMP-Pro Distribution will host the new Behringer Wing and Midas Heritage-D HD96 mixing consoles at the trade show next week.
Tour Sound
Live Sound Showcase: Godsmack Tour Serves Up ‘Legends’ Live
The Boston rockers have been on the road for over a year in support of their latest, tearing up arenas and sheds along the way. We catch up with the crew and find out how they keep the tour...
New Products
d&b audiotechnik Adds System Software Features
d&b audiotechnik update includes new CPL for the SL-Series and Temperature Humidity Control for loudspeaker arrays.
Business
Audiotonix Acquired by Ardian
Investment group Ardian is acquiring Audiotonix, parent company of SSL, Calrec, DiGiCo and Allen & Heath.
Business
Eminence Tour Grade Loudspeaker Line Debuts
Speaker manufacturer unveils its Eminence Tour Grade Loudspeaker family with the introduction of three models.
Tour Sound
George Strait Rides Again with DiGiCo
Though he retired from touring in 2014, country superstar George Strait has been playing one-offs around the country with a DiGiCo SD12 in tow.
Tour Sound
Allen & Heath Helps Hawkwind Tour Take Flight
Hawkwind’s 50th Anniversary UK tour carried an Allen & Heath dLive to every stop.
Tour Sound
Lizzo Hits The Road with DiGiCo
“Truth Hurts” but touring didn’t this year for the chart-topping rapper as she played 90 shows in six months, supporting her massive hit.
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.”
Tour Sound
Jackman Rolls with Solotech, L-Acoustics
Solotech recently provided L-Acoustics, DiGiCo gear for multi-hyphenate Hugh Jackman’s 90-date global tour.
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."
Live
The Pro Sound News Centerstage Chart for December 2019
Pro Sound News runs down the crews and gear on the top 10 highest-grossing tours of the month.
Tour Sound
Live Sound Showcase: Kacey Musgraves
Album of the Year Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves began her world tour in October, 2018 as an opening act, and wrapped it up 13 months later as an arena headliner. Engineers Travis Bing (FOH) and Dalton VanVolkenburgh (monitors) recount...
New Products
BishopSound Delta Line Array Debuts
Boutique PA manufacturer BishopSound has launched a dual 8" passive line array speaker system, the Delta Line Array.
Tour Sound
Khalid Runs Free on the Road
The R&B singer-songwriter, currently on the road with the Free Spirit World Tour, is using a DPA wireless mic.
Business
ESA Readies 2019 Event Safety Summit
Next week’s three-day event will feature nearly 30 presentations, workshops and networking opportunities for the live event community.
Tour Sound
Mixing Peter Frampton’s Final Tour
Jim Yakabuski held down the FOH mix position nightly on the tour.
Tour Sound
Capaldi Takes FE-Live Around the World
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi hits the road with Glasgow-based SR company
Tour Sound
Live Sound Showcase: Weird Al Yankovic on Tour
By Clive Young. If Barbra Streisand and The Who could do it this summer, so could Weird Al—so he did. The prince of parodies played with 41-piece orchestras every night on his recent Strings Attached tour, carrying audio gear...
Tour Sound
Anderson .Paak Packs System for Tour
An audio system provided by Eighth Day Sound has been making the rounds with the Grammy-winning rapper this year.
Tour Sound
Calvin Harris Found SSL
The “We Found Love” hitmaker has been on the road with SSL in tow.
Live
The Pro Sound News Centerstage Chart for October 2019
Pro Sound News runs down the crews and gear on the top 10 highest-grossing tours of the month.
Tour Sound
Vampire Weekend Goes 360° at MSG
By Larry Jaffee. The New York indie rockers are on the road this fall, and a stop at their hometown arena, Madison Square Garden, was made even more special when they performed in-the-round for the show, providing a set...
Tour Sound
Rhapsodizing On The Road with Queen + Adam Lambert
By Clive Young with Katie Makal. Riding on the success of the Bohemian Rhapsody biopic, Queen has returned to the road with Adam Lambert filling Freddie Mercury’s ample shoes. We talk with the tour's audio team about how they’re...
Live
State of the Industry 2019: Sound Reinforcement
By Clive Young. Pro Sound News presents its annual overview of the live sound world, examining how the industry is powering new trends and reacting to changing developments.
Tour Sound
Veteran Engineer David Turner Killed in Tour Bus Crash
By Clive Young. David Turner, monitor engineer for country artist Josh Turner, was killed Wednesday night when a crew tour bus left Highway 46 East 20 minutes outside of Paso Robles and drove off a 50-foot embankment into a...
Tour Sound
Lykke Li Tour Goes Lightweight at FOH
The Swedish singer/songwriter’s FOH position is centered around a Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer.
Tour Sound
Shinedown Steps Up on Tour
By Steve Harvey. Shortly before a block of about two dozen U.S. shed dates in June and July, Shinedown called on Andy Meyer to take over the front-of-house spot.
Live
Madix Bangs the Drum for DPA
Diablo Digital co-founder and FOH engineer Brad Madix relies on a range of DPA microphones to help deliver pristine percussion to audiences.
Tour Sound
Live Sound Showcase: Barbra Streisand Returns to Her NYC Roots
By Linda Romanello. While never one to tour extensively, Barbra Streisand played a trio of dates this summer that included a stop in her old hometown of New York City to play Madison Square Garden. Along for the ride...
Live
The Pro Sound News Centerstage Chart for September 2019
Pro Sound News runs down the crews and gear on the top 10 highest-grossing tours of the month.
Tour Sound
Pedro Abrunhosa Tour Turns to SSL
Console chosen following a near five-hour show on New Year’s Eve.
Tour Sound
Ed Sheeran Sets Epic Touring Record Backed by Major Tom Ltd.
The two-year Divide tour is now the highest-grossing and most-attended tour of all-time.
Live
AES Sets Sound Reinforcement Track for 2019 Convention
Sound Reinforcement Track aims to offer practical ideas and solutions for live sound pros.
Tour Sound
Craig Morgan Tour Transitions to New Consoles
Hard-touring country show transitions to Allen & Heath desks.
Tour Sound
Billie Eilish Tour Rides the Waves
FOH engineer Drew Thornton shares how he applies plug-ins to Eilish’s live sound.
Tour Sound
Red Rocks Goes Green with Hawaiian Reggae
Hawaiian reggae act The Green recently played Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, mixed on Allen & Heath dLive desks.
Regional and Local
Queen Latifah Pops into Boston for July 4
After multiple collaborations with the Boston Pops for its annual Fireworks Spectacular, Queen Latifah took to the road this summer for an orchestral mini-tour.
Live
The Pro Sound News Centerstage Chart for August 2019
Pro Sound News runs down the crews and gear on the top 10 highest-grossing tours of the month.
Blogs
Live Sound Gets Environmentally Sound
By Clive Young. Concerts are scientifically proven to be good for your health; now they're becoming less bad for the Earth, too.
Tour Sound
RRS Rolls with Adam Sandler on Tour
Las Vegas-based RRS Audio provided audio for the comedian’s spring tour.
Tour Sound
On the Road with ZZ Top’s 50th Anniversary Tour
The trio from Texas kicked things off with three shows in its home state, with audio support from Houston-based LD Systems.