Although there are tons of platforms available in the market today like YouTube, Facebook, to mention a few. These are not all created equal. And with the power of smartphones nowadays almost nothing is impossible with regard to broadcasting live. So if you are planning or already broadcasting your live gigs using any of these platforms please consider the following.
Broadcasting live tends to create a deeper relationship or connection with your followers, and you can easily earn a little extra by doing so without much effort in marketing.
All you need is a smartphone, an internet access, and a few technical skills.
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Live Sound
XP108w: An All-In-One, Rechargeable, Portable PA Speaker
Samson will soon realease an all in one portable PA speaker. It is a 2-way speaker enclosure with 8” woofer which is ideal for large rooms or outdoor situations. This rechargeable portable PA speaker only weighs 24 lbs and has up to 20 hours of battery life.
The Bluetooth capable speaker also features a 4-channel mixer with 2-band master EQ with independent volume for each channel. The XP108w is available in March 2018 and is said to be priced at $399.
Read more about this here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/01/samson-launches-expedition-xp108w/
How to Find Polarity Problems Ruining Your Sound System
Fixing polarity can be a pain especially if everything is set up in the air already. Did you know that you can actually detect polarity by following a process?
Measuring each speaker, setting your delay locator and changing the delay locator in your audio analyzer so that it will automatically update continuously helps in detecting polarity before set up. If in case there is inversion, you need to track down the cause by swapping out cables, swapping red and black banana plugs or by testing it out.
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Things To Avoid During Live Sound
Mixing during a live event is totally different from mixing in a recording, besides the fact that mistakes should be minimized there is a factor that is added beyond the art and science of mixing. It is the art of customer service, although most may disagree at first when something goes wrong in the mix all eyes are on you. Treat your audience as if they are your customers and of course their satisfaction is a major concern. You may mistakes that no one will notice that’s fine, but you don’t want to ruin an event with your mixing would you?
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Your Guide To Buying A PA System
With different choices and combinations out in the market today, from brands to specifications to features and much more, finding a PA system tends to be more stressful than fulfilling.
Not to mention we always want to find good value for money. Don’t stress yourself with the technical details if you intend to buy a PA system rather consider these basic things and make buying you system as simple as possible.
The first thing you need to consider is you need to understand the two main types of PA systems. Also, consider where you are going to place your system. You don’t want to buy something that will overpower your space.
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