AUGUST 2008

Each month, Live Sound explores the art and science of sound reinforcement, covering a wide range of topics, from highly technical to beginner.

• Jack's Place
  Choosing reference music to properly test or tune an audio system is not quite as simple as you may think. Jack shares his personal selections, and more importantly, what they offer in audio fidelity. (signup to read more...)
  By Jack Alexander
  
  
• All Access
  REM's recent North American tour saw Rat Sound provide sound reinforcement, with the assistance of Clair/Showco. Check out what the tour was using and who was operating it night to night. (signup to read more...)
  By Jeff MacKay
  
  
• Outlook
  After delving into the subject of blaming audio equipment for the users' faults, Karl offers a list of 10 reasons for bad sound. (signup to read more...)
  By Karl Winkler
  
  
• First Look
  In a worldwide exclusive to Live Sound International, we present the first look at L-Acoustic's brand new line array.... Be first to see what's in store. (signup to read more...)
  By Mark Frink
  
  
• ViewPoint
  When digital meets flesh and blood, it presents interesting results. This column questions the usability of digital consoles, bringing to light some points that have nothing to do with audio quality. (signup to read more...)
  By Bennett Prescott
  
  
• Tech Talk
  Placing subwoofers is covered in detail — what's the best location to set them up? Ground stacked? Flown? (signup to read more...)
  By Jerrold Stevens
  
  
• OmniVorium
  Hearing is always something that should be considered as workplace safety as a professional audio engineer. So how does an audio signal travel to your brain? (signup to read more...)
  By John Mayberry
  
  

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