Gear Reviews

The saying says big surprises come in small packages, and usually it is applies to diamond rings. But the ZT Amplifier’s Lunchbox amp proves that idiom true for guitarists as well as potential...

Fostex AR4i Interface for iPhone

VIDEO REVIEW: It seems like every musician and sound tech I know is packing an iPhone these days—and it has little to do with the phone part. The number of audio apps is pretty...

NAMM 2012: Mackie DL1608 with Jim Roese

Jim Roese got a personal tour of the Mackie DL1608 mixer at NAMM 2012 for SoundProLive Network. Check it out!

VIDEO REVIEW: Gemini MS-USB Portable PA

The Gemini MS-USB Portable PA System is a 100 watt (peak/50W RMS) PA with a 5” woofer and 1” tweeter that delivers big sound in a small package with lots of great extra features.Tracks/...

VIDEO REVIEW: Audio Technica 2000 Series Wireless

Gear Review by James D'Arrigo Audio Technica touts the 2000 series as their most cost effective professional level wireless system. Costing around $300-$350 (average retail) plus the cost of your...

VIDEO REVIEW: The Stanton CMP.800 Cross Media Player

Stanton’s cross media player, the CMP.800 takes media access to a whole new level with just about every available source out there as an option for your DJ rig built into a compact player with an...

QSC KW 152 Review, Part 2

Over the last month, I’ve had several opportunities to get better acquainted with the KW152s in a variety of challenging venues—so, what do I think?For my initial review, “QSC KW 152, First Time Out...

REVIEW: Yamaha's Audioversity, Sound Solutions for Less, Part 2

Last time, we covered the affordable powered mixers that Yamaha had to show at the Audioversity conference.Today, we’re going through the speaker options. Yamaha has four series of speakers in the...

REVIEW: Yamaha's Audioversity: Sound Solutions, Part 1

Yamaha’s Audioversity in Vegas was an audio engineer’s wet dream... From FOH and monitor mixing tips with some of sound’s best ears to how to’s on using EtherSound to network for live sound and...

Review: QSC K-Series

QSC K Series powered speakers demonstrate their versatility and "K" pability. Thinking back to the winter NAMM show a year ago this past January, I recall QSC being very hush-hush about a...