Audio Articles From LSI, PSW and Church Sound

When some things matter - but maybe not as much as we might think. by Michael Lawrence

Things I would do differently given the chance. by Karl Winkler

The rapid, ongoing changes challenging wireless systems - and what to do about them. by Ike Zimbel

Reflections upon finishing up “that first tour back.” by Becky Pell

Clarifying latency and putting it into context. by David Williams

Part 2 on measuring a system and band’s power requirements. by Mike Sokol

Helping younger performers optimize the sound check process. by Aleš Štefančič

Rising above the “insidious undercurrent of aural incapacitance.” by Adam Hill

Looking into loudness as it relates to audio streaming. by Samantha Potter

Setting reference levels objectively — not subjectively. by Ike Zimbel Long-time audio professional Ike Zimbel is a now a top freelance wireless frequency coordinator and technician based in Toronto. Reach him via LinkedIn.

Total recall for a better workflow and to avoid embarrassment. by Beth O’Leary Beth O’Leary is a freelance live sound engineer and tech-based in Sheffield, England. While studying for her degree in zoology, she got distracted working for her university’s volunteer entertainment society and ended up in the music industry instead of wildlife conservation. Over the last 10 years, she’s done everythin...

Is your amplifier designed to drive a loudspeaker or a heater? by Dale Shirk Dale Shirk is senior applications engineer for the Loudspeakers Solution Group at Biamp. A graduate of the Institute of Audio Research in New York, he has more than 30 years of experience in audio contracting, including 25 years as owner of Shirk Audio & Acoustics, specializing in house of worship sound systems and ac...

Why playing on battery power alone can be useful in 2022 (and beyond). by Mike Sokol Mike Sokol has worked as a sound system designer and engineer for more than 50 years and is also noted as a top audio educator. In addition, he serves as a noted consultant on power to the RV industry.

What leads someone down the path of mixing monitors. by Becky Pell Becky Pell is a monitor engineer with more than 20 years of experience in live sound. She toured as a monitor and RF tech with Black Crowes, Travis and Kylie Minogue before moving behind the desk to mix monitors for artists such as Aha, Muse, Westlife, Anastacia and Take That.