Audio Visual Equipment Reviews & How-To-Guides

audio visual (A/V) equipment reviews & guides

With more than 20 years of experience in audio visual engineering and equipment, AudioLink offers some practical advice on choosing and using audio visual equipment which meets your needs.

Audio Visual Equipment Reviews & Guides:

• Amps & Mixers
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Conference Equipment
• DJ Equipment
• Duplication of Tapes & Digital Media
• Glossary of AudioVisual Terms
• Guidelines for Sound Engineers
• Microphones
• Musical Instruments & Gear
• PA systems - public address systems
• Projectors - Overhead & Opaque Projectors
• Recording & Studio Equipment
  
  

• Guitar Amps Reviewed
  Guitar amps for the budget-minded
• Bass Guitar Amps
  Bass Guitar Amps for Practice, Studios & Live Sound
• Using a Mixer for DJ Performances - Beat Mixing Basics
  The basics of DJ turntables and mixing beats
• Using Recording Headphones vs. Headsets
  The three major differences between headsets and headphones
• Amplifiers
  How do amplifiers differ by class? (factoid)

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• Information on ADA
  Helpful information about The Americans With Disabilities Act
• What Are ALDs?
  An overview of life enhancing products for the hearing impaired
• ADA Compliant Transmitters and Receivers
  ADA compliant sound systems and portable tour guide systems
• Alerting Devices
  A review of signaling devices for people with impaired hearing
• Helpful Information on Hearing Loss
  How to prevent some leading causes of hearing loss
• Infrared Transmission vs. Radio Frequency Transmission
  A comparison of infrared and wireless performance in different environments
• TV listening - wireless infrared receivers & infrared transmitters
  Williams Sound and Sennheiser ADA compliant Infrared TV listening systems
• Helping the Hearing Impaired in Church Settings
  ADA compliant systems for the hearing impaired (factoid)
• Two Solutions for expanding older Williams Sound TGS systems
  The Williams Sound TGS SYS for simultaneous interpreting (factoid)
• 7 Danger Signs of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
  Are you at risk for noise related hearing loss?
• 10 Things To Do To Preserve Your Hearing
  How to protect from some forms of hearing loss
• Church Sound Systems & Assistive Listening Devices for Places of Worship & Public Spaces
  Choosing the right assistive listening system to use in your house of worship not only fulfills ADA requirements, but also makes religious services and group activities more rewarding.
• Assistive Listening Systems and Pacemakers
  Are wireless assistive listening systems dangerous for people who wear pacemakers? (factoid)
• ADA compliant assistive listening systems & portable tour guide systems
  Assistive Listening Systems for hearing assistance and ADA compliance in public facilities - wireless FM receivers and transmitters by Listen Technologies & Williams Sound.

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Conference Equipment
Conference equipment available from AudioLink for rental or purchase includes microphones, voting systems, delegate microphones, simultaneous interpreting equipment, projectors and recording systems. Call for a FREE consultation and ask about our quality assurance program.

• Microphone Systems
  Comparing Nady to other microphone brands
• Recording with Boundary Mics
  Recording equipment and recording techniques
• Wireless Microphones
  Samson wireless microphones compared to other wireless microphones
• Radio Frequency (RF) vs. Infra Red (IR)
  How do Infrared (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF) perform in different environments?
• Wide Band vs. Narrow Band
  Choosing between wide-band and narrow-band FM systems
• Delegate Conference Systems for Large Venue
  Bosch delegate conference systems can simplify set-ups in a large venue with wireless microphones (factoid)
• Production Intercom Systems for Live Sports
  Using I.F.B. or Interruptible Fold Back in the PI intercom system with the AS100 to facilitate communication at a live sporting event (factoid)
• Tour Guide Systems for Large Groups
  Transmitters and receivers for six or more people for European use (factoid)

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DJ Equipment
Audiolink's DJ Man mixes helpful hints for DJ's with reviews of cutting edge digital products like CD scratch decks.

• Getting Started: DJ Turntables & Beat Mixing
  Getting started as a DJ
• Advanced DJ Mixing: BPM (Beats Per Minute)
  Advanced techniques and the magic of beat mixing
• DJ Transitions: Pitch Control & CUE Points
  Dealing with the all important DJ skill of mixing
• Self-Promotion: How to Become a Pro DJ
  DJ promotional copies, duplication of tapes, CDs and DVDs
• More on Self-Promotion: Cassette Tape, CD/DVD Duplication
  DJ promotional copies, duplication of tapes, CDs and DVDs
• Tips On Hearing Protection for the Pro DJ
  A word to the wise...
• CD Scratch Decks for the Digital DJ
  With the advent of CD scratching, DJ technology has entered the digital age
• Microphones & Microphone Systems for DJs
  DJMan helps you pick a microphone that will fit your style and sound.
• Using DJ Headphones vs. Headsets
  The three major differences between headsets and headphones

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• Cassette Tape, CD/DVD Duplication
  Promotional copies, duplication of tapes, CDs and DVDs
• CD DVD Care
  Audio Man also gives tips on prevention of information loss, CD and DVD structure, disc life expectancy, and conditions that affect CDs and DVDs.
• A Product Comparison Among Cassette Tape Duplicators
  Analog cassette tape recorders and duplicators are compared on price, reliability and other criteria
• A Product Comparison Between Recordex CD & DVD Duplicators and MicroBoards CD & DVD Duplicators
  CD/DVD duplicators: What these All in One Systems can do for you
• CD/DVD Label Printers
  Important breakthroughs in high quality, relatively inexpensive label printing are now available at affordable prices
• Cassette Tape Recorder and Mic for Children with Speech Impediments
  Using the Califone 3132AV cassette tape recorder with Calfone's 4805AV handheld microphone (factoid)
• Burning MP3 files
  Burning MP3 files at higher bit rates can enhance sound (tip)

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Glossary of AudioVisual Terms
Check out the meaning of technical terminology in Audiolink's Glossary of AudioVisual Terms for both laymen and professionals

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Guidelines for Sound Engineers
Audiolink offers guidelines and solutions for sound engineers to help them choose the studio equipment that best suits their needs.

• Radio Production Worktext - Part 1: Studio and Equipment
  Studio production and studio equipment for radio production with a discussion of the audio chain for radio broadcasting
• Radio Production Worktext - Part 2: Studio Layout using Studio Furniture & Racks
  Studio layout for radio production using studio furniture & racks is discussed by David Reese and Linda & Brian Gross in their new edition of Radio Production Worktext
• Radio Production Worktext - Part 3: Studio Sound Considerations, Construction Materials & Size and Shape
  Studio sound considerations, studio construction materials, and studio size and shape are discussed by David Reese and Linda & Brian Gross in their new edition of Radio Production Worktext.

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Microphones
In the following articles, our experts speak to the issues of choosing and using wired and wireless microphones for a wide range of functions.

• Microphones: Microphone Solutions for Your Audio System
  How microphones work, different types of mics, characteristics of mics based on their components and choosing mics for your audio system.
• Wireless Microphones: How To Choose Wireless Microphones
  How wireless microphones work, what makes wireless microphones different from each other and choosing a wireless microphone that works for you.
• Wireless Mics vs. Wired Mics: Which System is Right For You?
  What is "wireless", and what are the choices available?
• Microphones & Microphone Systems for DJs
  DJMan helps you pick a microphone that will fit your style and sound.
• What Are Boundary Mics & When Should You Use Them?
  The use of boundary mics for recording live events
• Nady Microphone Systems
  Comparing Nady mics to other name brands
• Samson Wireless Instrument Microphones
  Samson wireless instrument microphones compared to other wireless microphones
• UHF Microphones vs. VHF Microphones
  What are the tradeoffs of buying UHF microphones vs. VHF microphones? (factoid)
• Instrument Microphone for Guira and Vocals
  Instrument microphone to capture bass and vocals (factoid)
• Lapel Mics For Rooms With Fluorescent Lighting
  Static and hum-resistant wireless microphone systems that minimize interference from lighting (factoid)

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• Drum Kits - Selecting a Drum Kit That's Right For You
  This is a comparison among name brand drum kits including electronic drums by PinTech
• Bass Guitar Amps
  Bass Guitar Amps for Practice, Studios & Live Sound
• A Review of Carl Martin Guitar Pedals
  Carl Martin Guitar FX Pedals are a professional solution
• Headphones vs. Headsets for the Professional Musician
  AudioLink identifies the three major differences between headsets and headphones and recommends some sound choices for musicians
• Instrument Microphone for Guira and Vocals
  instrument microphone to capture bass and vocals (factoid)
• A Helpful Hint for Your Band's Demo & Press Kit
  What club owners and talent managers look for when considering a band (tip)
• PA Systems for Both Music & Speeches
  Versatile PA systems can be used by both Musicians & Speakers (factoid)

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• Choosing the Right PA System
  Criteria for choosing PA systems for small, mid-size & large venues
• Portable PA Systems & PA Accessories
  Elements of portable PA systems & PA accessories for any venue
• UHF Portable PA Systems & Sound Reinforcement
  Compare UHF portable PA sound systems from Anchor Audio and Paso Sound
• High End Small Area PA Systems & Sound Reinforcement
  Compare Paso Sound Power Blaster portable PA systems to with Anchor Audio MegaVox PA's
• Handheld PA's & Megaphones
  A product review of handheld PA's & megaphones for public venues
• Small Portable PA Systems
  A product review of portable PA systems for audiences under 100 people
• Midsize Portable PA Systems
  A product review of PA systems for midsize venues under 500 people
• Large Portable PA Systems
  A product review of powerful, portable PA systems for large venues
• Podiums And PA Systems
  Podiums with built-in PA systems are elegant and functional
• Wireless PA Systems
  A product review of wireless PA systems for venues of varying size
• PA Systems for a Warehouse
  PA systems can be cost-effective solutions for operating a small warehouse (factoid)
• Fender Enhanced PD150 Plus & PD250 Plus Portable PA Systems
  Audiolink compares the Fender Passport Deluxe PA systems to the newer Fender Passport Deluxe Plus sound reinforcement systems.
• Fender PA Systems for a School Gym
  Fender Passport Deluxe PA Systems - Fender's PD250 & PD500 - are evaluated for school gyms (factoid)
• Church Sound Systems & Sound Reinforcement for Places of Worship & Public Spaces
  Choosing a sound system for a church or other place of worship is complicated by a combination of legal requirements for public spaces and the limited budgets of non-profit organizations.
• Church Sound Systems & the Volunteer Engineer
  Guidelines for volunteer sound engineers: how to work in churches and public spaces
• Church Sound Systems & Assistive Listening Devices for Places of Worship & Public Spaces
  Choosing the right assistive listening system to use in your house of worship not only fulfills ADA requirements, but also makes religious services and group activities more rewarding.
• PA Systems for Banquet Halls
  Large portable PA systems & microphones for banquet halls seating up to 400 people (factoid)
• PA Systems for Both Music & Speeches
  Versatile PA systems can be used by both Musicians & Speakers (factoid)

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• A Product Review of Overhead Projectors
  Overhead projectors which are both reliable and versatile presentation aids

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Recording & Studio Equipment
Recording equipment has made incredible advances in recent years: professional quality recordings are now possible for the budget minded consumer. Today's technology makes home studios both fun and profitable for both the amateur and professional musician. AudioLink's "Studio Man" evaluates equipment and shares his first-hand knowledge to help you choose the studio equipment that best suits your needs and dreams.

• Building Your Dream Home Studio
  Sound engineering tips on building your home studio
• How to Use Contemporary Recording Studio Gear
  Recording equipment and innovative recording techniques
• Digital Transfer From VHS Tapes
  Digital transfer to CD from VHS tapes and other analog media (factoid)
• Home Studio Rehearsal: How to Succeed at Home Studio Recording Without Really Annoying Friends and Family
  Music rehearsal solutions for the home studio
• All About Reference Headphones: Headphones vs. Headsets
  The three major differences between headsets and headphones
• Line In & Line Out Connectors
  Line In & Line Out engineering for audio input & output (factoid)
• Radio Production Worktext - Part 1: Studio and Equipment
  Studio production and studio equipment for radio production with a discussion of the audio chain for radio broadcasting
• Radio Production Worktext - Part 2: Studio Layout using Studio Furniture & Racks
  Studio layout for radio production using studio furniture & racks is discussed by David Reese and Linda & Brian Gross in their new edition of Radio Production Worktext.
• Radio Production Worktext - Part 3: Studio Sound Considerations, Construction Materials & Size and Shape
  Studio sound considerations, studio construction materials, and studio size and shape are discussed by David Reese and Linda & Brian Gross in their new edition of Radio Production Worktext.
• Burning MP3 files
  Burning MP3 files at higher bit rates can enhance sound (tip)

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