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Megaphones & Bullhorns Get Your Words Heard

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What Are Megaphones? Megaphones, also known as bullhorns, are instantly recognizable because of their distinctive conical or bell shape. For thousands of years,  the human voice has been projected by megaphones. This is due to the natural acoustic properties of their parabaloid shape, which  focuses sound waves to make them travel further, but in a narrow arc. What is relatively… Read the rest

What’s the Best Mic for Recording High-Pitched Percussion?

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Consider this: you’re recording a Merengue ensemble and the microphones are picked out for the marimba, accordion, guitar and tambora. But the güira, with a metallic sound extending well into the high frequencies (and at higher sound pressure levels), demands special attention. How do you address this issue? First, let’s take a look at exactly what a güira is for… Read the rest

Passive Noise Cancelling Headphones Provide Peaceful Travels

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Passive Noise Cancelling Headphones Block Background Noise the Easy Way Look around the bus, train, or plane the next time you travel. Chances are, many of your fellow travelers are sporting headphones. Favorite podcasts or music playlists are tried and true ways to brighten a commute. But the struggle to eliminate background noise can cause commuters to crank up the… Read the rest

Quiet Commuting with Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

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Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Silence  Commutes For commuters and travelers faced with noisy planes, trains, and buses, noise cancelling headphones are more than a luxury: they’re a necessity, blocking extraneous background noise so you can enjoy your music in peace. A side benefit of noise cancelling headphones is the ability to hear better without cranking up the volume of your… Read the rest

Stay Alert With Assistive Listening Devices

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Assistive Listening Devices: More Than Just Hearing Aids The phrase “assistive listening device” brings to mind just that: A portable personal amplifier or listening system that boosts sound, allowing you to hear things you may otherwise miss, including conversations and TV programs. But assistive listening devices (ALDs) also include alerting systems that use flashing lights or vibrations to let you… Read the rest

5 Guidelines for Getting Your Ideal Podium

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Get a Podium & PA System That’s Right For You A podium with a built-in PA system is in many ways a grown-up lectern. From school auditoriums to the White House, podiums are an essential part of formal presentations – both big and small. These 5 guidelines to getting your ideal podium will help you understand your needs and make… Read the rest

5 Hearing Protection Tips for Audio Pros

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From concert halls and nightclubs to recording studios, audio engineers and musicians are pumping up the volume more than ever before. And as hearing loss begins to take its toll, they’re also facing the music. According to the House Ear Institute (HEI), “Advances in the electronics industry have made possible clean sound production at higher sound pressure levels. “This has… Read the rest

7 Crucial Features to Look For in a Media Cart or AV Cart

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Media Carts Get your Gear Off the Ground Media carts or AV carts all serve the same basic purpose: to transport your AV equipment conveniently and safely from one place to another. Media carts and AV carts are particularly useful in schools and offices, where audiovisual equipment is not only used often, but also in different places. Media carts aren’t… Read the rest

10 Steps to Combat Hearing Loss

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Hearing LossPreserve Your Hearing & Maintain Your Quality of Life Hearing loss has reached epidemic proportions in modern life. As many as 10 million Americans have already suffered irreversible hearing loss. And 30 million more Americans are exposed to dangerous noise levels each day. In a previous post, I outlined ways to tell if you’re at risk for noise induced hearing … Read the rest

3 Tips to Getting The Most From A Volunteer Sound Engineer

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Get More Than What You Pay For From Your Volunteer Sound Engineer Getting great sound out of your church or non-profit group’s PA system is critical to keeping your listeners happy- and to getting your message across loud and clear! But it’s important to remember that your sound engineer  is often a volunteer or a part-time professional. Here are 3… Read the rest