Category: Non Profit Groups

5 Audio Production Mistakes Every Event Planner Should Avoid

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Every event planner juggles a host of details for any event they plan, whether it’s a large conference, board meeting or small speaking engagement. All too often, however, event planners overlook one crucial aspect on their event planning checklist: audio production. Solid audio production is critical to the success of any event, regardless of the event’s size or venue. Audio… Read the rest

Need A Mixer? Think Yamaha

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Yamaha mixing boardA mixer is an essential device for recording and performing artists,  as well as audio engineers. You can use a mixer almost anywhere to help meet your audio needs, including at a recording studio, business conference, church event or school play. If you’re looking for a powerful, reliable and portable mixer, I highly recommend the Yamaha MG166CX 16-Channel Mixer with… Read the rest

5 Questions to Ask Before You Rent or Buy Audio Gear

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Your organization is planning its next conference, and you’re in charge of providing microphones. There’s only one problem: you don’t have any gear. What next? Is it better to rent your delegate microphone system, or is it better to buy it? There isn’t a right or wrong answer to this question. No matter what kind of pro-audio equipment you… Read the rest

Obama Upgrades ADA On Its 20th Birthday

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A South Lawn Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 2010 marks an important step in the journey to full equality for all Americans: the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). President Obama celebrated this milestone last Monday with a high-spirited summer gathering on the South Lawn of the White House, which… Read the rest

Samson Expedition PA Systems Carry the Day

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Samson PA SystemSamson Brings Down the House With Expedition PA Systems Samson Technology has long been known for bringing wireless technology down to earth with their AirLine mic systems. Now Samson is taking aim at the PA market with a revamped line of systems offering pro-quality toolkits in highly portable packages- at price points well within reach of musicians, party planners, or… Read the rest

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

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

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