7 Last-Minute Tips for a Great Holiday Office Party

Your office holiday party is almost upon you. As the party planner, perhaps you’ve planned it for months, or maybe you’re scrambling to put something together at the last minute. In either case, there’s a good chance you’ve overlooked some potential problems. Whether you’re looking for ways to make your holiday party run smoothly, or ideas to help you plan… Read the rest

Event Planning Checklist: 11 Reminders for Pain-Free Events & Conferences

From cancellations and missed flights to equipment malfunctions and registration issues, there are many potential problems that can derail an otherwise well-planned event. An event planning checklist is the event planner’s best defense against an event gone awry. Here is our event planning checklist with 11 tips and reminders to help keep you event planners on track! 1. Plan Your… Read the rest

5 Reasons to Rent Your Conference Microphone System

The decision to rent or buy a conference microphone system is a big one. There are certainly good reasons to own and build up an impressive microphone collection, or even a complete conference microphone system. But this can be time-consuming and difficult to assemble without specialized knowledge of conference audio. If your business or organization is unsure what to do… Read the rest

7 Questions To Help Teachers Choose A Listening Center

Regardless of their level of study, many students find it easier to learn by listening rather than by simply looking. That’s why listening  or learning centers, which add sound to a teacher’s repertoire, are now standard equipment in many schools and classrooms. A listening center features three primary components: Media player Headphones Hub that links multiple headsets to the… Read the rest

3 MegaVox PA System Features Teachers Will Love

The school year is about to start and once again teachers everywhere face the age-old problem of how to grab students’ attention in a world where distraction runs rampant. Portable classroom sound systems are an affordable and proven way to boost a teacher’s voice to all corners of the classroom, gymnasium or schoolyard. If you’re seeking an affordable sound system… Read the rest

8 Audio Terms You Need To Know When Choosing A Sound System

Choosing a sound system for your event or venue can be a difficult task if you don’t speak the lingo. Descriptions and specifications of audio products can sometimes be difficult for novice buyers to understand, even with the Web at their disposal. Fortunately, AudioLinks has compiled a glossary of audio terminology featuring handy definitions of essential audio terms to help… Read the rest

3 Tips for Choosing the Ideal Megaphone

Megaphones can provide powerful sound reinforcement and amplification during your outdoor events, no matter what season it is! Whether you’re paging cousins for dinner at a family reunion, rallying kids at summer camp or leading your congregation at a church gathering, the right megaphone helps amplify your voice so you can be heard by all. How can you be sure… Read the rest

3 PA Systems to Heat Up Your Summer Party

As temperatures rise, nothing beats the heat like a cool summer party in your living room, on your patio or by the pool — with a proper soundtrack coming from a portable PA system, of course. A portable PA system allows you to provide all sorts of sound, whether it’s speech, singing or music — without wrecking your budget. How… Read the rest

Need A Mixer? Think Yamaha

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

Need a PA System? Try the Fender Passport PA System

Fender PA SystemIf you’re looking for a portable, easy-to-use amplifying device that delivers plenty of audio support and power during a performance or event, try a Fender PA system. The Benefits of Using a PA System As the technical director of an a cappella group, I love gear and favor products that deliver power and support. But I am also a… Read the rest