Helena Holleran is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in San Diego, CA. She’s been performing professionally for the past eight years. Music is her my full-time work, and she plays a wide range of events including hotel lobbies, corporate gatherings, private parties, music venues, and festivals. Most often she performs solo, but she also brings … Read More
Now in its 59th season, the Sawdust Art Festival has become a cornerstone of Southern California’s cultural scene, representing the ongoing continuity of the Laguna Beach art colony, which has existed for approximately 125 years. Sawdust ensures that local artists in Laguna Beach have a thriving presence to the public, and art remains a relevant … Read More
Orlando, Florida-based OPAV, a live production company that supports more than 1,000 events annually, has identified QSC L Class loudspeakers as an important and profitable part of its inventory. According to OPAV owner and CEO Jesse Durlin, the line has become a “revenue-generating workhorse” in fulfilling the needs of clients from small hotel events to large … Read More
At QSC, innovation and performance are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re excited to share some big news: the QSC KC12 Powered 3-Way Column loudspeaker system has been named a finalist in the “Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers” category of the prestigious NAMM TEC (Technical Excellence & Creativity) Awards. Now in their 41st … Read More
All four stages at second annual event at the Oceanside Civic Center in San Diego equipped with L Class and K Class loudspeakers under the direction of production manager Bryan Prusiensky. The recent second annual Sublime Life Sobriety Festival at the Oceanside Civic Center in San Diego, an event celebrating the legacy of the band … Read More
In the field of electroacoustics and sound radiation, there are two fundamental types of sound sources that each provide specific radiation patterns and sound characteristics, both of which may be desirable depending on the application. These are the point source and the line source (or column source). This article will review the basic acoustical principles … Read More
I have been deeply involved in the live audio engineering industry for many years. Growing up, I was my father’s right-hand helper, initially performing tasks similar to those of a roadie—rolling cables, setting up and tearing down the stage and PA system. However, beyond the technical work, I was a keen observer of everything my … Read More
Class Outline Benefits of IEMs vs Floor Monitors Personal control Reduced vocal strain Elimination of feedback Freedom of movement Option to play with a click, cue and trax Optimal volume levels Clean audience mix Challenges Performers Face with IEMs “I feel cut off from audience.” “I can’t get the mix right.” “Everything is muddy and … Read More
Which is Best and Why? Ok, hopefully that question got your attention. However, when deciding between a lavalier (lav) (lapel) or headset (headworn) microphone the better question to ask is, “Which mic is best for the application?” If you were to ask me or most pro audio sales engineers on whether to choose a lavalier … Read More
When it comes to using in-ear monitors, there are two camps of thought; Those who like them and those who don’t. Either way, many musicians will be confronted with the prospect of having to use in-ear monitors (IEMs) at some point. For example, a venue that requires the volume threshold to be kept under a … Read More