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 … leer más
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 … leer más
Proper Use of Audio Mixers and Floor Monitors The main objective when dialing in stage monitors is to provide the best possible reference for each musician to help them to achieve their best performance. Adjusting them correctly for each artist is critical to the performance of the band as a whole. Whether you’re using floor … leer más
You may remember from your science classes in school that the speed of sound is a constant, but this statement is entirely dependent on the material through which sound is propagating. Different medium transmit sound at very different speeds. So, let’s look at some typical materials that most people would encounter in indoor live sound … leer más
Subwoofers are great solutions to extend the low frequency performance of your PA system, and there are three aspects to consider carefully when setting up a subwoofer. In the following order. Subwoofer Placement If subwoofers are used in many portable and installed PA applications to enhance the overall listening and performance experience, their placement in … leer más
If you are familiar attending any type of live show, concert or performance using PA loudspeakers, you will most likely also agree that loudspeakers’ humming, hissing or buzzing noise can quickly ruin a performance. This article reviews each of the common causes of audible (and irritating) loudspeakers’ hum and hiss, and discusses effective strategies to … leer más
To start, let’s recall that the low frequency energy radiated from a conventional subwoofer is effectively omnidirectional below 200 Hz. This is because the directivity of a subwoofer is related to the ratio of its size to the length of the sound wave it produces. The length, or size, of the sound wave is inversely … leer más
Quizá más importante que la cobertura horizontal sea la cobertura vertical, para la que la elevación y la distancia son cruciales. Para lograr una cobertura de altavoces correcta es fundamental encontrar el equilibrio entre la distancia y el volumen del altavoz... leer más
Cada espacio presenta sus propios desafíos relacionados con la cobertura. Por ejemplo, una discoteca con el techo bajo nunca tendrá el espacio vertical suficiente para un sistema line array suspendido. Por el contrario, la ausencia de paredes en espacios al aire libre conlleva una serie de limitaciones relacionadas con el refuerzo de sonido... leer más
Hay varios factores que debemos considerar al colocar los altavoces para conseguir un sonido y rendimiento óptimos. Esta serie de cuatro partes tiene como objetivo hablar de los problemas que pueden surgir, y ofrecer consejos útiles y prácticos para lograr un sonido magnífico en cualquier espacio... leer más