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Kacey Musgraves loves words…
Read More…and she certainly has a way with them. Not only in songs, but in interviews as well. A little back story - It was a cold, windy morning on February 26 in Niles, Illinois as a white passenger van pulled up to the employee entrance at 5800 W. Touhy Ave. , otherwise known as Shure Headquarter’s. Kacey, her band, and her FOH Engineer were greeted by the below zero wind chill (welcome to Chicago) and shivered their way inside for a quick tour. We greeted them with our warm and friendly personalities and then escort4ed them …
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Reviews Roundup: Wireless Systems, Wired Mics & Listening Products
Read MoreThese days, people don’t buy anything substantial without first jumping online and reading product reviews in forums, on shopping sites, and in industry publications. So, if you’re thinking about buying one of our newer products, check out the reviews roundup below, organized by product type. I’m sure you can find discussions of these products elsewhere online, but this will get you started. Happy reading! Wireless Systems BLX® Wireless reviewed in Mix Magazine “The BLX Wireless System from Shure was designed to provide a professional level of audio and RF performance at an entry-level cost. Comprising …
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Versatility: The BETA®181
Read MoreHow much do I (and many others) love the BETA 181? Let me count the ways: 1. Toms & Overhead My first experience with the BETA 181 came at a Percussive Arts Society Convention (PASIC) in 2011 when Shure Artist Simon Phillips was invited to give a clinic. Simon had been using the KSM137 and wanted to give these a whirl. We listened to the 137′s to get his normal refference point and then switched to the BETA 181. Notice how high off the drum head Simon likes to place the mics. If you haven’t …
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Backstage With Paul: The Shot Seen Around The World
Read MoreNow, I’ll bet money that you’ve seen this image before. Even if you’re not a fan of Ozzy or metal music, you have seen this image before. It has appeared in many sizes on all types of collectible material. The cover art for the Ozzy Osbourne Randy Rhoads Tribute album, posters, t-shirts, even those cheap collectible mirrors you can win by popping a balloon with a dart at carnivals… they have all immortalized this image. To this day, not many people know who captured this moment on stage. Now I’ve heard this story before, but …
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Shure Notes
KSM9: A good bet for a Las Vegas House of Worship
Read MoreWhen most of us think of chapels in Las Vegas, the images that come to mind are of the drive-through wedding variety with an Elvis impersonator officiating. But here’s the real secret that Sin City isn’t even trying to keep on the down low: it’s full of churches, and according to msncbc contributor Chris Rodell “…lots of them. Mosques, temples and synagogues too – representing vibrant faiths from all over creation.” The fact is, there are over 500 churches (compared to its 35 wedding chapels) for the city’s nearly 600,000 residents and 37.3 annual visitors, with …
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Fantastic Scholastic 10: The Tracking Phase
The ten U.S. and Canadian college teams participating in the tenth annual Fantastic Scholastic Recording Competition are done planning. Now, they’re all about tracking…and discovering whether their plans for mic selection, mic positioning, instrumentation, and …
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February Webinar: Maximizing Gain-Before-Feedback
“Is this thing on?” says, oh, EVERYONE when they step up to a microphone in the movies or on TV. And what does the mic always say back? “ZZZZZZ!” Feedback is the universal, audible indicator …
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The SM63: A Go-To Mic for Outdoor Applications
From the researcher who wants to record the sound of singing birds in the extreme humidity of the Amazon Rainforest, to the minister who wants the outside bell to be heard at the end of …
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Pedalboards 101 and Beyond
Contributing Editor: Scott Kahn As you develop your sound and style as an electric guitar player, your attention will at some point turn to making use of effects pedals to enhance your sound. But with …
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Juno Award Nominees Highlight – Single of the Year
Usually before a new album is released, artists and their record labels release what they call the album’s single. Singles are typically the albums best song or songs, which, are chosen to be released prior …
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Backstage With Paul: Live Aid… No One Knew What To Expect
Now while it may be true that you need talent and timing to make it in this business of rock n’ roll, it also helps to have some friends in high places. Today, Paul Natkin …
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