Live Sound
Everything published on Viyolens under Live Sound — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Jbl Powered Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right JBL powered speakers means understanding key specs, matching power to venue size, and avoiding common mistakes. This guide cuts through the marketing noise.
The Complete Guide to Pioneer Dj Headphones
Pioneer DJ headphones are trusted by professional DJs and producers worldwide for accurate monitoring and reliable build quality. Learn what makes them special and how to choose.
Stage Monitor: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a stage monitor means navigating specs that can mislead as much as they inform. Here's what actually matters: power, SPL, driver size, and the brands that deliver without overcharging.
Common Pa System Mistakes to Avoid
Most live sound problems come down to a short list of repeatable errors. This guide covers the six most common PA system mistakes and how to avoid each one before they happen.
The Complete Guide to Mixing Panel
A mixing panel combines multiple audio signals, applies processing, and routes sound to speakers or recording devices — the central hub of any professional audio setup.
The Ultimate Guide to Hk Audio Pa Speaker
HK Audio offers professional portable PA systems trusted by touring musicians. This guide covers their product range and choosing the right system.
Stereo Direct Box: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right stereo direct box requires understanding impedance matching, transformer quality, and feature sets for your professional audio needs.
Stage Monitoring: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn what specifications matter when buying stage monitoring systems, navigate price tiers from budget to professional, and avoid costly purchasing mistakes.
Pa System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A complete beginner's guide to running live sound: how to set gain, use EQ, avoid feedback, mix a live performance, and pack down the equipment correctly after the show.
4 Channel Mixing Desk for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A 4 channel mixing desk seems complex but responds logically once you understand basic controls. This guide builds confidence through practical first steps and encouragement.
The Complete Guide to Karaoke Mic
A quality karaoke mic captures your voice with clarity and confidence, making every singer sound great. Discover what to look for in a karaoke microphone.
The Complete Guide to Speaker For Microphone
A speaker for microphone applications provides critical real-time monitoring for performers, broadcasters, and recording engineers to hear themselves accurately.
Analogue Mixing Console for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An analogue mixing console looks complicated but follows straightforward principles. This beginner's guide explains signal flow, channel controls, and the simple techniques that let you start mixing c...
Ld Systems Pa Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to live sound? This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know to start using an LD Systems PA speaker confidently—from basic setup to troubleshooting common issues.
4 Channel Mixing Desk: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right 4 channel mixing desk requires understanding specifications, features, and applications. This guide covers what matters when choosing between entry-level and professional models.
The Best 4 Channel Mixers for the Money
The best value model depends on the format: live-sound, DJ, USB recording or line mixing. This guide gives the strongest recommendation in each category and explains what to prioritise at different pr...
The Complete Guide to Guitar Amplifier Stands
Guitar amplifier stands optimise speaker angle and positioning for improved monitor mixing and audience coverage. Discover why elevated placement transforms your amplified sound and live performance.
16 Channel Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right 16 channel mixer involves understanding preamp quality, routing flexibility, and your actual needs. This buying guide covers specs that matter, price tiers, and common mistakes to a...
Everything You Need to Know About Behringer Xr18
No faders, no screen, eighteen channels — here's what the Behringer XR18 actually is and how it earns its keep on a small stage.
Stage Box Allen Heath: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ready to buy an Allen & Heath stage box for live sound? Learn about channel requirements, connectivity options, build quality, price tiers, and how to choose the right model for your venue or producti...
Common Drum Pad Mistakes to Avoid
From a soundcheck perspective: the drum pad mistakes I see most often, and the quick fix for each one before they cost you on stage.
The Complete Guide to Amplifier Behringer
Behringer keyboard amplifiers offer affordable, portable amplification for electronic musicians. Discover models from 45W practice combos to 300W touring rigs, all with built-in mixing and effects.
The Complete Guide to Pioneer Audio Mixer
Pioneer audio mixers offer professional quality at accessible prices. Discover the range from compact USB models to professional live sound equipment, understand key features, and find the right mixer...
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Behringer Wing
The Behringer Wing is a powerful digital mixer for complex live sound setups, touring acts and professional venues.
Behringer X32
The Behringer X32 is a widely used digital mixer for live sound, offering flexible control for gigs, venues and installs...
Behringer Xr18
Portable digital mixer with remote control for bands, rehearsals and small venues. A compact solution for flexible live...
Drum Pad
A drum pad is a quiet, portable practice tool for improving stick control, timing and rudiment work anywhere.
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Hartke Bass Amp
Bass amplifiers known for punchy low end, clear definition and dependable performance in rehearsal, studio and live use.
Line 6 Helix
Line 6 Helix delivers powerful modelling, routing and switching for players who need studio-grade flexibility in one sys...
Nord Stage 3
Browse Nord Stage 3 keyboards for premium live performance, versatile sounds and professional stage control.
Yamaha Dm3
Compact digital mixing for live sound, venues and rehearsal spaces. A yamaha dm3 offers modern control in a small format...