Live Sound
Everything published on Viyolens under Live Sound — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Amp Fender
Fender bass amplifiers have defined professional bass tone for decades. Learn what makes them special and how to choose the perfect one for your rig.
Pa Subwoofer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A PA subwoofer delivers the low-frequency weight that makes live music feel physical. Here's how they work, what types exist, and how to get the best from them.
Common Triangle Instrument Mistakes to Avoid
It looks foolproof. It isn't, quite. Here are the mistakes I see most often with this small but surprisingly exposed instrument, and how to fix each one.
Yamaha Dm3: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Yamaha DM3 is a compact digital console with serious capability — but which version is right for your setup? Here's the practical buying guide.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Pa Systems
Yamaha PA systems deliver professional-grade audio quality and reliability across compact, modular, and installation configurations. Trusted by sound engineers and venue operators worldwide.
The Complete Guide to Mic Guitar Amp
Microphone technique for guitar amplifiers represents one of the most critical yet underappreciated skills in recording and live sound engineering.
The Ultimate Guide to Hartke Bass Guitar Amp
Hartke bass amplifiers deliver articulate, punchy tone and proven reliability at accessible prices, trusted by working musicians and session players worldwide.
4 Channel Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Most beginner confusion comes from three things: wrong input type, confusing gain with fader level, and switching on phantom power indiscriminately. This guide explains all three and shows how to set...
Common Singing Mic Mistakes to Avoid
Plenty of feedback and tone problems get blamed on the microphone when it's really technique or setup. Here are the mistakes I see most often.
The Complete Guide to Shure Wireless Mic Receiver
A Shure wireless mic receiver is the foundation of freedom in live performance. Discover what makes them the industry standard and how to choose the right system for your venue.
Alto Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right alto speakers doesn't require expert knowledge. This guide covers wattage, features, price ranges, and what to actually look for.
Common Boundary Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
A boundary microphone produces poor results for very specific, identifiable reasons. Knowing the common mistakes before you set one up saves hours of troubleshooting later.
Fog Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the wrong fog machine wastes money. This guide shows you what actually matters: matching the machine to your space, knowing the specs that count, and avoiding the traps that catch first-time bu...
Stage Monitor Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A stage monitor gives performers a dedicated feed on stage so they can hear themselves and the band clearly. Here's how they work, what the types are, and what the specifications actually mean.
Rcf Audio Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The practical checklist for buying RCF speakers: woofer size, why peak wattage isn't the whole story, coverage, and what to check before you pay.
The Complete Guide to Beyerdynamic Mics
Beyerdynamic microphones are trusted in professional studios and live venues worldwide. Explore the brand's reliable, accurate mics for recording and performance.
Dmx Lights for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Discover how to get started with DMX lights. This beginner guide covers the fundamentals, essential equipment, setup steps, and common mistakes to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Powered Speakers Yamaha
Yamaha powered speakers are the industry standard for live sound amplification, combining reliability, professional audio quality and practical design. Discover what makes Yamaha speakers the choice o...
The Complete Guide to Qsc Power Amplifiers
QSC power amplifiers are the standard in professional live sound. Built since 1968 for demanding applications, they deliver reliable amplification that sound engineers trust to work night after night.
Rack Mixer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A rack mixer packs a mixing desk into a 19-inch rack slot — and the best modern digital units add Wi-Fi control, on-board effects and scene recall. Here's what to know before you buy.
Common Bluetooth Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most 'faulty' Bluetooth microphone complaints trace back to one of a handful of avoidable habits — here they are, and the quick fixes.
The Complete Guide to Dmx Lighting Control
DMX lighting control enables sophisticated management of stage lighting and effects through a single standardised protocol, essential for modern performance and venue production.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Audio Mixer
Yamaha mixers are trusted worldwide for professional audio mixing. Discover the lineup from compact to large-format, sound quality, and why professionals choose Yamaha.
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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...
