When you're looking at sound equipment, the term "500 watt amp" gets thrown around a lot. But what does that number actually mean for your church, school, or venue? The truth is, it's one of the most misunderstood specs in audio. A quality 500 watt RMS amplifier is a true workhorse, and choosing the right […]
When it comes to in-ear monitor systems, the names you'll see again and again are the ones that have earned their reputation on stages worldwide: Shure with their PSM series, Sennheiser with the workhorse EW IEM G4, and even integrated systems from console makers like Allen & Heath. The best system for you boils down […]
Getting your in-ear monitor mix right is absolutely essential for a confident performance. At its core, figuring out how to set up in ear monitors is straightforward: you'll send audio from your mixer to a transmitter or headphone amp, which then feeds a receiver pack you wear, and finally, you plug in your earpieces. This […]
That terrifying, ear-splitting shriek of microphone feedback can bring any live event to a screeching halt. When it hits, you have to break the sound loop. That means moving the microphone away from the speaker, pointing it somewhere else, or just turning the volume down. This simple idea is the key to a quiet, clear, […]
The choice between a mixer and an audio interface often comes down to one simple question: Are you managing multiple sound sources live for an audience, or are you focused on recording a few tracks into a computer? Mixers are built for real-time sound management, while audio interfaces are designed to get pristine analog signals […]
John Soto is a husband, father, sound Engineer, and owner of John Soto Music LLC.
20 years of experience designing and deploying Sound Systems.
