Learn to sing

A Guide on Learning How to Sing

Many people believe that learning to sing is a natural gift, and you either have the skill or you don’t. However, that is largely untrue. It is possible to learn to sing, and to improve on your natural abilities with practice. Just as in learning any other skill or talent, you can learn how to [...]
November 18, 2011 0
Stage

A guide to hiring a stage for your event

Stages are simple but vital things. They give a speaker or performer the platform from which to best relay his message to the assembled audience as well as providing a focal point for your event venue.
July 14, 2011 0
Changes to UK radio microphone frequencies could affect the use of some wireless units.

A Guide to the UK Radio Microphone Frequency Regulation Changes

Over recent years there have been a number of on-going changes to the frequencies being used to transmit signals from close range wireless systems such as handheld radio microphones, lapel microphones and headset microphones. As such regular users of such radio microphone systems have been asking questions on how the changes will affect the use [...]
April 18, 2011 0
PA System

How to choose the best PA system for your event

Although all PA systems have the same ultimate aim – to allow an audience to clearly hear a performer or event – PA systems and the equipment used therein can vary significantly depending on a number of factors. This guide will discuss how PA systems can differ depending on various event factors and how to decide [...]
April 14, 2011 0
A variety of equipment to suit any event is available on the AV market

How to choose the best AV hire quote for your event

When you are looking to hire audio visual equipment such as PA systems and data projectors for an upcoming event, the best place to start looking for quotes is the internet. A simple web search will usually result in a good number of companies who can cater for your event requirements and will happily provide [...]
April 6, 2011 0
PA System

A Guide to the Major Components of Public Address Systems

This article will discuss that essential piece of equipment that can let a whisper be heard by a thousand people – the public address system. The purpose of the public address system is to amplify sound and project it with sufficient quality, volume and direction to cater for all members of the assembled audience. Public [...]
March 25, 2011 0
Vocalist Mic Tips

Advice on Microphone Technique and Placement for the Vocalist

For the inexperienced, using a microphone may initially seem to be a fairly easy operation. You simply talk or sing into the round bit at the top and a beautifully clear and balanced sound will be emitted from the speakers to wide acclaim from the assembled audience. The reality however can be very different with [...]
March 25, 2011 0
Buying & Playing Acoustic Guitar

The Cheater’s Guide to Buying (and Playing) the Acoustic Guitar

 Of all the musical instruments you can purchase, the acoustic guitar is one of the most popular these days. Why is that? Well, a number of reasons: an acoustic guitar is not only popular in mainstream and alternative music, but it is easy to carry, relatively cheap, and doesn’t require a whole lot of skill [...]
January 19, 2011 0