by Manuel Marino | Audio, Music
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Professional music equipment comes in various forms, some larger and some smaller. There are two main types of music systems: fixed/installed and portable. Each type has specific features based on the intended purpose. While a larger professional sound system can cover a large audience, it may not be suitable for smaller venues.
To determine the size of the professional sound system you need, you must consider the number of people you want to cover and the size of the environment. Additionally, the positioning and location of the speakers should be taken into account, as not all speakers are ideal for every space. Many speakers on the market today are designed for specific applications, such as providing sound coverage for schools or concerts. Some companies offer professional sound technology tailored for specific uses, but this may not always be the best solution for achieving the highest level of sound coverage. Now let’s take a look at the three main components of a professional sound system:
- Mixers: A mixer is the primary component of a sound system. It takes in signals from various sources and blends them together. Users can adjust the levels of their CD player and microphone
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“Pro Sound Systems – Performing Live Music”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
Photo by Geof F. Morris
How often do you search for the tab of your favorite track and come across a page filled with challenging power chords?
For some reason, years ago in the realm of TAB, someone decided to make power chords difficult to play by creating all power chords as three-finger formations.
I have no idea why they did this, as you will soon discover… Two of the notes in the formation have the same letter name.
Since two of the notes in the three-note power chord share the same letter name, it doesn’t create additional harmony. To simplify it, you can effectively remove one of these notes and create a more streamlined two-finger power chord shape.
The Two-Finger Power Chord:
After much trial and error, guitarists found that the best and most “powerful” sound was produced by playing two notes together, hence the name “power chord.” Technically, a chord consists of three different notes played together, but music often requires unique and unconventional terminology to describe certain sounds.
A good example of power chords is the intro to “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple… Please note that these are two-note power chords often incorrectly played as … ...Read the rest.
“Newbies Guitar Training – Play Power Chords The Easy Method”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Music
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The description of an amplifier is familiar to those who work with systems or instruments that generate and reproduce sound. Whether it’s a television set, compact disc player, radio, sound system, or a musical instrument like a classical guitar Tuning Classical Guitar - No matter your level of classical guitar playing proficiency, it is always crucial to have a properly tuned classical guitar. This is especially important when playing an acoustic guitar, as each string's tone is quite prominent. There are numerous tuning variations for a guitar, but in this article, we will only cover Standard E tuning.… , people understand that an amplifier is crucial for their operation. Whenever a device is designed to maximize the loudness of sound, the installation of an amplifier is essential.
It is impossible to enumerate all the range of technological products, equipment, or systems where amplifiers are utilized. For example, even small devices like hearing aids and smartphones can be connected to numerous devices that utilize a particular type of amplifier. Amplifiers for car audio Amplifier And Car Sound System - How disappointing is it when you're driving and your car speakers aren't providing great sound quality? The … ...Read the rest.
“The World Of Amplifiers”
by Manuel Marino | Bass, Guitar, Music, Piano
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It is nearly impossible to envision a rock ‘n’ roll band without the frontman playing a guitar. That’s because the guitar has played such a prominent role in shaping rock and roll. With a guitar, a skilled player can create any sound they desire, whether it’s a sweet, mellow tone or an aggressive, distortion-soaked growl. Much of rock and roll is characterized by its loud and powerful nature, but there are also subtle and quiet moments, and the guitar has always risen to the challenge. Even to this day, musicians haven’t exhausted the sonic possibilities of the instrument. As a result, the guitar has rightfully earned its throne as the king of rock and roll instruments.
The drums, along with the bass, provide the rhythmic foundation for rock music. Drums are loud and can handle aggression and powerful beats, delivering a strong bottom-end sound. Because drums are such a powerful rhythmic instrument, they naturally find their place in a rock band The Invictas are back - Bruce Atchison is one of my (no more available Yahoo Group) best members and he wrote this great article. Bruce is a legally blind freelance writer and the author of two … ...Read the rest.
“The Instruments That Shaped Rock N’ Roll”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Technology
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There is a wide range of PC microphones, each of which is ideally suited for different purposes. This gives you the freedom to choose the right microphone for your needs. There are microphones that are perfect for online gaming, for use in a business or home office, or microphones that are great for simple conversation. Let me explain the best types of microphones for each of these uses.
Headset Microphones:
Headset microphones work extremely well for a wide range of purposes. Whether you’re making calls, talking with business contacts, dictating to voice recognition software, recording a video or audio clip, or playing games, there’s a headset microphone for you. Headset microphones can keep others from hearing your conversation as many of them come with headphones. Make sure to get a microphone that features sound cancellation technology, which is almost standard nowadays.
Gamers prefer to use headsets with earphones that fully cover the ears in order to block out other sounds in the room, such as music, TV, or conversations. There are high-end microphone headsets available so that players can be fully immersed in the game with top-quality sound.
Desktop Microphones:
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“Understanding the Types of Computer Microphones”
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