Posts by Bob Malkowski

Prolight + Sound: LD Systems MAILA modular line array

LD Systems MAILA could be just the ticket if you've been looking for a fully modular and scalable PA system to suit multiple venue sizes.

Shure KSM11 Wireless Capsule: Dynamic Durability & Condenser Clarity?

Promising clarity, durability and resistance to mic "cupping", is the new, premium condenser Shure KSM11 the "goldilocks" mic capsule?

In Ear Monitors: A Beginner’s Guide to IEMs

If you're a live performer looking for consistent monitoring from venue to venue, then In Ear Monitors could be the solution for you!

Review: Earthworks Ethos XLR Broadcasting Microphone – A new Standard?

We review the Earthworks ETHOS; it could be just the mic you've been looking for if you're in the market for a premium broadcast microphone.

Cymatic Audio Closes: What Options Exist for Playback Techs?

Cymatic Audio Closes its doors after the parent company, Reidel, winds up the business. What options now exist for playback techs?

Peavey P Series: Portable column arrays with Bluetooth

The Peavey P Series enters the portable PA game with two, lightweight, Bluetooth connected column array speakers with built-in mixers.

Austrian Audio enters the games arena: PG16 Professional Gaming Headset

The Austrian Audio PG16 Professional Gaming Headset marks the company's first foray into the gaming industry. Let's get the lowdown...

Behringer pursues podcasters with USB-equipped Vintage Mic series

If you've ever fancied a USB mic with vintage aesthetics for your live stream, then the new Behringer Vintage Mic Series could be of interest!

Mackie M*Caster Streaming Mixer: “The Ultimate Live Streaming Solution”?

If you're after an audio interface for your Twitch show, then Mackie may have the answer! Is the M*Caster "The Ultimate Live Streaming Solution"?

Behringer moves into the Content Creator Market with the Video Mic X1

Does the release of the Video Mic X1 hint at Behringer's desire to expand into products aimed at content creators, vloggers and streamers?

Audix sold to Vitec Group: An uncertain future for a trusted music mic brand?

Audix sold to The Vitec Group, owners of Rycote, Manfrotto & JOBY: Will the sale to the content creation giants spell the end of Audix as we know it?

Rode Video Mic GO II: Content creator shotgun mic updated

Rode releases an update to their popular shotgun microphone which adds USB connectivity and app integration. Is this another winner from Rode?

The Story of a 107-Year-Old Pianist: A Century of Piano Playing

Been playing your instrument long? At 107, Colette Maze has been playing piano for a century! This is an inspiring story for all us musicians...

Best-Selling Live Gear of 2021: The Top 20 Sales List from Thomann

What was the best-selling Live and PA gear 2021? We reveal the years most successful products for live, PA and streaming, including a few surprises!

sE launches its first active dynamic mic for streamers and studios, the sE DynaCaster

If you're searching for a high-quality dynamic mic for studio or streaming, then take a look at the new DynaCaster from sE (Studio Electronics).

Best Live Gear 2021: Top Ten Microphones, IEMs and PA Systems

Live audio came roaring back, along with some fantastic releases by some top brands. Here are our favourite live, streaming and PA gear from 2021!

Tascam Portacapture X8: A Swiss Army knife for content creators

Are you a content creator, vlogger, podcaster or live-streamer? If so, then the Tascam Portacapture X8 could well be made for you!

HK Linear 9: An impressive new range of network- and DSP-equipped powered speakers

Onboard amplification, DSP processing and network control? The HK Linear 9 might be the most impressive PA speakers we've seen this year...

JBL EON 700: The classic active PA speaker, redesigned!

If you've been looking for a premium, portable speaker with advanced connectivity, then the new JBL EON 700 series could be for you...

Mackie Thrash 212 and 215: No-nonsense active PA speakers

Looking for a simple, no-frills, powered PA speaker with a brand name you can trust? Then you might want to look at the new Mackie Thrash series.

Blackstar Goes Home Audio: Audio Pro Drumfire Blackstar Edition

Blackstar collaborates with Scandinavians Audio Pro to create the Drumfire Blackstar Edition wireless multi-room Bluetooth Hi-Fi speaker.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii: Recreating the backline for one of rock’s most legendary gigs

Chris Hewitt and The Australian Pink Floyd have recreated the 1971 backline of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, using amps and PA gear from 50 years ago.

Roland releases its first earphones: the new V-MODA Hexamove

The new V-MODA Hexamove Pro and Hexamove Lite mark the first earphones from Roland's subsidiary company. But does style come with substance?

Is Expensive Better? Here’s some gear that’s good value for money.

Prices don't always reflect value for money in the long term, argues Gearnews' Bob Malkowski. Here's some music gear that's a great investment.