Over the past 75 years, AKG has introduced thousands of audio products. In the early days, AKG manufactured everything from cinema sound systems to exposure meters, car horns, intercoms, telephone handset capsules and cushion speakers. Eventually, we narrowed our focus to a few key categories, and today we’re best known for our professional microphones and headphones.
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Since AKG was founded 75 years ago, we’ve developed thousands of audio products for both professionals and consumers—from loudspeakers to headphones to phonograph cartridges to car horns, intercoms, telephone handset capsules, and “cushion speakers.” (Yes, speakers that went inside pillows were a thing, back in the day.) But we’re most famous for our microphones. In
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AMX SVSI Networked AV solutions solve the complexity of managing and distributing AV over your existing network infrastructure with cost-effective, reliable, consistent, and scalable systems. But we go far beyond simply sending video over standard, off-the-shelf IP hardware; we design and build real-world solutions that give customers the ability to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and expand
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After a challenging couple of years, live music is back in full force. Tours, residencies and festivals are returning and filling venues to capacity. Iconic HARMAN Professional brands like JBL, Martin, Crown, AKG, BSS and Soundcraft are providing touring artists and suppliers as well as live venues everything they need to deliver electrifying fan experiences in any
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Reverb is the great mix lifter: It adds drama and definition to your tracks and creates a sense of space in your soundstage. It’s both a corrective tool and a creative tool, and when masterfully applied, it adds depth, warmth and definition, and can transport listeners to just about any concert hall on the planet.
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As we all find ourselves spending more time at home these days, studio rigs are doubling as videoconferencing, podcasting and live-streaming tools. When you’re considering new studio gear, it makes sense to focus on versatile tools that excel in any recording scenario. The AKG Lyra Ultra HD multimode USB microphone delivers professional-sounding audio for all
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You’ve spent long hours in the studio carefully fine-tuning your mix, obsessing over every detail until you’re satisfied with your sonic masterpiece. But when you listen to your finished product on a new system—your car, your home stereo, headphones—you’re shocked to discover that it sounds absolutely nothing like that mix you worked so hard to
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If you’re serious about your sound system performing—and sounding—its best in any scenario, investing in robust, reliable amplification is critical. If you’re looking for powerful, versatile amps with comprehensive features, the Crown XTi 2 Series is for you. The XTi 2 Series is designed to offer clean, quiet power and complete sonic control in a
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As we head into fall, many content creators are turning their focus toward podcasting, recording, livestreaming and other studio productions. Perhaps you’ve been working guerilla style, relying on your mobile phone or the tools that came with your computer to capture and create content. If you’re ready to take your audio productions to the next
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Choosing the right console for your studio is a big decision. But with so many choices out there, we know it can be tricky to figure out which model or style is right for your needs. At Soundcraft, we’ve been innovating console design for nearly 50 years; our mixers range from the ultra-compact Notepad family
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If you’re like most musicians and presenters, your gigs likely take you to a range of venues, from cafés, bars and clubs to parks, corporate spaces and houses of worship. All of these situations have something in common: They all call for sound reinforcement, likely supplied by you. Luckily, the days of schlepping huge, heavy
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Whether you’re recording a podcast or voiceover, making field recordings, capturing audio inspiration on the go, or live streaming to your fans, nothing beats the convenience and portability of a smartphone. But while iPhones and Android phones are powerful devices that outperform many computers and cameras, let’s face it: Their audio functionality leaves a lot
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Well, it’s official: This is the summer of social distancing. While a “return to normal” in a post-COVID world means different things to different people, one universal certainty is that as things begin to open up, live music, performances, worship services and presentations will require some different approaches and considerations for some time to come.
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We’re going to let you in on a little secret: Recordings are illusions, audio sleights of hand, capturing fleeting moments in time, re-creating and reshaping them so they can be enjoyed again and again. These days, artists and engineers in home studios have endless tools for shaping recordings to both natural and creative effect. Reverb
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Most music makers and content producers would agree that their mixer is the hub of their creative universe. Whether you’re recording, broadcasting or performing live, mixers, at their simplest, all perform the same basic functions: Input audio signals, route and combine audio signals and send those audio signals back out again. Of course, most mixers
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What’s your most-used piece of audio gear? You probably don’t need us to tell you that it’s your headphones. Headphones provide a consistent audio reference in a variety of environments, they’re essential tools for evaluating the fine details in your mix—and they do it without annoying the neighbors. Like studio monitors, headphones are a highly
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When you’re in the studio, picking the right microphone for the job can feel pretty daunting. There are thousands of mics out there, and thousands more ways to use them all. Choosing the right mic is more art than science, and involves trial and error. Getting to know the “sound” of the mics you own
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Quick: Count how many Bluetooth devices you own. Chances are, it’s a lot more than you thought. With Bluetooth functionality built into billions of devices, from wearables to smart household appliances, it’s easy to take this ubiquitous technology for granted. But the spec has vastly improved since it was introduced two decades ago, incorporating better
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Squuueeeeeeaaaaccchh! You know it in an instant: that piercing, ear-melting shriek blaring out of your loudspeakers. It’s feedback, and it’s a showstopper—in more ways than one. Feedback, the high-pitched wail generated when a signal loop builds between a sound system’s audio input (here, a microphone) and amplified output (speaker), can happen anytime, anywhere. Feedback dangers
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If you’re like most musicians, gigs are your lifeblood. But when you can’t connect with your audience in person, livestreaming is your best opportunity to gain new fans and generate income while building momentum for your next show. Livestreaming lets you provide a casual, intimate experience that offers a deeper connection to your fans. It’s
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Your studio monitors are the windows to your music. If you’re mixing, when you listen to an accurate presentation of your work, you’ll hear more detail, you’ll get less fatigued, and you’ll create mixes that sound the same wherever they’re played. And, if you’re enjoying your favorite tunes, you can trust that you’re hearing them
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Today, staying connected with colleagues, teachers, friends and family is more important than ever. Conferencing services like Zoom, Skype and Webex bring familiar faces right to your screen—and chances are, conference calls are becoming a central part of your life right now. If you work or teach remotely, you know how challenging it can be
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If you’re like many of us, you’re finding yourself in a new office or learning environment: your home. If you’re new to working remotely, you might face challenges carving out a space to stay productive, focused and plugged in. Luckily, today’s conferencing tools such as Skype, Zoom and WebEx make it possible to collaborate with
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Ever been at an event and noticed that when the emcee starts speaking, the background music instantly drops, then it pops right back up again as soon as that person finishes talking? This isn’t some frenzied mixing engineer frantically pushing faders up and down; this is ducking in action. Ducking temporarily lowers, or “ducks,” the
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What’s been holding you back from making the leap to a wireless system? Think you have to worry about poor sound quality, signal dropouts and unreliability? Think again. These days, great wireless systems can sound as good as—or even better than—wired systems, and they’re more reliable than ever. They’re critical tools in modern productions, from
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Okay, you already know that Lexicon is the gold standard of reverb. But did you know that we offer a full range of digital sound-shaping tools, from delays to pitch shifters? It all started 40 years ago with the Prime Time Delay and PCM 70 Multi-Effects Processor, which were ahead of their time and still
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Today’s light, portable P.A. systems give you the flexibility to play just about anywhere. But with this flexibility comes the challenge of consistently sounding your best, even in unusual or unpredictable environments. Luckily, many modern P.A. systems offer digital signal processing that brings sound-sculpting tools right to your fingertips. EQ is the most effective tool
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