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What is the Difference Between a Mixer and a Receiver? – Key Features and Applications

When it comes to setting up an audio system, choosing the right equipment is essential to achieving the best sound quality and functionality. Two common devices in audio setups are home audio receivers and professional audio mixers. While they may appear similar at first glance, they serve very diff

Posted by Anna Mach Sep 29th 2025

Understanding the Different Types of EQ – A Beginner’s Guide to Channel vs Graphic vs Parametric Equalization

Equalization, or EQ, is an essential tool for shaping the sound of any audio system by adjusting the balance of different frequencies, boosting those you want to emphasize and reducing those that cause muddiness or harshness. Whether you're performing live, working in a recording studio, or using a

Posted by Anna Mach Aug 28th 2025

What is a PAD in Audio? | Passive Attenuation Devices Explained

Struggling with managing audio levels or avoiding distortion? Whether you're mixing live sound, recording in the studio, or setting up a basic PA system, one small button on your mixer could save your audio from unwanted clipping and harsh distortion. It's called a PAD, short for passive attenuation

Posted by Anna Mach Aug 18th 2025

Speaker Power Loss Over Distance Explained | Causes, Impact, and Fixes

Does Speaker Cable Length Affect Sound Quality? Yes, speaker cable length can impact both sound quality and volume. When designing and installing a sound system, a commonly overlooked yet important consideration is the power loss over long speaker cable runs. This loss can significantly affect your

Posted by Anna Mach Aug 14th 2025

What is a High Pass or Low Cut Filter? | Audio Filters Explained

If you've ever struggled with muddy audio, low-frequency rumble, or distorted bass, you're not alone. One simple and powerful tool that can clean up your sound is the high-pass filter, also known as a low-cut filter. In this guide, you'll learn what a high-pass filter is, how it works, and how to us

Posted by Anna Mach Jul 17th 2025

How to Set Up a Restaurant Sound System | A Complete Guide

When it comes to crafting an exceptional dining experience, food and service are only part of the equation. A thoughtfully designed restaurant sound system plays a vital role in setting the mood, keeping guests engaged, and supporting smooth operations, from the front of house to the kitchen. Whethe

Posted by Anna Mach Jul 7th 2025

Troubleshooting Common Issues with PA Speaker Systems

A PA speaker system is critical to any school, retail store, or large-scale operation, ensuring clear communication and an enhanced experience. However, it can feel like an expensive paperweight when it’s not working as it should. These systems play a key role in events and daily operations, s

Posted by Anna Groll Dec 6th 2024

The Key Questions to Ask When Designing a Custom Commercial Sound System

Creating a well-functioning sound system for commercial use involves much more than simply selecting speakers. Each space has unique requirements based on its size, purpose, and audience, so it's imperative to ask key questions upfront to ensure that your solution is the best fit for your needs! Ge

Posted by Anna Groll Nov 18th 2024

Why Do Organizations Need a Conference Room Microphone?

Collaboration is key in every meeting. People share ideas, discuss strategies, and make important decisions. However, when multiple voices overlap, it can be hard for everyone to hear what’s being said. This often leads to missed points, misunderstandings, and frustration, turning a productive

Posted by Harmony Pelizzari Sep 20th 2024

How To Choose The Right 70V Amplifier For Your Speaker System

Your Essential Guide to Choosing the Right Amplifier When designing a commercial sound system, one of the most critical decisions is choosing the right amplifier for your speakers. Selecting the wrong amplifier could damage equipment or degrade your system's performance. This guide will help

Posted by Rachel Florence Jun 25th 2024

The Most Commonly Used Assistive Listening Devices and Assisted Listening Systems for Hearing Impaired

Hearing clearly is something we take for granted daily but many rely on assistance from hearing aids and personal listening devices. In fact, according to a research article from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ("Quick Statistics About Hearing" March 25, 2021),

Posted by Robin Rowell Smith Sep 23rd 2021

What is the difference between a mixer, audio power amplifier, and commercial mixer amplifier?

Knowing the difference between a power amplifier, audio mixer, and mixer amplifier will help you know which type to choose for your commercial sound system. We want to help with that and will start off by explaining what is an audio power amplifier and an audio mixer. We will also break down the dif

Posted by Rachel Florence May 21st 2021

5 Reasons NOT To Use Wireless Speakers For Your Commercial Audio Sound System

Wireless speakers have become very popular in the audio industry. It’s convenient to have speakers free of wires that come with a lot more flexibility than traditional wired speakers. Audio manufacturers have made big strides in the quality of wireless speakers. There are now a few different o

Posted by Rachel Florence Mar 26th 2021

The Best Acoustics Treatment Sound Panels & Soundproofing Guide

You put a lot of time and effort into choosing and installing the perfect sound system for your space. Even if you purchase top-of-the-line speakers, amplifiers, and mixers, you need to address the acoustics in the spaces where you will use them. Unless you have a room with perfect acoustics, which

Posted by Rachel Florence Feb 19th 2021

How to Connect JBL EON Bluetooth Speakers on Pro Acoustics Tech Talk Episode 42

On this episode of Pro Acoustics Tech Talk, Nathan and Coltin walk you through how to connect the JBL EON615 to Bluetooth. Read on to learn how to set up and control your JBL EON Series Bluetooth speaker. Nathan: Hey everybody, thanks for joining us for another edition of Pro Acoustics Tech Talk. I

Posted by Sarah Young Mar 16th 2020

How to Program a Crown CDi Series Amplifier on Pro Acoustics Tech Talk Ep. 39

In this episode of Pro Acoustics Tech Talk, Nathan and Coltin go over how to program a Crown Audio CDi Series amplifier. If you're confused about how to set up your Crown CDi amp, this video is for you. Nathan:Hi everybody. Welcome to another edition of Pro Acoustics Tech Talk. I'm Nathan. Coltin:A

Posted by Sarah Young Feb 24th 2020

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