PA EQUIPMENT

Mixers, power mixers, loudspeakers, microphones… The mere thought of these things means a serious headache for an average drummer, who is busy practicing rudiments in different variations, coordination, polyrhythms or strengthening the weak side (left for right-handed players and right for lefty drummers). What mics should I use to for my bass drum? How do I mic my toms, snare and cymbals since I have spent so much hard-earned cash to buy all this wonderful-sounding gear? What speakers will best render what my microphones have done? Which mixer or preamp should I get to go with all that? Which brand? Yamaha, JBL, Behringer, Shure, Audio Technica, RØDE, Samson, SSL? And those Chinese are making all that cheap equipment… Please, excuse the lingo. In this category, we will try to make beatit.tv viewers’ lives a bit easier.