Mic stands, tablet holders, DI boxes, vocal effects pedals, and every other piece of gear that makes a live rig work better. Practical recommendations for working musicians from someone who uses this stuff at every gig.
A real-world guide to the best vocal effects pedals for live performance from a gigging musician with 30 years on stage. Covers the TC Helicon Perform-V, Boss VE-20, VoiceLive 3, and Zoom V3 with honest opinions on who each one is actually right for.
A practical guide to the best DI boxes for acoustic guitar from a gigging musician with 30 years of live experience. Covers the Radial Pro48, Radial ProDI, Mackie MDB-1A, and Behringer DI400P with honest recommendations for every budget.
A practical guide to the best mic stand accessories for live performance from a gigging musician with 30 years on stage. Covers tablet mounts, mic clips, boom arms, windscreens, cable ties, and quick release adapters with honest opinions on what actually improves your setup.
A boom stand that slips, sags, or tips mid-show isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a disruption. This guide covers the best boom microphone stands for live performance across every budget, with honest picks for gigging musicians who need gear that stays put.
A tablet holder that slips or shifts mid-show isn’t just annoying — it’s a liability. This guide covers the best tablet holders for live performance across every budget, with honest picks for gigging musicians who depend on their tablet as part of their rig.
Not every mic on stage needs a boom arm. This guide covers the best straight microphone stands for gigging musicians — from a heavy-duty touring stand to a specialty kick drum mount — for situations where a boom stand isn’t the right tool.
A DI box does its job quietly — but the wrong one introduces noise, hum, or signal loss exactly when you can’t afford it. This guide covers the best DI boxes for bands across passive and active categories, with honest picks for bass, acoustic guitar, and keyboards.
Most live sound problems aren’t caused by bad microphones or mixers — they’re caused by overlooked accessories. This guide covers the essential live sound accessories every gigging musician should have, from cables and cable management to DI boxes and tablet holders.
A real-world Hercules DG307B review from a gigging musician with 30 years of live experience. Covers build quality, stability, digital mixer workflow, and why it’s the tablet mount our band uses at every gig.