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How to Choose the Right XLR Cable for Live Sound, Studio, and AV Installations

Not all XLR cables are created equal. Here's what to look for in conductor material, shielding, and jacket type — and which cable suits live sound, studio, and AV installation.

Effects

Smoke Machines vs Haze Machines: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Smoke machines create dramatic bursts of thick fog; haze machines produce a fine, persistent atmospheric layer that makes lighting beams visible. Here's which one your production actually needs.

Audio

Balancing Great Sound and Compliance: Baycourt’s Experience with the DateQ SPL-D3 MK2

Baycourt Community Arts Centre in Tauranga is setting a new standard for sound management. Senior AV Tech Jordan Bailey shares how the award-winning venue uses the Dateq SPL-D3 MK2 to balance great sound with safety and compliance — giving engineers clarity, managers confidence, and audiences comfort.

Audio

Quantum112 and the Evolution of Compact Mixing

Large-format consoles once ruled live sound, but the industry has steadily shifted toward compact desks that deliver the same power in smaller packages. With the release of DiGiCo’s Quantum112, that trend reaches a new milestone — full-scale processing in a form factor that can fly with you. What does this mean for touring engineers, theatres, and broadcasters?