Loading...
“What Makes Quality Headphones For Classical And Rock Music Enthusiasts” plus 3 more |
What Makes Quality Headphones For Classical And Rock Music Enthusiasts Posted: 02 Oct 2020 06:26 PM PDT If there is one thing people are hooked on, it is the music they relax or rock out to on a daily basis. To enhance their listening experience, music enthusiasts spend a bundle of money on high end audio-systems and top of the line speakers. However, sometimes they need to keep it quiet, but still want to experience full body, quality sound. This is where having a superb pair of headphones are required for the task. The following are some tips to consider when looking for the right kind of headphones for getting the most out of classical and rock music.The Weight MattersNothing will destroy the quality of a rock or classical listening experience with headphones quite like the weight factor of the pair of headphones being used. It is important to have headphones that do not weigh down too heavily on the ears of an individual—especially if they do a lot of listening for long periods of time. With this in mind, lighter-weight headphones can provide considerable comfort to the user that allows them to enjoy the music without being bothered by how the headphones feel.Frequency ResponseWhen it comes to a pair of quality headphones, it is definitely important to find a pair that can handle a wide range of frequencies. People not only want to hear a good deal of bass in their rock and classical music, but they want access to a smooth mid-range and clean higher frequency range to play with as well. As specs go, the number representing the bass response should be as low as possible, and the number for the treble side of the frequency spectrum should be as high as possible. To get better than average clarity out of headphones, it is important to choose a pair rated above 23,000 Hz.Sealing in the SoundWhen listening through closed-backed or internal ear headphones, the ability to lock in sound depends on how well the sound is sealed around or inside the ear. So, a user does not want glasses or their hair to be able to push the padded ring far out away from the ear, because this will reduce sound quality. In like manner, internal ear headphones need to have excellent tips that keep the sound from leaking out around the sides. Over the ear headphones, however, can be easier on the eardrums if used correctly and allow for a more speaker-like experience.ImpedanceWhen using headphones with a portable battery device, such as a small radio, portable CD player or smartphone, it is generally recommended to use headphones that have below 32 Ohms impedance. If, on the other hand, a person is listening at home on an AC powered device, then higher impedance headphones will tend to handle the sound of these devices better. So, it depends on the type of device a person is listening to their classical or rock music on when attempting to choose headphones with the right impedance. While it may seem a little nitpicky to take a close look at the specs and features of headphones, the right headphones will truly make the difference in a person’s listening experience. The last thing a music enthusiast wants to hear is a thin, weak sound in or around their ears. However, if all else fails, a person’s own ears are perhaps the best guide to use to find the right headphones for the job.This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Is A Hybrid Concert Going To Be The Interim Solution For The Music Crowd? Posted: 02 Oct 2020 07:30 AM PDT What is a hybrid concert, you ask? It’s a simple combination of a live performance with a small in-person audience that is streamed live to music lovers who picked an online ticket to watch the event remotely. It’s working from home, only for your audience, while your biggest fans (or the most adventurous ones) still get the chance to be there in person and experience your music at the venue. At first, the idea of an offline + online show seemed dull and everyone preferred to either chill in their Instagram lives or wait quietly for the pandemic to pass. But the longer the situation dragged on, the more apparent it got that a solution needs to be found for musicians and event organizers to actually organize something and get paid for it. Ticketed online concerts became the next big thing with multiple platforms popping up to cover the niche. Twitch, Stageit, Show4me, even Facebook offer the ticketing functionality for livestream events. And while that is a great format that deserves all the attention it gets from musicians, creators, and their audiences, a hybrid concert has been getting more and more popular. On Show4me, we had several artists and organizers who offered tickets to both live audience and online audience. People who wanted to join the shows in person where subject to certain restrictions and measures to ensure the safety of the events, while online viewers could enjoy the events from the comfort of their own homes, without masks, sanitisers, social distance, or having to travel anywhere. What’s interesting here is the option to choose the sacrifices an attendees is willing to make: an excitement of getting out of the house and experiencing a live music show with other people and seeing the artist in person was combined with the need to take precautions like masks, distance, and sanitizers; the completely safe option of staying at home was offset by the This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
5 Tips For Organizing An Outdoor Concert - Pandemic Style Posted: 01 Oct 2020 04:08 PM PDT In many parts of the US, winter is fast approaching, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few outdoor concerts before cold weather and an ever-present pandemic make in-person music unattainable. Here, we look at some key tips for making sure your outdoor show is as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Give Me Some Space: If you aren’t able to partition your attendees in cars or on balconies, properly delineating appropriately distant “pods” is the next best thing you can do. Measure out circles or squares that offer the appropriate six foot separation between groups. Keep It Short: We all love thirty-minute guitar solos and triple encores, but the infrastructure needed for a three hour concert versus a ninety-minute show are vastly different. Attendees at a longer show will expect access to food and drinks, as well as more robust facilities than just a few port-a-potties.
Do You Have The Power?If you’re putting on an outdoor show, making sure you have proper power in advance of show day is essential to preventing a trainwreck. If you’re able, stress testing power and wifi in advance of the actual event can also save you from unnecessary headaches on show day.
Keep It Lit:While the ambience that nightfall brings can create a pleasant atmosphere for enjoying music, darkness can make important safety signage harder to read, and increases the risk of your crowd bending the rules with regard to social distancing and mask wearing.
Get It In Writing: For contact tracing purposes, it is essential that you get the contact info of everyone in attendance. Even if your show is free, ensuring you have a way to get a hold of everyone on site in the event of an outbreak is a must. Additionally, names and email addresses can be a great resource for marketing future events!
This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
How To Handle The Stress Of Being On Tour Posted: 01 Oct 2020 03:38 PM PDT Touring is an enormous part of being a musician, especially once you start to build a following. For small artists or those still growing their fanbase, making your way around the country can be an exercise in exhaustion. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you handle all those long hours on the road as you make your way from city to city. Take Care of Your Vehicle The last thing you want is to have to cancel a gig — or your entire tour — because your touring vehicle broke down. We get it — for bands just starting out, your tour bus is whatever cheap ride you can find that will carry all your gear. That’s half the fun of starting a band until it leaves you stranded in the middle of the desert somewhere with no cell signal. Take care of your vehicle. Keep up with regular maintenance. Keep some tools on hand and learn how to complete basic repairs on the side of the road if necessary. Double-check your spare tire and keep a patch kit and air compressor around, just in case. Get Your Home Ready Before You Leave When you’re on the road, you want to be focusing on your music. You don’t want to be worried about if you left a window open or oven open. You also don’t want to worry about someone breaking in. Get a security system that can monitor anyone coming into your house while you’re gone, giving you peace of mind. Double check common entrance points. Replace any loose or broken locks, and fix any damaged garage doors, as they are often common targets, especially if it doesn’t close all the way. You an even get an app that lets you open and close your garage door from anywhere, so you don’t have to worry. Make sure your heat or air conditioning is set to a mild temperate, and have a trustworthy friend come to water plants or feed your pets. Have them take an extra key with them instead of leaving it under a door mat.Keep Your Devices Charged There’s nothing worse than getting lost because your phone — which holds your itinerary and GPS navigation — runs out of battery life and dies on you. Modern cars come equipped with charging ports, but even beat-up old vans have a cigarette lighter port you can use for charging phones and other electronic devices. Charge your devices. If you get lost, you end up late or you miss the gig entirely. That can be a career death sentence, especially if you’ve got some big names lined up to come and see you play. Stock Up on Snacks Touring is expensive, and if you’re buying fast food at every single rest stop along the way, you’re going to eat your way through your budget in no time. Skip McDonald’s and gas station food. Choose snacks that you can pick up at Walmart or whatever grocery store you cross paths with. Even if you don’t have a mini fridge, stocking up on non-perishable snacks can keep you fed and prevent you from wasting all your hard-earned cash on junk that will just make you feel like crap. Take Frequent Breaks Driving might not seem like something that could wear you out, but if you’re traveling across the country, it can get exhausting. You need concentration and skill to keep yourself safe on the highways, and those can be challenging to maintain over long periods. Take frequent breaks. Most experts recommend taking a 15-minute break every two hours during long trips. That includes getting out of the car and stretching your legs. Even with breaks, you shouldn’t drive more than eight hours a day, so if you need to drive all night, make sure you have a second driver to switch with. Avoid Driving While Tired Driving is exhausting. Playing a gig is exhausting. You’re probably downright beat by the time you finish a show, but you’re already planning your route to the next venue. If you’re tired, don’t drive. Period. Full stop. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowsy drivers cause upwards of 6,000 fatal accidents per year. A nap might put you a little behind schedule, but a crash will derail your entire tour. Don’t drive tired. Give someone else the wheel and take a nap or, even better, stop for the night and get some good sleep. Talk to the Experts Sometimes the best thing you can do is talk to the experts. In this case, try talking to truck drivers who make a living with those long hours you’re learning to navigate on your tour. They know all the tricks because they do it every single day of the year. If you don’t know any truckers, consider checking out some of the apps they use during their workday. Waze helps you avoid traffic jams, and Fuelbook lets you find the closest gas stations along your route. Many truckers have been making a living on the road for decades — ask if they’d be willing to offer you some advice. Have a Blast! Touring, above all, should be fun. A few preparations can mean all the difference between holding a successful tour and being stranded on the side of the road somewhere, hoping a tow truck drives by. Take care of yourself, take care of your touring vehicle and whatever you do, don’t drive tired. Beyond that, have a blast!
This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
You are subscribed to email updates from Music Think Tank (MTT). To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States |
Loading...
Loading...