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Buying Guides

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Buying Guides

What to look for in a category, and what separates the tiers.

Wireless Mics & In-Ear Monitoring

Wireless Microphone Systems: The Buying Guide In-Ear Monitor Systems: The Complete Guide Antennas and RF Distribution

Microphones

Choosing Live Microphones Conference & Gooseneck Mics

Mixers & PA Systems

PA Systems for Small Venues and Churches Stage Monitors and Wedges Choosing and Placing Subwoofers Mixer or Powered Speakers?How Many Channels Do I Need?Reading a Speaker Spec Sheet

Power, Cabling & Connectors

Cable Drums and Reels

Lighting & Effects

Moving Head Lights: Spot vs Wash vs Beam LED Battens, PARs and Uplighters Compared Festoon and Outdoor Event Lighting Smoke, Haze and Low Fog Machines LED Tape & Architectural Lighting Confetti, Streamers & CO2 Gobo & Logo Projection Battery Uplighters Compared Lighting Fixture Types Explained Your First Lighting Rig

Staging & Drapes

Portable Staging: Decks, Legs and Safe Builds Pipe and Drape: Room Draping for Events

DJ & Events

The Mobile DJ Starter Setup Silent Disco: How It Works

Cases & Brands

Flight Cases and Racks: The Guide The Spares Kit Buying Used Kit Hiring Out Your Kit

Other kinds of guide