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Joel Thall
Pro Sound

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Years at Rainbow: 20
Weekly work schedule: Tuesday-Saturday


Quick Tip: Latency & Interfaces
By Joel Thall, No Dept in ContentId #625), posted on 11-06-2014

After making the typical buffer size adjusments in your DAW and latency is still an issue consider monitoring through headphones. if you’re listening to monitor speakers and your ears are about 3 feet Read More...

Sennheiser ew300IEM-G3
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 05-22-2014

One problem with in-ear bodypack receivers is that the small size of the receiver makes it difficult to include any form of diversity reception, the technology which is critical in preventing dropouts Read More...

Application Tip for Using Two PSM200 Transmixers
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 03-01-2013

Use the "Split Out" feature of the Shure PSM-200'S P2T Transmixer to send one mix from your console to both P2T's. For example, input the aux buss on your mixer that has a band mix to the Input 1 of Read More...

Great Kick Drum Sound
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 09-03-2011

Combine a Shure Beta52a positioned just outside the kick with a Shure Beta91a inside the kick for an incredible kick drum sound!

A Great Vocal Mic
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-08-2011

The Sennheiser e945 has it all: tons of gain, articulation & detail, and a very smooth sound. Looks stylish too. With Sennheiser's 10-year warranty. I like this mic!

What is Personal Mix Control?
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-01-2011

Audio-Technica's Personal Mix Conrol gives each performer a lot more control over what he or she chooses to hear in their earphones. Here's one example of how you might use Personal Mix Control: Y Read More...

What is Personal Mix Control?
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-01-2011

Audio-Technica's Personal Mix Conrol gives each performer a lot more control over what he or she chooses to hear in their earphones. Here's one example of how you might use Personal Mix Control: Y Read More...

Rode M3
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 12-08-2010

The Rode M3 will be your secret weapon go-to mic for live acoustic instruments: guitar, mandolin, violin. Great sound: captures all the player's subleties and dynamics (handles both quiet passages and Read More...

What's New in Sennheiser's Evolution G3
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 09-02-2009

Sennheiser's Evolution wireless products have now evolved from G(eneration)2 to G(eneration)3.<br> What's changed?<br>As far as this model, the Sennheiser ew112PG3, is concerned, there are several maj Read More...

Wireless Gooseneck Microphone for Lecterns or Podiums
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 08-21-2009

The Audio-Technica U857ALcW Gooseneck Podium Mic offers a unique and cost-effective solution to a problem that many churches face: just too many darn wires on the stage. By combining this microphone w Read More...

Shure KSM313 Dual-Voice Ribbon Microphone
By Joel Thall, No Dept in ContentId #378), posted on 08-05-2009

The Shure KSM313 is a bi-directional mic, but with a difference. Shure calls it "dual-voice". Addressing the mic from one side or the other produces a distinctly different EQ. Addressing the front of Read More...

Quick Review:
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-16-2009

Shure SLX-14 Guitar Wireless System: Road worthy, rack-mountable receiver, big enough frequency menu to tour with, good tone, great sale price. Need help finding the right frequencies for your wireles Read More...

Quick Review:
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-16-2009

The Audio-Technica ATW-2120 Handheld Wireless microphone provides a lot of features: diversity reception, auto frequency scanning, 10 UHF frequencies, excellent reliability. Need help in sorting out y Read More...

Quick Review: Mackie Tapco Thump TH15A Active Speaker
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-10-2009

The Mackie Tapco Thump TH15A Active Speaker earns my "Best Buy" rating. Best sounding active speaker in its price class. Surprising amount of bass response (great for DJ's on a budget). Excellent menu Read More...

Quick Review: Mackie 1604 VLZ3
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-10-2009

The Mackie 1604 VLZ3 is the fourth generation of Mackie's flagship mixer. What's new? Even lower noise floor, better, hotter mic preamps, and a lower price. Can't go wrong.

Sennheiser MD421 II
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 07-03-2009

The Sennheiser MD421 II is a must for any studio's mic cabinet. Just look at this list of applications which the MD421II handles superbly: drums, kick drum, orchestral strings, guitar cabs, horns, bro Read More...

Audio-Technica ATW-702 Handheld Wireless Microphone System
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 06-30-2009

The Audio-Technica ATW-702 Handheld Wireless Microphone System packs a lot of features and value in a relatively low price point. Frequency agility (8 channels), diversity reception, frequency scannin Read More...

Heil PR20UT
By Joel Thall, Pro Sound, posted on 06-27-2009

The Heil PR20UT is a super versatile microphone. By far, it's the best sounding snare drum mic at anywhere near this price. And it’s a stellar vocal mic. BUT use it stand-mounted only. If you want/nee Read More...