Comparison and Review of Small Nexo Speakers

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This review covers the Nexo ID14, ID24, P8, P10 and P12 PA loudspeakers and the Nexo NXAMPMK2 amplifiers. Introduction I’ve bought and used the smaller speakers in the Nexo PA speaker portfolio, and whilst Nexo publish lots of good data about them, there aren’t so many examples of real-world use of these cabinets. I think … Read more

Sennheiser EW-D and EW-DX Series Comparison

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This article was written to complement the resources published by Sennheiser, since the decision to buy Sennheiser EW-D, or the more expensive EW-DX, or both, can be a bit complicated. Many people will be considering the switch from the long-standing EW analogue systems, probably EW G3 or EW G4. Post updated March 2026. See also: … Read more

Festoon Lighting for Parties

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Festoon lighting gives a carnival feel to your garden party, your wedding reception marquee or a festival. Watch the video below to see the look (shot after this party in Exeter, for privacy reasons!). Blue-green uplighting was used on the trees to complete the effect: Here’s one chain of lighting, with 100 bulbs: Contact me … Read more

PA systems for Socially-Distanced Events in Devon

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When events are run with people more spread out (socially-distanced) than normal, and with other COVID-19 precautions, you might need a PA system to help. Spacing Out As a speaker or presenter, you might need to be heard over a larger area than before. For the same number of people, you may need bigger room … Read more

What Difference Does a Sound Engineer Make?

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What does a sound engineer do for a band anyway? Allen & Heath – Cornwall-based makers of fine sound desks – ran a challenge for some live sound engineers. They provided an input list (nothing else) and told the engineers to prep their desks. Then, a matching multi-track recording of a life performance was provided. … Read more

Sennheiser Evolution Wireless (EW) Series Comparison

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Sennheiser have released four generations of their Evolution Wireless radio equipment – known as G1 (1999), G2 (2003), G3 (2009) and G4 (2018). In each generation, there are three feature series – 100 (most basic), 300 and 500 (most featured). The higher the series, the better the RF circuitry, so more channels can be run … Read more