Members imnotded Posted November 24, 2010 Members Share Posted November 24, 2010 I was wondering how many, if any, of you guys read it. I have been for about a year now. There are definitely good articles, but most of it seems to be about what gear people are using. I would rather read on what gear they use, and why they use it over another product. I think its geared toward actual sound companies, but us weekend warrior types can learn from it too. I guess I just want to know what you guys think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted November 24, 2010 Members Share Posted November 24, 2010 Been a subscriber for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted November 25, 2010 Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 Since it came out (~10 years ago?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwix Posted November 25, 2010 Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 I pick up an issue here and there, though it seems like by time I flip past all the advertisements... I'm at the back page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dookietwo Posted November 25, 2010 Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 I have every issue in a box. Been long enough now that I can look back at some "new" things that are old now.... I wanted to add Live Sound International is another good magazine. http://www.livesoundint.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted November 25, 2010 Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 I was wondering how many, if any, of you guys read it. I have been for about a year now. There are definitely good articles, but most of it seems to be about what gear people are using. I would rather read on what gear they use, and why they use it over another product. I think its geared toward actual sound companies, but us weekend warrior types can learn from it too. I guess I just want to know what you guys think of it. I get FOH in my email box monthly. It's alright. Seems they try to cater to all people. They get into studio, live sound, church sound. You name it. Because of that, it seems watered down. I'm like you and want to read more about what we as warriors do. But that would be boring to others. Used to get MIX magazine. I liked it better. But, everything I like gets the axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted November 25, 2010 Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 I unsubscribed from all of the mail lists a few years ago. Not that there's anything wrong with the publications... they're fine... but I'm swimming in information over-load and accessability... and I didn't believe it was worth the impact on mother nature for me to have yet something else piling up that I'm not really utilizing, and it's generally all available on-line anyway. http://www.fohonline.com/ I do wish I could just subscribe to PSN's yearly calender... I've been recycling their calenders of the past since unsubscribing a few years ago... "this year's calender" is from 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bugzie Posted November 25, 2010 Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 Actually I usually read it front to back in a half an hour. For some reason this month seemed a lot better. As far as the ads...someone has to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imnotded Posted November 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 The size of the pages bother me too. Why do they need such large paper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 The size of the pages bother me too. Why do they need such large paper? Actually, we found that larger size quite handy... for when Liz trims my beard and mustach... handy to hold the magazine unfoled in my lap to catch the trimmings... then wad the whole works up and stuff it in the wood stove to start the morning's fire... 'cept wood heat's generally needed in the winter time, and beard trimming's more of a summer thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Actually, we found that larger size quite handy... for when Liz trims my beard and mustach... handy to hold the magazine unfoled in my lap to catch the trimmings... then wad the whole works up and stuff it in the wood stove to start the morning's fire... 'cept wood heat's generally needed in the winter time, and beard trimming's more of a summer thing. Just do the trimming outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Actually, we found that larger size quite handy... for when Liz trims my beard and mustach... handy to hold the magazine unfoled in my lap to catch the trimmings... then wad the whole works up and stuff it in the wood stove to start the morning's fire... 'cept wood heat's generally needed in the winter time, and beard trimming's more of a summer thing. I take it your wood stove is an airtight (or at least has a good draft - even when starting). The smell of burning hair in the morning just isn't quite the same as coffee :-). I'm with Mark on the "save the trees" idea. The venue where I work (or someone else who works there) gets LSI, FOH, PSN & Mix (as well as several gun magazines which we figure might keep managment in line :-). It makes for good reading but If I need a piece of equipment, I start doing research (here and elswhere on the internet as well as ask other folks I know in the industry) and buy it based on hopefuly unbiased reviews. Or I see a piece come through in someones touring rig and I ask them about it (nothing like real world experience). I used to subscribe to EM and Mix but (like Mark) got overloaded with info I didn't really need so I started saving $$$ and trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 How about if some of us here started a "Weekend Warrior Magazine"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imnotded Posted November 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 How about if some of us here started a "Weekend Warrior Magazine"? Sounds expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 LOL No, I mean someone starts by writing an article about their use of their PA. Maybe one piece of gear, or one type of something that is their favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bugzie Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 Hell, I'm still waiting on Andy's book........hint hint LOL The thing would probably be requires to have an "R" rating and take a team of proofreaders! I even have a suggestion for the title..."The idiots, and those who prefer to call themselves "weekend warriors"guide to sound reinforcement, ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 The thing would probably be requires to have an "R" rating and take a team of proofreaders! No kidding. For good reading, I highly recommend Terry's (Mr. Knobs) writings. Much of it can be found in the OJ forum. R rated and really funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jhana Posted November 29, 2010 Members Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have every issue in a box. Been long enough now that I can look back at some "new" things that are old now.... I wanted to add Live Sound International is another good magazine.http://www.livesoundint.com/ I always read LSI cover to cover the day it shows up in my box. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IsildursBane Posted November 29, 2010 Members Share Posted November 29, 2010 The venue where I work (or someone else who works there) gets LSI, FOH, PSN & Mix IIRC, we get every 2nd or 3rd issue of Mix, 1 copy of PSN Europe, 1-2 copies of Sound on Sound, 1 copy of Post, 1 copy of Resolution, 1-2 copies of TapeOp, 3-4 copies of Live Sound International, and 4 copies of Pro Sound News US. Seeing as how we get 4 copies of some, I kind of wonder how much some of the circulation numbers are inflated to jack up our ad rates. -Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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