Detroit’s newest nightclub hot spot is El Club, an all-ages venue located in the city’s Mexicantown district. With a growing reputation in a city known for hard driving and eclectic musical acts, the club has chosen Heil Sound microphones to help deliver the goods. The main room has the stage and VIP area, while the… Read More >>
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Basic Drum Micing
We are so happy to introduce our friend Charlie Waymire as he offers tips and techniques for drum micing. Designed with both live and studio use in mind, Charlie brings a fresh and innovative approach to this tutorial. You’ll be able to hear through muting and channel “on/off” simulation the incredible rear rejection and sound… Read More >>
Have Heil, Will Travel
When Keith Urban’s monitor mixer, Phil Wilkey, ordered another six Heil Sound RC22 wireless capsules for his star singer, he wasn’t worried about transporting them. A tour of this size carrying full production can pretty much take whatever gear is needed. “We carry our own wireless systems but appreciate the sound and also the rear… Read More >>
Heil Sound Promotes Derek Goodman
Heil Sound is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Goodman to executive assistant. Derek will report to company president Sarah Heil and his duties will include contacting the Heil Sound dealer base, expediting orders, as well as day to day work flow. A former Marine, Derek attended Full Sail University in Orlando, FL, where… Read More >>
Charlie Daniels Rocks with Heil Sound
Heil Sound Provides Microphones for Star-Studded Volunteer Jam The legendary Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam returned to Nashville on November 30, 2016 for a star-studded show and Heil Sound microphones were once again along for the ride. This year’s show, dubbed the Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam, combined Charlie’s 80th birthday into the Volunteer Jam…. Read More >>
UArts Philly Takes Heil Sound to Class
Established in 1876, the University of the Arts (UArts) is one of the nation’s only universities dedicated solely to educating students in the visual and performing arts and design. Located in Philadelphia, PA, the school’s vibrant College of Performing Arts is sounding much better thanks to a new batch of microphones from Heil Sound. Faculty… Read More >>
Heil Sound Celebrates “50 Years of Maximum Rock & Roll”
(Fairview Heights, IL) Heil Sound, known worldwide as a manufacturer of high performance, dynamic microphones, is marking 2016 as “50 Years of Maximum Rock & Roll.” The yearlong celebration will kick off at the Winter NAMM show in January. A commemorative podcast series of interviews with company founder Bob Heil is also scheduled to debut… Read More >>
How to Mic a Guitar Amp
Coming up with a good way to mic a guitar cabinet can be tricky business. Most guitar players I know are very picky about their tone. As sound engineers, it’s up to us to respect the sound the artist is going after, while finding a way to integrate it into the mix. I’ll say at… Read More >>
Volunteering At The Jam
The following is an “official” press release announcing Heil Sound’s participation in Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam. As with any media notification it follows a fairly standard pattern; event information, nice quote, and some links. And while it’s all true, and Bob Workman – Charlie’s long-time audio engineer – gives a great quote, somehow it doesn’t… Read More >>
How To Use Overhead Mics on a Drumkit by Mike Sessler
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with cymbals. And to be honest, it leans more toward the hate side. Getting cymbals balanced in the mix, especially in smaller rooms, can be challenging. Often, we wind up with too much ambient cymbal sound, which can overpower the mix. But if the cymbals are coming… Read More >>
