#Live Sound

Each year, thousands flock to Nashville for the AmericanaFest music festival and conference, an annual celebration showcasing rising talent while honoring the genre’s roots and future. During AmericanaFest in Fall 2025, AEA Ribbon Mics partnered with The Bluegrass Situation to record live in-studio sessions with more than 20 artists, including Donovan Woods and Franklin Jonas, at Welcome…

Los Angeles–based group Boleros With Attitude (BWA) has become a viral sensation by redefining Latin music for a new generation, transforming hip hop songs through the lens of traditional bolero using folk instrumentation, rhythm, and harmonies. Led by musician and producer Zeus Martinez, the band recently performed an intimate live session in LA’s historic Union Station, captured…

At Elon University, music production and live sound students aren't just reading from textbooks; they're learning hands-on with the same premium gear trusted by top professionals. Rick Earl, Production Manager for Cultural and Special Programs, plays a key role in shaping that experience.  With a life-long career in live sound that spans mixing bands as…

Condensers and dynamic microphones have dominated the world of live sound for years. But times are changing. With innovations in design and manufacturing, ribbon mics are making their way onto more and more stages, and with good reason. If you're a sound engineer looking to expand your sonic palette, incorporating ribbon mics into your live…