Front Of The House

Front of House Magazine, often referred to as FOH, is a publication dedicated to professionals in the live audio field and manufacturers of professional audio equipment. It is published by Timeless Communications, Corp., based in Nevada, which also produces a variety of other magazines, including Stage Directions for theater production, Projection, Lights & Staging News for visual presentations, Musical Merchandise Review for the music instrument sector, School Band & Orchestra for music teachers, JAZZed for jazz educators, and Choral Director. FOH is available in both digital and print formats and is offered free to eligible professionals, enthusiasts, and students interested in event audio. The magazine covers a wide range of topics including digital and live sound consoles, amplifiers, processors, microphones, speakers, industry events, major concert tours, theater productions, installations, and the latest news in the audio industry.

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Tale of Two Tradeshows

1 week ago | fohonline.com | George J. Petersen |Editor's note

Having experienced CES Las Vegas, Anaheim NAMM and ISE Barcelona earlier this year, we now are well into the tradeshow season. Usually, such events are held at least a few weeks apart. And while the interval between this year’s NAMM (Jan. 21-25) and ISE (Feb. 4-7) shows was rather tight, it was certainly manageable for any dedicated — yet slightly jet-lagged — attendees seeking to visit both expos.
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1 week ago | fohonline.com | Frank Hammel

LAS VEGAS – Walking through the Las Vegas Convention Center’s massive West and revamped North Halls and making the long trek past the under-construction Central Hall all the way down to the distant South Hall exhibits, the mood at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, set for April 5-9 (with exhibits from April 6-9) was notably upbeat. Along with English, passersby could be heard speaking Spanish, French, German and Japanese, among other languages.
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1 week ago | fohonline.com | Michael S. Eddy

Meet this year’s Parnelli winner for Patrick Stansfield Production Manager of the YearA few months back, I got to speak with the Parnelli Award winner of the Patrick Stansfield Production Manager of the Year category — Zito, the well-respected one-name moniker production manager for concert touring and live events.
Sports Facility Projects

1 week ago | fohonline.com | Thomas Friedman

This month, we focus on upgrades and installations within sports venues.
Kelsea Ballerini 'Live on Tour'

1 week ago | fohonline.com | Frank Hammel

Country-pop singer/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini has been performing at arenas across North America this year in support of her fifth studio album, Patterns, released last October. The 37-show trek, Live on Tour, kicked off Jan. 21, 2025 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan and wrapped up April 14 after a final concert at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
'Buena Vista Social Club'

1 week ago | fohonline.com | Bryan Reesman

A dynamic new production on Broadway, Buena Vista Social Club chronicles the story of musicians pre- and post-Cuban Revolution. It’s a play with musical performances that often directly correlate with the experiences of the characters.
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1 month ago | fohonline.com | George J. Petersen

You’ve probably noticed this, but FRONT of HOUSE has expanded greatly over the past year, and to help keep up, this month, we’ve added audio pro Steve Savanyu to our staff as technical editor. With a resume ranging from bread-and-butter local sound gigs for his Buford T.
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1 month ago | fohonline.com | Bryan Reesman

Getting Great Coverage Under the Big TopThe Randalls Island production runs through April 27, 2025. Sound designer Roy CresseyClose to 10,000 liters of heated (and recycled) water are used for each performance. A Cirque du Soleil show is always a fun spectacle, and Luzia taps into Mexican art and music for a vibrant celebration of the country’s culture.
Recent House of Worship Projects

1 month ago | fohonline.com | Thomas Friedman

There’s no such thing as a cookie-cutter house of worship install project — every sanctuary is unique. Even if there were such a thing as identical McChurches, the services — and sound reinforcement needs — would vary. One aspect that all worship services have in common, however, is the need for clarity and intelligibility so that the spoken message can be heard. Another requirement is musicality — whether the favored style is traditional hymns, Gospel music or flat-out rock ‘n’ roll.
Theaters and Performing Arts Centers

2 months ago | fohonline.com | Thomas Friedman

Theatrical sound systems have come a long way within the past 50 years. The old practices of shaking a sheet of metal to create thunder and relying on raw vocal power to project a singing voice past the orchestra pit remains a living memory for some of today’s veteran actors and stagehands. Along with game-changing improvements in miniature wireless microphones and IEMs, advances in digital scenery and spatial sound have opened the door to whole new realms of theatrical wizardry.