There have be many reports, recently, of mysterious and unacceptably high noise levels when using the Sound Devices 788T headphone output as a send for return monitoring with a mixer. The reports went something like this:  “When using the headphone output of the SD-788T as a send for “tape return” [...]

While wireless microphone transmitters are normally thought of as being used with microphones, we often use them for line-level signals, such as when tapping into mixing board feeds or when using them as wireless “camera hops” to a camcorder. It has been determined that the previously recommended line input cable sometimes forced the transmitter limiters to work too soon and more often than Trew Audio recommends

Circuit vocabulary is important in our industry, to say the least. I often use terms which I know are correct, but don’t fully understand. So today is a learning day for me, and I thought I’d bring you along for the ride. We’ll start with some audio circuit basics and [...]

When the crew is looking at you, the only person who isn’t ready to roll, you may hope for the Apocalypse. Alas, it is time to start troubleshooting. Checking cables for shorts, gear for correct settings, battery life, and the source of that stupid hum can drive you mad. One [...]

As I listen to our sales manager John instruct our newest Nashville salesperson, Stephen Reter (welcome Stephen), I am reminded of my first days at Trew. Nearly five years ago, I was a studio/ live sound minded audio nerd, with some dabbles in the world of broadcast audio. When I [...]