Yamaha Commercial Audio just published a white paper on ES100 systems design. Available in several language, it's a must-read document, available here.

There’s no doubt it’s a confusing world out there. The bewildering array of choices available to those looking to invest in a new mixing console can often be more of a hindrance than a help, and since the advent of digital consoles some years ago, we have even more decisions to make. It doesn’t seem to get any easier... Or does it? Because now, the most important decision you are going to make before you purchase your console is, do I stick with analogue, or do I take the plunge and go digital? Once you’ve made that decision, the rest is a question of personal preference and budget.

Here are ten excellent reasons to move into the digital domain:

Sometimes it may be interesting to establish a link between EtherSound and IP. The Visiblu technology provides – among other features – a solution for this connection.

Neutrik's EtherCon RJ45 connectors are ruggedized for professional portable sound: but many networked audio devices don't use this connector. Off-the-shelf connectors are designed for the office environment, not the road. Bill Evans, editor of FOH magazine and owner of a regional sound company, has found a way to keep his Ethernet links intact without constantly replacing connectors whose little plastic tabs have snapped. This article was first published in the "Tips & Tricks" section of FOH magazine's June 2007 issue. For more FOH content, visit their site: fohonline.com.

The topic? Networking, of course. The panelists?
Vance Breshears (VB), Principal Consultant at Sound Technology Consultants
Gary Hardesty (GH), Principal Consultant with Sound Media Fusion
Ben Bauscher (BB) of Jaffe Holden Acoustics
Josh Thompson (JT), Senior Consultant with Polysonics Corporation
Dave Reve (DR)l, Principal Consultant at Technical Multimedia Design Inc.

This discussion was first published by ProAV magazine.

Lee Minich, President of EtherSound Authorized Implementor Lab X Technologies, offers some thoughts on the digital revolution in live sound. Lab X has been assisting professional and consumer electronics manufacturers with product concept and development for over a decade.
Originally published in Systems Contractor News

Throughout the installation of quite a few networks, I had the opportunity to notice that some simple rules can make life with EtherSound even easier. Here are some Tips & Tricks to ensure easy setup and smooth operation of ES networks: