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  • When wireless fails. I really should listen to my own advice.

    by charles peachock
    I preach this ALL the time to my customers… but I broke my own rule last night, and I paid the price in front of a full 1000 seat theater.   Last n...

  • USB Types

    by charles peachock
    What is USB Type-A? The common rectangular USB plug and socket. Type A is the port on the computer (the host). The ports on the peripheral or mobil...

  • Convert Music Files to WAV

    by charles peachock
    Visit www.cloudconvert.com and you can convert up to 10 songs a day for free. Also you can download a free application called VLC that works for Ma...

  • Secrets Of My Success On America’s Got Talent.

    by charles peachock
    An Exclusive Excerpt from 20 Insider Secrets from an America’s Got Talent Finalist By: Charles Peacock | Owner | Audio Ape, Inc. What d...

  • How Show Automation Took My Show To New Heights.

    by charles peachock
    I remember first inching my way into the show automation arena. My show is my life’s work and my baby, relying on a new piece of electronics was ri...

  • Disney and Audio Ape’s White Glove Service

    by charles peachock
    Have you been caught needing a crucial piece of gear for a big performance? One of our newest customers did.  In less than 24 hours veteran act Joh...

  • The Power of Media Monkey

    by charles peachock
    A glimpse of Media Monkey out in the wild right before showtime in The Walt Disney Theater.     In this video, we show you power...

  • Using Live Camera Feeds In Your Show

    by charles peachock
    Have you always wanted to use a live camera in your shows? Any of these reasons stop you?     The techniques in this video and mor...

  • How Our Remotes Control Lighting and More.

    by charles peachock
    The techniques in this video and more are going to be taught live hands-on in our masterclass contact us for details. Please comment at the bot...

  • Best Video Format for QLab users

    by charles peachock
    QLab’s official recommendation for best video format is… ProRes 422 Proxy?How the hell do I convert to that?! While QLab can handle just about an...

  • Breaking the spell: When show control fails

    by charles peachock
    2008, Orlando. It is four minutes before I go on stage for a local company’s holiday party. The planner approaches me backstage. The CEO would be t...

  • National TV: Secrets of Being Spotlighted

    by charles peachock
    Gravitating your big decisions to always align with your passion is key to a happy and successful career and life. A lot of performers have ask...