Unless you’re breaking new ground in live music by incorporating the pops, buzzes, hums and drop-outs that generally sound the sonic alarm, you’re going to want to give this issue of Shure Notes a listen. In it, you’ll hear many of those troublesome noises in a completely controlled environment (wherever you’re reading this issue) and we’ll tell you what they are and how to eliminate them.

Also — Shure’s Ryan Smith caught up with Dove Award-winning (and Shure artists) Casting Crowns, Leeland and their FOH soundmen for some post-show reflection and sound advice.