r/livesound is a subreddit with 140k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, audio, worst, hate, and mic, and they frequently recommend/review daws, active speakers, and rechargeable batteries.
This subreddit is dedicated to Live Sound Reinforcement Professionals and a discussion of topics relating to the profession.
Visit r/livesoundgear for gear and advice discussion.
Popular Themes in r/livesound
#1
Advice Requests
: "What are these big artists doing for their shows?"
29 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Free little rack label maker"
12 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Passive overheating"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/livesound
#1
Looking For
22 posts
#2
Audio
: "As I'm getting older I am starting to lose my passion for the mystique of Audio at smaller venues. I hate that it's happening to me but denying it isn't good for growth."
22 posts
#3
Worst
18 posts
#4
Hate
11 posts
#5
Mic
: "Mic choices that raise eyebrows."
10 posts
#6
Monitor
: "Monitor mix preset?"
9 posts
#7
Speaker
: "Why are Speakers in 10', 12', 15' 18' and not other numbers."
8 posts
#8
Mixer
7 posts
#9
Annoying
6 posts
#10
Tired
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/livesound
Daws
50 reviews
#1
Reaper
4.6★ from 27 reviews
#2
Logic Pro
4.3★ from 8 reviews
#3
Studio One
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Active Speakers
29 reviews
#1
QSC
4.6★ from 9 reviews
#2
RCF
5.0★ from 6 reviews
#3
Mackie
3.0★ from 3 reviews
Rechargeable Batteries
28 reviews
#1
Panasonic
5.0★ from 9 reviews
#2
Ansmann
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#3
IKEA
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/livesound
#1
Question
: "Are one of you FOH for Dark Star Orchestra?"
87 posts
#2
Gear
: "For when you need wireless talkback with your wireless mixing"
14 posts
#3
Education
: "AirTags"
10 posts
#4
MOD
: "Vibecoded Apps - Yay or Nay"
9 posts
Member Growth in r/livesound
Yearly
+14k members(11.4%)
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Last updated: August 22, 2026