Announcing Tech Direction's Mission Impossible Award Winner!

It’s tech week. Your show is built. You’ve got cues for the main PA, for the on-stage monitors, for the subs, and for the lobby speakers. You plug in your trusty 8-output USB audio interface, open your cueing software—be it QLab, Show Cue Systems (SCS) , Canvas , Multitracks Playback , or even OBS for video—and... it only sees two outputs. "Speakers (L/R)". You're losing time, the director is asking to hear the cue again, and you just need it to work. Don't panic. This is one of the most common and frustrating problems in pro audio, and the fix is almost always the same. Your hardware is not broken. The problem is your drivers and configuration. This guide will walk you through the fix for both Windows and MacOS . For MacOS Users (QLab): The Answer is Audio MIDI Setup

The way we watch movies is changing. Audiences are increasingly skipping the traditional big-box cinema, looking for a unique experience without the sticky floors and high-priced junk food. This shift has sparked a boom in pop-up screenings, from outdoor film festivals and municipal "movie in the park" nights to live theatres using their off-seasons to generate new revenue. No matter the venue or the season, the challenge for all these groups is the same: sourcing projection that is portable, bright enough to compete with ambient light, and delivers the stunning 4K experience audiences now expect.