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Sennheiser MKH 800, October 2002
Nearly a decade ago, Sennheiser introduced the MKH 80—a condenser mic combining the successful RF technology of earlier models in the MKH line with...
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Microphone Technology 101—Basic Terminology and Techniques for Stage and Studio
BASIC TERMINOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES FOR STAGE AND STUDIO
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Schoeps CMXY 4V, December 2001
For more than 50 years, Schoeps has delivered high-quality, versatile tools for recording and broadcast professionals. A compact (4-inch long) and versatile
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MBHO Jecklin Disc, January 2002
For 40 years, MBHO has offered a variety of quality, affordable mics for studio, measurement and stage applications. One of the company's more interesting
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SD Systems STM 99, March 2001
Over the years, the Netherlands-based SD Systems has developed a number of microphones designed for the needs of reproducing specific jazz and orchestral
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Royer Labs SF-1, March 2001
Two years ago, Royer shipped its first ribbon microphone—the R-121—and the mic became an instant hit with studio pros. At the same time, Royer...
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Audio-Technica 30 Series, May 2002
Audio-Technica's 30 Series condenser mics offer extended frequency response, high-SPL handling, excellent
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BLUE Kiwi, April 2001
Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics (B.L.U.E.) is now shipping its Kiwi multipattern studio mic. B.L.U.E.'s top-of-the-line, solid-state
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Rick Camp Travels With Beyoncé
Engineers tend to fall into two categories: live or studio. Occasionally, a studio denizen goes on the road and vice versa, but it's the...
New Products
Technology Spotlight: Dolby’s Enhanced Dolby Digital
The Future of Digital Audio Encoding?
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Tips on Choosing the Right Monitor
So you’ve determined your speaker needs, done your research, and you’re ready to do some listening with some of your favorite reference material. What’s
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John Meyer
John Meyer, who with his wife, Helen, founded Meyer Sound Laboratories 25 years ago, has always taken a different approach to seeing (and hearing!)...
Live Sound
Tour Profile: Simon & Garfunkel
Despite the hoopla surrounding the biggest reunion tour of the year, I figured this gig couldn't be too tough — just a couple of...
Microphones
Field Test: RDE NT2000
More than 35 years ago, Henry and Astrid Freedman founded their Australian-based Freedman Group of companies to design, manufacture and install pro audio gear.
Monitors
Field Test: Alesis ProActive 5.1
At Winter NAMM this year, after giving Alesis' ProActive 5.1 system a quick listen on the noisy show floor, I thought this 450-watt, THX-certified...
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Nashville 2003 – Product Hits from Summer NAMM
From July 18-20, 2003, a record-setting crowd of more than 20,000 attendees packed the Nashville Convention Center and Arena for the NAMM Summer Session....
Facilities
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
Think of a small, picturesque island in Vancouver, and the phrase "hard rockin' town" probably doesn't come to mind. But maybe it should, for...
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Field Test: Aviom A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System
We spend years tweaking and experimenting, constantly trying different pieces of gear and techniques to achieve the perfect mix.
2003
Mesa Rectifier Recording Preamp
Some years ago, I hired Night Ranger's Brad Gillis to do some sessions that required a bit of amazing guitar pyrotechnics.
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Blue Sky Bass-Management Controller
It's hard to believe, but console manufacturers still build surround-capable mixers with no provision for 5.1 monitoring control. That's like building
Consoles
Solid State Logic C100
Designed for fast-paced, on-air work and live-to-tape studio production, the new-generation SSL C100 is a scalable, small-footprint digital console that takes an innovative approach...
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Studio Network Solutions SANmp
Founded in 1998, Studio Network Solutions celebrates its five-year anniversary with the launch of SANmp, an extension of the company's successful A/V
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Product Hits of Musikmesse 2003
Anyone who's never attended the annual Musikmesse/ProLight+Sound show (Frankfurt, Germany) would have difficulty imagining the scope of what certainly
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Lexicon 960L Digital Effects System, V. 4.0
Once upon a time, all digital effects devices were rigid, fixed devices. However, flexible effects systems such as Lexicon's 960L allow existing customers
Monitors
Dynaudio Acoustics AIR 6
It's often said that there's nothing new in studio monitors. Even with today's improved driver materials, high-efficiency amps and CAD-derived enclosures,
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THE OTHER SIDE OF RECORD RESTORATION
Restoration of vintage discs and removing clicks, pops, crackles and hiss from historical recordings is no picnic. However, beyond all of those formidable