Music Production
L.A. Duo Captures Performances with Ribbon Mics
Los Angeles folk duo The Milk Carton Kids used AEA’s ribbon mics and TRP3 preamps to capture performances on their latest album.
AEA
New Products
Tech Spotlight: New Microphones, Studio And Live – Part 1
From the May, 2026 issue of Mix Magazine, it's our in-depth Tech Spotlight on new microphones that are intended for studio and live use....
Microphones
Mix Review: AEA KU5A Microphone
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione puts the AEA KU5A, a supercardioid ribbon designed for studio and live use, to the test.
New Products
NAMM Show 2026 Product Wrap-Up, Part 1
The 2026 NAMM Show in late January was loaded with new product introductions. Here, in alphabetical order, are a few that caught the eyes...
Music Production
AEA Launches Learning Library en Español
AEA has launched an educational video series, AEA Learning Library, led by producer, engineer and Berklee College of Music professor John Escobar.
New Products
AEA Debuts FC2 Mic Preamp
At the 2026 NAMM Show, AEA Ribbon Microphones has introduced its FC2 two-channel tube preamplifier.
Music Production
Producer Stacks Vocals for Immersive Project
A recent session by multi-platinum music producer Matt Morales highlighted his stacked vocal technique and an immersive Dolby Atmos workflow, with AEA ribbon microphones...
Live Sound
Coach Shares Paul Simon Stage Setup
Veteran FOH engineer breaks down 15 years of fine-tuning the artist’s performances, from the AEA ribbon vocal mic, to RND preamp, to UAD leveling...
news
QuickMix – Aug 19, 2025: AEA, L-Acoustics, Futuresource, LEA Pro, More!
Quick news hits from AEA, L-Acoustics, Futuresource, LEA Pro and a new music doc.
New Products
AEA 1029 VCA Compressor — A Mix Product of the Week
The newest product introduction from AEA is a bit of a surprise: It’s a VCA compressor, the first from AEA.
Microphones
AEA N28 Nuvo — A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer says AEA's N28 "offers a universe of sonic possibilities"—find out why in this real-world review.
Live Sound
Cover Story: Kenny Chesney—Taking Here and Now to Another Level, Part 2
In Part 2, we explore the monitors and miking on the biggest tour of 2022—Kenny Chesney's 41-date "Here and Now" stadium tour.
New Products
Product of the Week: AEA TRP500 500 Series Mic Preamp
New 500 Series unit is the first in a new line of mic preamps from the longtime ribbon microphone maker.
Business
Seen on the Scene: NAMM 2022, Part 3
With The NAMM Show 2022 now officially consigned to the history books, the industry starts to look forward to next year's edition. In the...
Blog
How to Choose Your Next Studio Microphone – The Complete Guide
Whether you're looking for your first 'really nice' microphone or expanding your mic locker, here's PSN's guide to the five 'must have' categories, the...
Music, Etc
Music Etc. – Jackson Browne Lets the Rhythm Lead
Rock legend Jackson Browne tells how he and a group of musicians and songwriters from four continents traveled to Haiti to record while also...
Featured
Best of Show: Hit Products From AES NYC 2019
Three Mix reviewers/editors—Mike Levine, Steve La Cerra and Barry Rudolph—walked the aisles of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York mid-October and picked...
Technology
New Products for November 2018: Focus on AES New York
New studio and live sound products from Solid State Logic, Audio Engineering Associates, NUGEN Audio, Luke Audio, Mackie, Roswell Pro Audio, Line 6, Avid,...
Events
NAMM Show 2018: Pro Audio Edition
By Kevin Becka. This year’s NAMM show was a jaw-dropper in many ways. The following represents just some of the great gear I saw...
Product Reviews
Review: AEA R88 mk2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Rich Tozzoli tested an AEA R88 mk2 stereo ribbon microphone at Clubhouse Studios.
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