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Samson G-Track Pro USB Mic – A Real-World Review
The Samson G-Track Pro USB mic is a complete recording solution for podcasters and home recordists that features a multipattern USB condenser microphone, audio...
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Sonnox Oxford Drum Gate – A Real-World Review
Sonnox's Oxford Drum Gate is a must-have for anyone who mixes live drums.
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Zoom GCE-3 Guitar Lab Circuit Emulator – A Real-World Review
By Rich Tozzoli. The ZOOM GCE-3 is a compact USB audio interface that puts ZOOM Guitar Lab’s endless collection of guitar effects, amps and...
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Rich Tozzoli’s Sixth Annual St. John Recording Retreat
By Rich Tozzoli. Setting up a temporary studio for two weeks each year in St. John to record reality TV music is a tough...
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KEF LSX Monitors – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. New LSX monitors from KEF aim squarely at the intersection between pro and consumer and satisfies both camps with app-driven operation,...
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Wilkinson Audio DeBleeder – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. This plug-in intelligently suppresses drum bleed and leakage from close mics while retaining the drum's natural decay. It requires a bit...
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Revive Audio Vintage Audio MSL-Mk2 Compressor – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. The MSL really is very good at mix compression, where it does punchy, clean and powerful work without any muss or...
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RME Babyface Pro Interface – A Real-World Review
Rob Tavaglione takes a look at the pro-level performance of RME's 24-channel, 192 kHz bus-powered USB audio interface.
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Mackie FreePlay Series – A Real-World Review
By Clive Young. Mackie’s idea to offer an expanded line of largely specialized units—FreePlay LIVE, FreePlay HOME and FreePlay GO—allows the company to provide...
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Blue Ember Microphone – A Real-World Review
By Russ Long. Ember’s low profile and sleek, smart look make it an ideal option for video, yet its sonic performance makes it a...
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Sound Devices MixPre-6M – A Real-World Review
By Russ Long. This interface/recorder is exceptional in that it can operate as either a USB audio interface or as an entirely self-contained, studio-quality...
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Goodhertz Vulf Compressor Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli says this plug-in is a beast.
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Goodhertz Megaverb Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli finds the Megaverb plug-in to be an incredibly useful tool to achieve unique reverb effects.
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AudioSourceRE’s DeMIX Pro – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. AudioSourceRE is up to some seriously revolutionary stuff, especially considering that this is nascent technology.
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UK Sound 1173 Mic Pre Compressor – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. The 1173 brings the best of both worlds into a single unit, offering a Neve-style 1073 preamp and Universal Audio 1176...
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Roswell Colares Condenser Mic – A Real-World Review
Two mics in one, the Roswell Colares can lay on attitude and grit to spare, whether capturing vocals or guitars, but the flip of...
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McDSP EC-300 Echo Collection Plug-In – A Real-World Review
By Rich Tozzoli. This is a tone-shaping, sonically modulating dream delay that I use on virtually every session.
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Keeley Eddie Heinzelman VoT Verb o Trem Pedals – A Real-World Review
By Rich Tozzoli. The Verb o Trem is the simpler of the two; the Workstation brings more flexibility for those who need it. Each...
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Fryette Power Load – A Real-World Review
By Rich Tozzoli. Power Load lets you achieve real amp tones without having to mic up a cabinet.
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Eventide H9 HotSawz Synth Algorithm – A Real-World Review
By Rich Tozzoli. HotSawz allows users to bring a little synth action to the table. It’s a very cool addition to the H9 arsenal.
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Review: Lynx Aurora(n) Interface
By Russ Long. Anyone in need of a no-compromise interface that has a huge and growing selection of interface options should give the Aurora(n)...
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Review: Mara Machines MCI JH-110C 1/4-Inch 2-Track Recorder
By Russ Long. The Mara Machines MCI JH-110C 1/4-inch 2-track is undoubtedly the best way to incorporate the true sound of analog into today’s...
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Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M60x Headphones
By Russ Long. These headphones provide a soundstage that is both deep and wide, with exceptional imaging and detail, and they continue to be...
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Review: Soyuz SU-013 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
By Mike Dwyer. This mic shows the same excellent build quality that we’ve come to expect from Soyuz.
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Review: D&A H-0600 Hydra Triple Guitar Stand
By Rich Tozzoli. I didn't realize the importance of a guitar stand until I used this one on a full session.
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Review: Neural DSP Darkglass Ultra Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. Neural DSP partnered with Darkglass Electronics on this plug-in set, which emulates two of Darkglass' classic hardware units: the B7K Ultra...
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Review: FabFilter Saturn Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. FabFilter Saturn offers a range of distortion models inspired by the vintage sound of tubes, tape and guitar amps.
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Review: J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockaway Archer
By Rich Tozzili. Rockaway Archer has a vibe and character to it that works well in front of an amp or in a DI...
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Review: Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Microphone
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Mic, a high-end piece of gear with a well-established pedigree.
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Reviewing Pro Audio Gear In Paradise
PSN reviewer Rich Tozzoli returned to St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands for his fifth annual recording retreat, reviewing ultra-portable pro-level gear to...
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Review: MXL Genesis FET Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
MXL sells a lot of good microphones at great prices, including the Genesis FET.
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Review: SoundField SPS200 Surround Sound Microphone
Multiple diaphragm surround-sound mics seem like such a luxury to engineers who work in stereo.
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Review: ADAM Audio F Series Studio Monitors
ADAM Audio's F7 offers solid performance for the discriminating, budget-conscious and space-limited audio producer.
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Review: Cerwin-Vega P-Series P1500X and P1800SX Powered Loudspeakers
To date, one of the most impressive and unique portable P.A. systems I’ve discovered is Cerwin-Vega’s Active Series—a truly overbuilt, road-worthy and superior sounding...
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Review: MXL CR89 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The cardioid MXL CR89 provides exceptional performance equivalent to microphones typically costing three to four times more.
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