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PreSonus, Fender Team Up for Fender Studio DAW
Fender and PreSonus have combined forces to create an entry-level DAW/practice tool aimed at novice recordists and pros on the go.
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Peter Chaikin Picks Sanken Dual-Diaphragm Mics for Ian McCrudden Project
Peter Chaikin recently recorded an acoustic music project with pairs of Sanken's dual-capsule CU-44X MK II and CU-51 microphones.
Music Production
Tracking With Immersive Music in Mind, Part 2
Unlike stereo recording, there are no ‘standard techniques’ for mic placement when capturing immersive music at its source— in the studio. So…let the innovations...
Music Production
Tracking With Immersive Music in Mind, Part 1
Unlike stereo recording, there are no ‘standard techniques’ for mic placement when capturing immersive music at its source— in the studio. So…let the innovations...
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The New Les Paul Recording Studio in Los Angeles Partners with TELEFUNKEN
The Les Paul Recording Studio has officially opened in Los Angeles. Essential to the operation of the studio console are period-correct rectifier vacuum tubes,...
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Benmont Tench Masters “Melancholy Season” at Bernie Grundman’s
Benmont Tench, legendary keyboard player and founding member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, has a new album, "The Melancholy Season," on Dark Horse...
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TELEFUNKEN Brings Back Stereo Alchemy Tube Mic Sets
TELEFUNKEN is re-introducing Stereo Sets of microphones from its popular and affordable Alchemy Series of large diaphragm tube microphones.
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Sommer Cable Announces New Management Team
Germany's Sommer cable GmbH, a 2025 TEC Award finalist, is pleased to announce that Maximilian Blanck and Marie-Kathrin Huber will join the management of...
Blogs
Craig Anderton’s Open Channel: Navigating the Survival of Sound
After recovering what’s left of our past, what will we do in the present to preserve our heritage for the future?
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Greg Wells Gets “Wicked” With His TELEFUNKEN TF51 Tube Mics
For this film, the mics needed to capture the most subtle detail to the loudest pounding, and the TF51's never fail to make me...
Blog
Editor’s Note: Oh, to Be in New York City…
A look back at the music and recording scene of the mid-1970s to mid-1980s, when the incredible variety of artistic and production talent led...
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NAMM “Bonzai Beat” Features The Drum Doctor, Ross Garfield
In the latest installment of the Bonzai Beat, Mr. Bonzai chats with Ross Garfield, aka "The Drum Doctor."
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Christian Amonson Picks DAD for Chandra 25th Anniversary
The most romantic cue from John Williams' Star Wars universe receives a new take in honor of the NASA Chandra X-Ray Observatory's 25th Anniversary.
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Bill Schnee Returns to Hollywood’s Boulevard Recording Podcast
Award-winning recording engineer Bill Schnee recently returned to the studio where he worked on "Aja" and earned a Grammy for Best Engineered Album.
Facilities
SoundBank Studios Invests in the Future
SoundBank Studios, a former bank in sleepy Talco, Texas provides audible ROI as it becomes a hot destination recording studio.
Music Production
Music and Drama School Captures Live Atmos Soundtracks
Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London recently added 20 Audix microphones to help capture film soundtracks.
Blogs
Craig Anderton’s Open Channel: Missing The Point
Let’s check out YouTube! Hey, this looks interesting: a video with the ominous title “The Plugin Scam Exposed. Did You Fall for It?” Uh-oh…that...
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TELEFUNKEN Debuts TF17 Large Diaphragm FET Mic at InfoComm
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is debuting at InfoComm the TF17 large diaphragm FET microphone.
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George Massenburg Introduces MDWDRC3 Multichannel Dynamic Range Controller Audio Plugin
The original developer of the parametric EQ, George Massenburg, has announced the high-performance MDWDRC3-Native Multichannel Dynamic Range Controller plugin.
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More 70 Series Vibe from Drawmer! TransAudio Group Introduces 1971 4-Band Parametric EQ
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Given the unprecedented reputation of delivering creative, problem-solving, and bulletproof products to the studio recording arena, TransAudio Group, the U.S. Distributor...
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BETTERMAKER KEEPS GETTING BETTER! Introducing the New Bettermaker Valve Stereo Passive Equalizer (VSPE)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 2024: TransAudio Group, the distributor of world-class audio equipment is excited to announce the new Bettermaker Valve Stereo Passive...
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Leo Z Picks TELEFUNKEN for Handpan Virtuoso Davide Friello
Gifted composer, pianist and producer Leo Z has employed his personal collection of TELEFUNKEN microphones to record Italian handpan virtuoso David Friello.
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Moorea Masa and Swatkins at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Moorea Masa and Swatkins recently performed and filmed at TELEFUNKEN's soundstage for new episodes of "Live From The Lab."
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ATC SCM25A Pro Mk2 Monitors at The Village
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: It was inevitable. The world-class recording studio, The Village in LA, known for its creative musicality and technological genius, chose TEC-nominated...
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Shiny Eyes Debuts SF Bay Area Studio with Sommer Cable
Shiny Eyes Studio has opened its new Dolby Atmos-certified recording studio in the San Francisco East Bay with Sommer Cable installed throughout.
New Products
Shure Unveils MoveMic One, MoveMic Two
Single- or dual-channel wireless lavaliers that connect directly to a phone, with optional receiver for extended device compatibility
Facilities
The General Sound Studio Hits The Road
An insurance company built a mobile studio in an SUV; now the audio pros, artists and gear involved are ready to roll.
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Fairchild Debuts 660 Compressor/Limiter at NAMM 2024
Fairchild Debuts 660 Compressor/Limiter at NAMM 2024 Toni Fishman, founder and CEO of microphone designer/manufacturer TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has launched Fairchild Recording Equipment LLC after...
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Boulevard Recording Reborn With New Sound Techniques
Boulevard Recording Reborn With New Sound Techniques Owner and chief engineer Clay Blair in the new control room at Boulevard Recording. Photos by David...
Business
NAMM Show 2024: Studio Recording and Mixing
The NAMM Show has become the place to learn about new technologies and creative techniques in the recording studio.
Music Production
Capturing SZA’s Vocals with Rob Bisel, Part 1
Producer/engineer Rob Bisel (Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, SZA) shares how he builds a comfort zone for vocalists—and vocals
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Blackbird Studio Nabs New Fairchild 670
Blackbird Studio Nabs New Fairchild 670 Toni Fishman (L) and John McBride (R) are pictured at Blackbird Studio with the new Fairchild 670 compressor/limiter....
Music Production
Cover Story: Jack Antonoff — The Mix Interview, Part 2
Producer of the Year Grammy-winner Jack Antonoff discusses his relationship with tech, considers sonic spaces and shares what’s ahead for 2024.
Facilities
GAT3 Upgrades Mix Room for Dolby Atmos
GAT3 in Charlotte, NC, has transformed a former stereo tracking room into a 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos mixing space.
Music Production
Cover Story: Jack Antonoff — The Mix Interview, Part 1
In his two-part interview, two-time Producer of the Year Grammy winner Jack Antonoff discusses the honor of recording, the lure of playing live, the...
Blog
Mix’s Top 20 Articles of 2023, Part 5: 4-1
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re counting down our top-20 most popular articles of the year, as chosen by YOU, the readers of...
Blog
Mix’s Top 20 Articles of 2023, Part 4: 8-5
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re counting down our top-20 most popular articles of the year, as chosen by YOU, the readers of...
Blog
Mix’s Top 20 Articles of 2023, Part 3: 12-9
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re counting down our top-20 most popular articles of the year, as chosen by YOU, the readers of...
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Ian Charbonneau & Niko Bolas Record Neil Young’s “Stand For Peace”
Ian Charbonneau & Niko Bolas Record Neil Young’s “Stand For Peace” Neil Young films “Stand For Peace” at StageThis in Los Angeles. Photo by...
Blog
Review: Off-Broadway’s ‘Stereophonic’ Recreates 1970s Studio Life
A new Off-Broadway play, Stereophonic, takes audiences into the studios of the 1970s to meticulously follow the chaotic creation of a classic album.
Facilities
Matt Ross-Spang Finds His Groove, Part 1
Grammy-winning producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang has opened Southern Grooves, stocked with vintage gear and sensibilities.
New Products
Harrison Audio 32Classic Mixing Console to Launch at AES
Harrison Audio has debut its new 32Classic mixing console, a 32-channel, in-line/split-recording desk, at AES.