Reviews
Trident 80B 500 Pre-Amp — A Mix Real-World Review
We dive deep into the new Trident Audio Developments Series 80B 500 Pre-amp, now available as a 500 Series module.
Review
Plug-ins
Brainworx bx_limiter True Peak – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer finds that Brainworx's latest plug-in features a wealth of control and fine-tuning options.
Reviews
‘Sound Reinforcement for Audio Engineers’ — A Mix Book Review
'Sound Reinforcement for Audio Engineers' is a deep dive into the workings of current state-of-the-art sound reinforcement systems.
New Products
Audient EVO SP8 – A Mix Real-World Review
Take a deep dive into the Audient EVO SP8, an eight-channel “Smart” microphone preamp.
Reviews
Soundtoys SuperPlate Reverb – A Mix Real-World Review
Find out why our review team regards SuperPlate Reverb as "highly recommended" in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Erica Synths Zen Delay Virtual – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer explains why "If you enjoy getting creative with sound—either live or in the studio—you’re going to love Zen Delay Virtual."
Plug-ins
Brainworx bx_masterdesk Pro — A Mix Real-World Review
With more musicians and producers doing their own mastering, DIY mastering software is on the rise, so we put one of the most popular...
Microphones
DPA 2012 and 2015 Cardioid Mics – A Mix Real-World Review
The 2012 and 2015 from DPA were designed specifically with live applications in mind, so we put them to work.
New Products
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet — A Mix Real-World Review
Audio-Technica created what it’s calling a StreamSet, so we put the new ATH-M50xSTS to the test.
Plug-ins
Sound Radix Auto-Align 2 – A Mix Real-World Review
Time-aligning and phase-correcting just got significantly easier with Sound Radix’s Auto-Align 2.
Plug-ins
Neural DSP Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite — A Mix Real-World Review
A favorite of Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Steve Lukather, Neal Schon, John Petrucci and Prince, the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ now has a plug-in...
Microphones
Shure GLX-D+ Digital Wireless System – A Mix Real-World Review
Touring FOH engineer Steve La Cerra put Shure's new GLX-D+ Digital Wireless System to the test in this Mix Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Antares Auto-Tune Pro X – A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix knob is just one of many new features the updated Antares Auto-Tune Pro X plug-in adds to speed workflow.
Plug-ins
Laboratory Audio Strikeforce Cinematic Percussion — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
For the final installment of this year's Real-World Reviews from the USVI, our team tested the Laboratory Audio Strikeforce Cinematic Percussion plug-in.
Plug-ins
Liquidsonics Seventh Heaven Pro Reverb — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
When our reviewers headed to the USVI for some recording, they brought along Liquidsonics' Seventh Heaven Reverb to try out.
Reviews
Cherry Audio GX-80 & Mercury 6 — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Our review team had to pack light when it brought gear to the USVI to record with—like Cherry Audio's GX-80 and Mercury 6.
Outboard-Gear
Eventide H90 Harmonizer Pedal — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Our review team had to pack light when it brought gear to the USVI to record with—like Eventide's H90 Harmonizer Pedal.
Reviews
Roland JX-08 Sound Module — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the US Virgin Islands, our review team put Roland's JX-08 Sound Module/Interface to the test.
Plug-ins
Universal Audio Waterfall Rotary Speaker — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the US Virgin Islands, our review team put UA's Waterfall Rotary Speaker plug-in to the test.
Microphones
Lauten LS-308 Microphone — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Our review team headed to St. John, USVI, to test all kinds of gear in a real-world recording setting, including a Lauten LS-308 Microphone.
Plug-ins
KIT Plugins Smash — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the remote setting of the US Virgin Islands, our review team put KIT Plugins' new Smash dynamics plug to the test.
Plug-ins
IK Multimedia ToneX — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in St. John, USVI, our review team put IK Multimedia's ToneX amp sim to the test, using self-created sims of their own amps.
Blog
Ninth Annual St John, USVI Recording Retreat Results in Reviews
Mix contributors Rich Tozzoli, Mike Dwyer and Bruce MacPherson came to St. John, USVI to record TV cues and review gear—and they're all outta...
Monitors
Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
To test a pair of Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones, we took them far, far afield...and then started recording.
Outboard-Gear
Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 – A Mix Real-World Review
Black Lion Audio replicated Chris Lord-Alge's favorite UA 1176 Rev A Limiting Amplifier; we put it through the paces.
Microphones
Austrian Audio OD5, OC7 and OC16 – A Mix Real-World Review
Recording pro Rob Tavaglione put a trio of Austrian Audio's latest mics to the test for his latest Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
KIT Plugins BB N73 Preamp / EQ — A Mix Real-World Review
KIT Plugins’ latest offering, the BB N73, is modeled off of a dozen vintage 1073s owned by Nashville’s Blackbird Studios
Plug-ins
Antares Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor – A Mix Real-World Review
With the release of the Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor plug-in, Antares aims its vocal-software expertise at the crowded and competitive compressor market.
Monitors
SPL MTC Mk2 Monitor Controller – A Mix Real-World Review
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione spent months working with the SPL MTC Mk2 Monitor Controller for this Mix Real-World Review.
Outboard-Gear
Warm Audio WA-MPX – A Mix Real-World Review
In a first for the Mix Real-World Review, our reviewer finds no "cons" with a product—find out why!
Reviews
Lalal.ai Source Separation – A Mix Real-World Review
Some may find it more useful than others, but the Lalal.ai web-based ‘un-mixing’ stem-splitting service keeps getting better—here's why.
Plug-ins
Ayaic Mix Monolith Plug-In — A Mix Real-World Review
Ayaic's Mix Monolith is an "automatic mixing system" that will get you "90 percent there" says our reviewer. Find out why!
Microphones
Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 Microphone — A Mix Real-World Review
Lauten Audio has updated its venerable LA-120 condenser mic with a V2 edition that excels recording up-close, in the room.
Plug-ins
Waves Magma Tube Channel Strip – Mix Real-World Review
Mike Levine put the Waves Magma Tube Channel Strip Plug-In, with its modeled tube-drive circuit, to the test.
Daw -Recorders
Mix Real-World Review: PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional
PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional has a wealth of versatile new features—so we put them to the test!
Microphones
Audix A127 Microphone — A Mix Real-World Review
FOH engineer/audio professor Steve La Cerra tested the new Audix A127 condenser microphone in both live sound and studio settings.
Reviews
JBL Eon One MK2 Portable Live Sound — A Real-World Review
JBL Professional’s EON ONE all-in-one rechargeable column speaker got an update and we put it through the paces.
Plug-ins
Sonible Metering Bundle — A Mix Real-World Review
Mike Levine dives into the Sonible Metering Bundle and finds that its True:Level and True:Balance plug-ins have different modus operandi.
Plug-ins
iZotope RX 10 Advanced – A Real-World Review
Mix dives into the recent iZotope RX 10 Advanced update and finds that the post-production software has upped the ante.
Reviews
PreSonus AudioBox Go – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine dives into the diminutive new PreSonus AudioBox Go audio interface.
Plug-ins
The Oven — Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts The Oven, “a Vibe/ Coloration/Mojo" plug-in, to the test in this Real-World Review.
Microphones
Mix Real-World Review: Neumann M 49 V Microphone
Recording pro Barry Rudolph put the new reissue of the classic Neumann M 49 microphone to the test in this Real-World Review.