Product Reviews
TZ Audio Stellar X2 Microphone – A Real-World Review
As an audio post editor and voiceover/podcast tech consultant, Frank Verderosa had high expectations for the Stellar X2—and was not disappointed.
Review
Product Reviews
Solid State Logic 2+ USB Audio Interface – A Real-World Review
Solid State Logic has entered the “affordable” segment of the pro audio marketplace for the first time with its 2+ USB audio interface. Does...
Product Reviews
Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs – A Real-World Review
Having tried many models of earplugs over the last 20 years, reviewer Rob Tavaglione says that for applications where audio fidelity is crucial, he...
Product Reviews
Revive Audio ART VLA Custom Modification – A Real-World Review
Rob Tavaglione tried out Revive Audio’s mail-in modification service on an ART Pro VLA compressor and was impressed with the results, noting, “In many...
Product Reviews
Maat thEQblue 12 – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts the Maat thEQblue 12 parametric stereo equalizer plug-in to the test and declares it may be the best of its...
Product Reviews
Austrian Audio OC818 Microphone – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione finds Austrian Audio has put out a new microphone that combines the best of the old with a healthy dose of...
Product Reviews
Panasonic RZ-S500W Bluetooth Wireless Headphones – A Real-World Review
The new RZ-S500W True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones mark Panasonic's maiden voyage into the crowded waters of Bluetooth wireless headphones—so we put them to...
Blog
The Ballad of Tommy LiPuma – Book Review
The new book, 'The Ballad of Tommy LiPuma,' features household names, mobsters, poor life choices, big laughs and, most of all, a lifetime’s worth...
Plug-ins
Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ6-AAX Plug-in
3-Band, 5-Band Operation, With Surgical Precision and Musical Feel
Product Reviews
Eventide Spring Plug-In — A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Eventide Spring Plug-In to the test while in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here's how it went.
Product Reviews
Softube Summit Audio Grand Channel – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rich Tozzoli and friends recently put Softube's Summit Audio Grand Channel Plug-In to the test while recording in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here's...
Product Reviews
Universal Audio LUNA – A Real-World Review
Inspired by the fast real-time workflow of analog recording, the LUNA recording system offers music recording, editing and mixing with analog immediacy.
Microphones
DPA 2028 Handheld Vocal Microphone
Smooth Off-Axis Response, Excellent Rejection, Clarity Throughout
Product Reviews
Eventide H3000 Factory Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Eventide H3000 Factory Plug-In to the test while in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here's how it went.
Product Reviews
Focal Elegia Closed-Back Reference Headphones – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put Focal Elegia closed-back reference headphones to the test while in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here's how it went.
Product Reviews
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...
Product Reviews
Sonnox Oxford Inflator v3 Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Sonnox Oxford Inflator plug-in to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Product Reviews
Roland JU-06A Sound Module – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Roland JU-06A Sound Module to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Reviews
Review: PreSonus Audio PM-2 Stereo Microphone Kit
Balanced and Warm Sound, Solid Image, Great on Transients
Product Reviews
Sony C-100 Two-Way Condenser Mic – A Real-World Review
The Sony C-100 Two-Way Condenser Mic is an affordable option worth considering if you don’t have $10K lying around to purchase Sony’s legendary Sony...
Product Reviews
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitors – A Real-World Review
TV composer/PSN reviewer Rich Tozzoli recently put IK Multimedia’s iLoud MTM monitors to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Consoles
Review: Mackie ProFX22v3 Mixer
Plenty of Live Mixing Features, Along With Some Intriguing Studio Functionality
Product Reviews
Universal Audio Apollo x4 Interface – A Real-World Review
TV composer/PSN reviewer recently put Universal Audio’s Apollo x4 Interface to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Product Reviews
PhantomFocus System Studio Monitors – A Real-World Review
The PhantomFocus System has evolved into a portfolio of physical studio designs and products that hold their ground against anything in the world today.
Product Reviews
DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Mic – A Real-World Review
The DPA 4560 CORE binaural headset studio microphone allows recorders to capture stereo recordings for atypical binaural setups.
Product Reviews
Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer – A Real-World Review
The Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer is for the most part a dead ringer for the original 1970s Minimoog, but with some extra features...
Product Reviews
Audio-Technica ATH-M Series Headphone Ear Pads – A Real-World Review
Several options are available for replacing the ear pads on Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones.
Reviews
Review: Nugen Audio SigMod
Mid-Side, Split-Band, Dual-Mono and Parallel Processing—Added to Other Plug-Ins
Reviews
Austrian Audio OC818 Microphone Review
Large-Diaphragm Condenser With Post-Tracking Pattern Control
Product Reviews
Newfangled Audio Elevate Bundle – A Real-World Review
Rob Tavaglione evaluates the Elevate Bundle, a package that consists of the component pieces of the Elevate Mastering Limiter (Punctuate, Saturate and Equivocate) as...
Product Reviews
AKG K275 and K371 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts his favorite AKG headphones aside to put the company’s new K275 and K371 Headphones to the test inside his recording...
Product Reviews
Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp – A Real-World Review
"Once I read their claims...my curiosity was piqued." Rob Tavaglione checks out the Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp and calls it "a game-changer."
Product Reviews
Universal Audio Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS – A Real-World Review
While it's a great linear-phase de-esser, reviewer Rich Tozzoli uses the Oxford SuprEsser DS plug-in as a bass enhancement tool.
Product Reviews
Universal Audio Avalon 737 Tube Channel Strip – A Real-World Review
Audio engineer Peter Moshay and Rich Tozzoli agree that the UAD Avalon VT-737 is "stunning."
Product Reviews
Avid Pro Tools Ultimate – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli shares how he uses Avid Pro Tools Ultimate in the real world.
Product Reviews
Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier 25 – A Real-World Review
The Mini Rectifier 25 is like having a plug-in hardware amp on your desktop, except that it’s not—it’s living, breathing tubes.
Product Reviews
Vienna Symphonic Big Bang Orchestra and Smart Orchestra Expansion Pack – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the free Big Bang Orchestra starter edition from Vienna Symphonic Library.
Product Reviews
Wireworld Pro Audio Polaris Instrument Cable – A Real-World Review
Cable is one of those things you shouldn’t take for granted, and it’s worth it to invest into your tone with a quality piece...
Product Reviews
Sound City SC20 Combo – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rich Tozzoli says, check out the Sound City SC20 Combo if you’re looking for a solid, hand-assembled, tone-shaping tube amp.