Plug-ins
Baby Audio Humanoid — A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts Humanoid, a “vocal transformer and hard tuner” processor, to the test.
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Reviews
Audio-Technica ATH-M60X Headphones – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer loves his ATH-M50X headphones, so when he discovered the M60X model, he had to give them a try.
Outboard-Gear
Radial Nuance Select — A Mix Real-World Review
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione puts Radial's new Nuance Select through the paces and finds it's a studio monitor controller with stellar sonics.
Microphones
Vanguard Audio Labs V24 — A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team puts the pricey Vanguard Audio Labs V2 mic kit to the test and finds you get what you pay for.
Outboard-Gear
AudioScape Buss Compressor & 260VU Comp/Limiter — A Mix Real-World Review
Boutique U.S. manufacturer AudioScape is an example of how classic sonics are being brought into the present for affordable prices.
Microphones
Roswell Pro Audio Aztec – A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team put Roswell Pro Audio's Aztec boutique tube microphone to the test in this Real-World 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.
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.
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.
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
MAAT FiDef JENtwo – A Real-World Review
Studio pro Rob Tavaglione puts the psychoacoustic process of the new MAAT FiDef JENtwo stand-alone plug-in to the test.
The Wire
Focal Naim America Announces “Mixed on Focal” Playlist #4
New HD Audio 23-track streaming playlist includes music from Drake’s latest album 'Honestly, Nevermind' mixed on Focal Trio11 monitors
Plug-ins
Youlean Loudness Meter 2 – A Real-World Review
Many free plug-ins only get half the job done, but reviewer Rob Tavaglione discovers the Youlean Loudness Meter 2 plug-in hits the target.
Microphones
Vanguard Audio Labs V13 gen2 Microphone – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer/studio owner Rob Tavaglione discovers "the V13 gen2 checks all the boxes of performance, affordability and quality" in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
Flare Calmer Earplugs – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione pops some Flare Calmer earplugs in and gives them a post-mix session test drive.
Plug-ins
Mastering the Mix’s Reso Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Mastering the Mix’s Reso Plug-In Offers a Clean, Intelligent Approach to Problem Resonances.
Microphones
Austrian Audio CC8 Microphone — A Real-World Review
Mix's review team put the new Austrian Audio CC8 small-diaphragm condenser microphone to the test.
Plug-ins
SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Our review team put the SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP Plug-in to the test and came away impressed—here's why.
Outboard-Gear
Sterling SHA4 Headphone Amplifier – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione finds that despite mostly typical features, the Sterling Audio SHA4 headphone amp has some cool design quirks.
Plug-ins
Baby Audio Smooth Operator – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione says the Baby Audio Smooth Operator plug-in makes makes dramatic tonal variations easily possible.
Product Reviews
JZ Microphones BB29 Condenser Mic – A Real-World Review
Studio owner/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts the new BB29 Condenser Mic from JZ Microphones through the paces and finds it's a winner.
Product Reviews
SSL VHD 500 Series Mic Preamp – A Real-World Review
The VHD 500 Series Microphone Preamp provides users with an affordable way to achieve that classic SSL sound.
Gear and Technology
Repairing Spoken-Word Recordings with iZotope Rx 8 Advanced – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione explains how he repairs spoken-word recordings with iZotope Rx 8 Advanced in this real-world review.
Product Reviews
BABY Audio Parallel Aggressor Plug-In—A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione put the BABY Audio Parallel Aggressor Plug-In to the test and found it was a winner.
Product Reviews
Austrian Audio Hi-X50 and Hi-X55 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Producer/studio owner Rob Tavaglione puts Austrian Audio's top headphone models - the Hi-X50 and Hi-X55 - to the test to see how they fare...
Product Reviews
Dirac Live Room Calibration/Correction – A Real-World Review
Purpose-built rooms with ideal acoustic treatments may not need room correction software, but all the rest do. Producer/studio owner Rob Tavaglione takes a look...
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
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
KRK Audio Tools App – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tries out KRK’s new smartphone app for setting up any studio monitors, including the company’s new G4 ROKITs.
Product Reviews
sE Electronics V Pack Arena Drum Mic Kit – A Real-World Review
The sE Electronics V Pack Arena Drum Mic Kit delivers a punchy, mids-heavy rock sound that would be great with really loud bands.
Product Reviews
Vanguard Audio Labs V1S+LOLLI Mic System – A Real-World Review
Vanguard Labs’ V1S+LOLLI studio microphone kit offers a full palette of mic options that are readily available and easy to implement.
Product Reviews
KRK ROKIT8 G4 Monitors – A Real-World Review
What do you do for an encore if you’ve already got the best-selling line of monitors in the world? Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts KRK's...
Product Reviews
Aston Stealth Microphone – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts Aston Microphones' latest model through the paces and finds the Stealth is ready to make its presence...
Product Reviews
Focal Trio11 Be Monitors – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. Never a fan of Focal’s SM9 studio monitors, longtime PSN reviewer producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts the company’s new Trio11 Be monitors...
New Products
KEF America Launches LSX Monitor Accessories
KEF’s LSX monitors, aimed at both mixing recording pros and consumers, now have a trio of accessories.
Product Reviews
Ehrlund EHR-M Condenser Microphone Review
If you’re looking for a studio microphone that is the opposite of your typical passive ribbon mic, the Ehrlund EHR-M might be your secret...
Blog
Hurricanes, Studios and Preparing for the Worst
Producer/engineer and regular PSN contributor Rob Tavaglione takes stock of what he got right—and wrong—when Hurricane Florence hit his North Carolina studio in September,...
Product Reviews
Review: Audio-Technica AT5047 Condenser Microphone
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione put Audio-Technica's AT5047 to the test on a variety of sources. And the verdict was...?
Product Reviews
Review: PreSonus Eris E66 Powered Studio Monitors
By Rob Tavaglione. What do PreSonus' Eris E66 studio monitors bring to the table in the crowded 'under $1,000' marketplace? We find out.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Neat Mics’ King Bee, Worker Bee and Beecaster Studio Microphones
Newcomer Neat Microphones has launched a line of affordable mics bold bee-inspired color schemes and some highly unusual design features.