Russ Long

Business

Yamaha Pro Audio Opens Nashville Demo Space

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 10/24/2024

Yamaha Pro Audio has opened a brand-new demo space and showroom at famed tour support/rehearsal studio Soundcheck Nashville.

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The Mix 2023 Gift Guide — Pro Audio Version

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 11/22/2023 ⋅ Updated: 11/28/2023

Nashville engineer Russ Long has put together a few suggestions for what to buy for that pro audio friend on your gift list.

Plug-ins

KIT Plugins BB N73 Preamp / EQ — A Mix Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 06/07/2023

KIT Plugins’ latest offering, the BB N73, is modeled off of a dozen vintage 1073s owned by Nashville’s Blackbird Studios

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The Pro Audio Holiday Gift Guide, 2022 Edition!

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 11/22/2022

In this year's gift guide, there are a host of items perfect for your gear-loving spouse, business partner or pal.

Plug-ins

KIT Plugins BB Mo-Q – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 11/14/2022

Reviewer Russ Long wonders how he was ever able to close a mix without the new KIT Plugins BB Mo-Q plug-in.

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2021 Pro Audio Holiday Gift Guide

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 12/20/2021

Noted Nashville engineer Russ Long has yet to buy a single gift, but he's got some ideas and that's a start.

Reviews

Minuendo Lossless Earplugs – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 07/26/2021

Producer/engineer Russ Long shares his experience with Minuendo Lossless earplugs, which use a variable passive filter that can be adjusted from 7 dB to...

Product Reviews

Alclair ESM 13 and Studio4 In-Ear Monitors – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 05/28/2021 ⋅ Updated: 12/09/2023

Nashville producer/engineer Russ Long put Alclair Audio's flagship ESM 13 and Studio4 in-ear monitors to the test in the recording studio, and the verdict...

Product Reviews

Samson G-Track Pro USB Mic – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 05/02/2020

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...

DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Microphone

Product Reviews

DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Mic – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 03/19/2020

The DPA 4560 CORE binaural headset studio microphone allows recorders to capture stereo recordings for atypical binaural setups.

Product Reviews

Royer AxeMount Dual Microphone Clip – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 12/02/2019

Producer/engineer Russ Long has to axe himself, how did we never think of this before?

Loop Earplugs reduce 20 dB across all frequencies

Product Reviews

Loop Earplugs – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 11/26/2019

Producer/engineer Russ Long tried out jewelry-like Loop Earplugs, which reduce 20 dB across all frequencies, and found them “an ideal solution.”

Product Reviews

Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable – A Real-World Review

By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 11/25/2019

Producer/engineer Russ Long puts a new UE accessory to the test and discovers "anyone wanting the ability to operate wire-free while casually listening will...

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