Technology
Review: Steinberg Cubase Pro 9.5
Without question, the move from Cubase 8.5 to Cubase 9.5 Pro is the most outstanding upgrade I’ve ever come across. The new feature set is stunning.
Review: PreSonus StudioLive 32
If you are looking for an all-in-one console, interface and control surface, this is a really impressive option.
New Products for August 2018
New Studio and Live Sound Products from TransAudio Group, PreSonus, Vienna Symphonic Library, Avantone Pro, Genelec, Roland, Solid State Logic, RCF, VUE Audiotechnik and Clair Brothers.
Studio Consoles/Boards/Desks 2018
Console or controller? It’s a silly argument. You want to record clean tracks and you want to mix quality recordings. Some prefer faders, some prefer all in-the-box. It doesn’t matter how it’s done. We live in a hybrid world. That said, here we list the most recent introductions from some of the key players in recording and mixing consoles.
Dolby Atmos: The Business and the Technology
Simplified System Setup for Small, Medium and Large Post-Production Facilities (sponsored content)
Review: Lectrosonics Duet IEM System
Raising the Ante on Monitoring Detail, Clarity, Performance
New Products: InfoComm 2018
Here we present the Best of Show winners in pro audio, along with one editor’s sampling of some cool products that make sense to the studio engineer who sometimes mixes live, or the FOH engineer who also works in a home studio.
Portable P.A. Systems 2018
Compact, Powerful Systems Add Bluetooth, Batteries and Versatility
Review: Retro Instruments Revolver
By Barry Rudolph. Dual-Channel Tube Compressor Recalls the Vintage Audio Gear of Yesteryear
Review: Warm Audio WA-47 Tube Condenser Microphone
A Reimagining of the Classic Neumann U47 Tube Mic
Tech Profile: Acoustic Geometry
John Calder and the Origin of the Curve Diffusor, CornerSorber
New Products for June 2018
New studio and live sound equipment from Harrison Consoles, PS Audio, VEVA Sound, Focal, Neutrik, Harman, Adamson Systems Engineering, Mackie, Sensaphonics and Martin Audio
Review: Manley Nu Mu
By Barry Rudolph. Stereo Limiter/Compressor with Wide Range, Solid Performance
Review: Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB Interface
By Brandon T. Hickey. For a USB interface in the price/input category that the Clarett 4Pre USB occupies, the sound of the Clarett preamps places it high in the ranks.
New Products for May 2018
New Studio and Live Sound Equipment from Steinberg, Roland, Ultimate Ears, Zoom, Antelope Audio, Sanken, Io Audio, Yamaha, Clair Brothers, Avid and Martin Audio
Studio Monitors for 2018
Recent Introductions for High-End Production at a Lower Cost from ADAM Audio, Dynaudio, Focal, Genelec, JBL, Kii and PMC
Review: Kii Three Studio Monitors
No-Compromise Design with Active Wave Focusing and Six Drivers
Blockchain: What It Means for Pro Audio
Blockchain as a concept has been making noise (perhaps a low rumble) across the music industry for a few years now, but hasn’t made significant inroads into the pro audio world—yet.
Review: JBL 705P Master Reference Monitors
By Steve La Cerra. Compact Footprint Brings Accuracy and Excellent Sound
New Products for April 2018
Roundup of what's new in recording and sound reinforcement tech for April 2018.
Sound Devices Unveils 12-Track Recorder for Musicians
New MixPre-10M recorder/USB interface includes built-in overdubbing, remix, effects and other musician-centric tools.
Tech Talk: The Importance of Protection
By Kevin Becka. “Protection” as a theme covers more than just ears.
Review: Highland Dynamics BG2 Compressor
Barry Rudolph looks at the BG2, a fully transformer-balanced vari-mu compressor with automatic leveling capability.
Review: Crane Song Avocet IIA Monitor Controller
Barry Rudolph takes a look at Crane Song's Avocet IIA stereo system, which consists of a two-rackspace audio chassis connected to the Avocet Remote II tabletop unit.
Review: MOTU 8D Digital Audio Interface
By Michael Cooper. The outstanding MOTU 8D fills an important niche unaddressed by other I/O boxes. Featuring no preamps or converters (save for those serving a front-panel stereo headphone jack), the 8D relies solely on digital interfaces for I/O and networking.
Review: Audio-Technica AT5047 Microphone
Steve La Cerra examines the newest member of Audio-Technica’s 50 Series of handmade condenser microphones and finds that it "exudes elegance."
Technology Feature: Studio Microphones 2018
Some Classics, Some Innovations, and a Nod to the Future