Featured
Dolby and Dirac Collaborate on Immersive Automotive Audio
NIO ET 7, the first vehicles to feature Dirac audio optimization algorithms and Dolby Atmos, will enter the European market in 2022.
Technology
Featured
Lewitt Debuts Modular Mic System for Live Sound
The MTP W950, an innovative modular microphone system, features a 1-inch true condenser capsule with extreme rear rejection.
New Products
GIK Acoustics Sound Block – Product of the Week
Announced this week by the folks at GIK Acoustics, the Sound Block collection is a unique, modular system of acoustic panels.
Outboard-Gear
Crane Song Interstellar Quantum A/D Converter – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph puts Crane Song's A/D converter through the paces and declares 'Interstellar is irresistible to me!'
Business
Designing an All-New Loudspeaker
How Meyer Sound added power and cut the weight with its new flagship PANTHER line array loudspeaker.
Plug-ins
Universal Audio Spark – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine feels that ultimately, software subscriptions are all about value, and finds "Spark delivers it big time."
New Products
Auratone 5C Active Super Sound Cube — Product of the Week
At NAMM 2022, Auratone announced its first active model, the Auratone 5C Active Super Sound Cube.
Blog
Innovations: oeksound Soothe Live Plug-In
oeksound product specialist and live sound engineer Veera Vallinkoski discusses the development of the new Soothe Live plug-in, an automatic resonance suppressor optimized for...
Others
Flare Calmer Earplugs – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione pop some Flare Calmer earplugs in and gives them a post-mix session test drive.
New Products
RF Venue COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner Launches
At InfoComm 2022, RF Venue introduced COMBINE8, a wireless IEM system antenna combiner with DC power distribution.
Gear and Technology
Sennheiser Unveils EW-DX Line at InfoComm 2022
Sennheiser has expanded its Evolution Wireless Digital family of radio mics with a new digital UHF line, EW-DX.
New Products
Apogee Goes Immersive, Announces Free Plug-In
At The NAMM Show, Apogee unveiled new software and also announced an upcoming free plug-in, Soft Limit.
New Products
Auralex Unveils New Products
At NAMM, Auralex introduced several new products, including Synergy Panels, Fusion Panels, DIY Panels, EcoTech Panels and more.
New Products
Adamson Fletcher Machine Debuts, Tackling Immersive Live Sound
The new Adamson Fletcher Machine is an audio rendering processor for immersive audio, offering a variety of spatialization tools.
New Products
Waves Audio Cloud MX Audio Mixer Takes Broadcast Mixing to the Cloud
Waves Audio has introduced Cloud MX Audio Mixer, a scalable, remotely operated audio mixer for cloud-based broadcast work.
Others
Onkart Gromt Grompressor – A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out the Onkart Gromt Grompressor pedal in this Real-World Review.
New Products
Fluid Audio Image 2 Studio Monitor Unveiled at NAMM
At NAMM, Fluid Audio released its new Fluid Image 2 studio monitor.
Plug-ins
Audio Ease Altiverb 7 – A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out Audio Ease Altiverb 7 convolution reverb plug-in in this Real-World Review.
New Products
iZotope Neutron 4 — Product of the Week
Neutron 4 is the latest version of iZotope’s AI-assisted, modular channel strip plug-in.
Business
Seen on the Scene: NAMM 2022, Part 1
The NAMM Show 2022 returned this past weekend, taking place for the first time since January, 2020.
New Products
Neve 88M Dual Mic Preamp/Interface Launched at NAMM
Neve is launching the 88M, the company’s first dual mic preamp and USB audio interface, at the NAMM Show 2022.
New Products
ADAM Audio A Series Monitors Unveiled at NAMM
At NAMM Show 2022, ADAM Audio has introduced the A Series, the successor series of the company’s AX Series.
New Products
Austrian Audio OD303 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Debuts at NAMM
Austrian Audio is introducing its new OD303 dynamic vocal microphone at the NAMM Show 2022.
New Products
iZotope Neutron 4, Music Production Suite 5 Universal Edition Unveiled at NAMM
iZotope is introducing Neutron 4, the latest update to its suite of eight audio production plug-ins, at NAMM Show 2022.
Plug-ins
Sonnox Claro EQ and Oxford Envolution — A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out both the Sonnox Claro EQ And Oxford Envolution plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Others
Roland JD-08 Sound Module – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Bruce MacPherson dives into the Roland JD-08 Sound Module while recording on location in this Real-World Review.
New Products
Audio-Technica 3000 Series Wireless IEM System – Product of the Week
Rolling out just in time for the NAMM Show is the new 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System from Audio-Technica.
New Products
Focusrite Vocaster Audio Interface / Studio Bundles Unveiled
Focusrite is out to court podcasters and content creators with its new Vocaster audio interfaces.
New Products
DPA 4055 Kick Drum Mic Debuts
DPA Microphones has introduced its first kick drum microphone; dubbed the 4055, it is appropriate for studio and live use.
Plug-ins
Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction Orchestral VI – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction Orchestral VI plug-in in this short Real-World Review.
New Products
Audient iD44 (MKII) Audio Interface Debuts
Audient has updated its popular iD44 desktop audio interface with the launch of iD44 (MKII).
Plug-ins
Universal Audio Avalon VT-737SP – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Universal Audio Avalon VT-737SP plug-in in this short Real-World Review.
New Products
Neutrik halo Product Range Launched
Neutrik has announced its new halo product range, set to debut at the upcoming NAMM and InfoComm tradeshows.
Plug-ins
Eventide Split EQ – A Real-World Review
Recording engineer Mike Dwyer takes on the Eventide Split EQ plug-in in this Real-World Review.
New Products
Warm Audio WA-CX12, WA-47F Microphones Debut
Warm Audio’s new WA-47F and WA-CX12 are intended to recall two well-known FET and Tube condenser mics, respectively.
Plug-ins
Softube Spring Reverb – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Softube Spring Reverb plug-in in this Real-World Review.
New Products
Nomono Sound Capsule Integrated Recording Set Debuts
Norwegian startup Nomono has introduced its Nomono Sound Capsule, an integrated recording hardware system.
New Products
Røde RødeCaster Pro II Production Studio Launches
Røde has introduced the RødeCaster Pro II all-in-one studio, aiming to accommodate a broader range of users, from content creators to production pros.
New Products
Austrian Audio OC16 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Unveiled
Austrian Audio has launched the OC16, a new large-diaphragm condenser, designed to be an all-around mic.
Others
Line 6 HX Stomp – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli put a Line 6 HX Stomp hardware unit to the test and found it "makes a great travel rig."
New Products
Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Multichannel Debuts
Sonarworks has unveiled SoundID Reference for Multichannel — software for measuring and setting up multichannel mix spaces.
New Products
EVO by Audient’s EVO 16 Launched
EVO by Audient has launched its new EVO 16 audio interface, a 24-in/24-out i/o with EVO Preamps, Smartgain and more.