Reviews
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio — A Mix Real-World Review
The fourth time continues the charm as the popular Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio interface only gets better.
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Blog
Review: Off-Broadway’s ‘Stereophonic’ Recreates 1970s Studio Life
A new Off-Broadway play, Stereophonic, takes audiences into the studios of the 1970s to meticulously follow the chaotic creation of a classic album.
Reviews
Shokz OpenComm2 UC Bone Conduction Headset – A Mix Real-World Review
Shokz OpenComm2 UC headset fits the bill for those who need to communicate while keeping their hands—and ear canals—free.
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Neumann MT 48 Interface – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer puts Neumann's first audio interface to the test and finds it is a Tour de Force -- find out why!
Blog
Sennheiser MD 441-U Lego Set — A Mix Not-That-Real World Review
We built the new Sennheiser Lego microphone kit so you don’t have to…but you’ll want to.
Reviews
Trident 80B 500 Pre-Amp — A Mix Real-World Review
We dive deep into the new Trident Audio Developments Series 80B 500 Pre-amp, now available as a 500 Series module.
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‘Sound Reinforcement for Audio Engineers’ — A Mix Book Review
'Sound Reinforcement for Audio Engineers' is a deep dive into the workings of current state-of-the-art sound reinforcement systems.
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Soundtoys SuperPlate Reverb – A Mix Real-World Review
Find out why our review team regards SuperPlate Reverb as "highly recommended" in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Liquidsonics Seventh Heaven Pro Reverb — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
When our reviewers headed to the USVI for some recording, they brought along Liquidsonics' Seventh Heaven Reverb to try out.
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Cherry Audio GX-80 & Mercury 6 — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Our review team had to pack light when it brought gear to the USVI to record with—like Cherry Audio's GX-80 and Mercury 6.
Reviews
Roland JX-08 Sound Module — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the US Virgin Islands, our review team put Roland's JX-08 Sound Module/Interface to the test.
Monitors
Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
To test a pair of Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones, we took them far, far afield...and then started recording.
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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.
New Products
Ultimate Ears Pro UE Premier IEMs: First Impressions
A full-fledged Real-World Review is on the way, but in the meantime, here's our hot take on the new UE Premier IEMs.
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JBL Eon One MK2 Portable Live Sound — A Real-World Review
JBL Professional’s EON ONE all-in-one rechargeable column speaker got an update and we put it through the paces.
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PreSonus AudioBox Go – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine dives into the diminutive new PreSonus AudioBox Go audio interface.
Outboard-Gear
Real-World Review: Avid MBox Studio and Avid Carbon Pre
TV composer Rich Tozzoli put Avid's new MBox Studio and 8-channel Carbon Pre to the test and discovered they "kicked ass."
Reviews
Universal Audio Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine dives into Universal Audio's new Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier pedal and comes away thoroughly impressed.
New Products
FarPlay 1.05 Remote Musical Collaboration App – A Product of the Week Review
If you want to collaborate online with other musicians and have the option of recording your performances or jams, the FarPlay application offers an...
New Products
The Beatles “Revolver” Box Set — A Real-World Review
The new Beatles 'Revolver' box set explores how the band began to turn the recording studio into an instrument for the first time.
Reviews
Elk Live — A Real-World Review
Musicians have always wanted to play together over the web, but the solutions usually disappoint. Can Elk Live make it happen? Reviewer Mike Levine...
Reviews
ASI Audio 3DME BT G2 Active Ambient In-Ear Monitoring – A Real-World Review
Veteran live sound pro Steve La Cerra puts ASI Audio's unique 3DME BT G2 Active Ambient In-Ear Monitoring System to the test in this...
Live Gear
L-Acoustics L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software – A Real-World Review, Part 2
In Part 2 of our review, we discover what happens when binaural mixes created with L-ISA Studio are transferred to an immersive playback system...
Live Gear
L-Acoustics L-ISA Studio 2.4 – A Real-World Review, Part 1
Veteran live sound pro Steve La Cerra dives into L-Acoustics' L-ISA Studio 2.4 software to create an immersive sound experience.
Reviews
GIK Acoustics Sound Blocks – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph puts GIK Acoustics' Sound Blocks to the test in his own facility and finds the effort was worth it.
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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.
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Onkart Gromt Grompressor – A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out the Onkart Gromt Grompressor pedal in this Real-World Review.
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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.
Reviews
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."
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Shure SRH840A Headphones – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine tries out Shure's new SRH840A headphones and finds "based on their build quality and performance, I would have thought they’d...
Reviews
Mackie Thump GO – A Mix Real-World Review
Live sound pro Steve La Cerra puts Mackie's Thump Go portable PA speakers to the test in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
Maestro Original Collection – A Real-World Review
Gibson has revived its iconic Maestro brand with five all-new effects pedals; our Mike Levine puts them through the paces.
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Sound Anchors ADJ2 Speaker Stands – A Real-World Review
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione takes on Sound Anchors' ADJ2 Speaker Stands in this Real-World Review.
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Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB Audio Interface – A Real-World Review
Our reviewer finds the newly updated Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre interface expands dynamic range, lowers distortion.
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PreSonus MicroStation BT — A Real-World Review
Trying out the PreSonus MicroStation BT, reviewer Mike Levine finds that "this little device is quite a bargain."
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Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Austrian Audio's Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones are designed to provide a clean, uncolored listening experience.
Reviews
Rode Rodecaster Pro Accessories and PSA1+ Studio Arm – A Real-World Review
Rode has released a number of accessories for its Rodecaster Pro podcast production studio in recent times, including the PSA1+ Professional Studio Arm, Rodecaster...
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OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual-Drive RAID – A Real-World Review
Our review team found the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual-Drive RAID simple but also essential.
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KRK Systems KNS 8402 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Audio pro Barry Rudolph puts the new KRK Systems KNS 8402 headphones to the test and deems them "a smart buy."
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RME Babyface Pro FS Audio Interface – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Steve La Cerra discovers that the RME Babyface Pro FS is easily capable of competing with interfaces at higher price points.
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Analysis Plus Pro Audio QiJack – A Real-World Review
Audio pro Barry Rudolph puts QiJack jacks made by Analysis Plus to the test and finds they're up to the task.
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Yurt Rock, The Graybox Sessions Vol 2 – A Real-World Review
If you like multitrack loop collections and well-played grooves by great musicians, you’re going to love the Graybox Sessions Volume 2 Bundle.