Reviews

By Larry The O ⋅ Published: 11/01/1999

Panasonic's DA7 digital mixer offers a great deal of functionality at an affordable price and in a small package. However, to achieve those qualities,

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 10/01/1999

In the periodic table, element 78 is platinum, and Element 78 is also the name of the new series of digitally controlled analog processors...

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 10/01/1999

An overriding trend in audio over the past decade has been that studio recorders keep getting better, faster and more affordable. In line with...

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 10/01/1999

Since Millennia (then known as Millennia Media) introduced its acclaimed HV-3 high-voltage mic preamp several years ago, the company's name has been synonymous

By Erik Hawkins ⋅ Published: 10/01/1999

There's nothing like multiband dynamics processing to pinpoint and control troublesome frequencies. The ability to target a specific bandwidth gives you

By John Schaffer and Rob Baum ⋅ Published: 10/01/1999

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The Alesis M1 Active Monitor's enclosure is a bass reflex design with dual, elbowed ports. The 1.5-inch-diameter ports are flared

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 09/01/1999

Whether you're looking for more bottom end for dance, rock or rap-or need the ".1" subwoofer source for 5.1 surround sound playback-chances are compact

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 09/01/1999

A significant part of the MOTU 2408 Hard Disk Recording System's appeal lies in the powerful AudioDesk software, a sophisticated and feature-laden multitrack

By Randy Alberts ⋅ Published: 08/01/1999

Lately, a lot of cost-crashing PC audio hardware and software releases have emerged, not the least of which is Soundscape's $549 Mixtreme PCI card....

By David Ogilvy ⋅ Published: 08/01/1999

Poised to conquer another realm of studio products, HHB Professional has entered into the close-field monitor race. Currently HHB offers two two-way systems-the

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 07/01/1999

Mackie Designs has been shipping hundreds of its $9,995 Digital 8*Bus (D8B) Consoles for more than a year. Now the Mackie D8B has a...

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 07/01/1999

There are lots of equalizers on the market. So, does the world really need another EQ? Having heard Manley Labs' Massive Passive, I can...

By Larry The O ⋅ Published: 07/01/1999

Alesis has successfully made its mark in signal processors, drum machines, sequencers, synthesizers, tape recorders (and what a mark that is) and studio

By Arthur Bloom ⋅ Published: 07/01/1999

Sometimes reverb is used to enhance reality-applied, as if with an artist's paintbrush, to color, fatten, soften, smear or gel. Other times, reverb is

By Philip De Lancie ⋅ Published: 06/01/1999

With both DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD on the horizon, the compact disc may face two serious challenges to its long-held position as the...

By Michael Denten ⋅ Published: 06/01/1999

I don't want to date myself, but my relationship with Otari goes back to 1979 when I first bought a 1-inch, 8-track Model 7308...

By John Monforte ⋅ Published: 06/01/1999

The U95S is the latest microphone in the growing Soundelux line, features audiophile grade electronic components throughout and is designed to be the

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 05/01/1999

Although Sundholm may not be a familiar name in pro audio, Conrad Sundholm, the company's president/chief designer is hardly a newcomer to the industry.

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 05/01/1999

After years of creating top-selling plug-ins for Pro Tools, VST and DirectX formats, TC Works has taken the next step with SparkTM, a comprehensive

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 05/01/1999

One year ago, Mackie was completing its plans to acquire RCF, a major OEM supplier of speakers, horns and drivers to manufacturers and touring...

By Larry The O ⋅ Published: 05/01/1999

Of all the incredible advances currently occurring in digital audio, perhaps the most impressive of all is in the area of digital mixers. The...

By John Schaffer and Rob Baum ⋅ Published: 05/01/1999

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The Sundholm SL6.5w cabinet is a bass-reflex design with a flared 2-inch diameter port on the baffle. The cabinet is constructed

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 04/01/1999

Ribbon mics, by nature, exhibit a warm and friendly tone with a natural figure-8 pattern that's useful in a variety of studio applications. However,...

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 04/01/1999

There are more than a dozen entries in the "low cost" (i.e., less than $10,000) category of digital consoles, but in terms of pricing,...

By Larry The O ⋅ Published: 04/01/1999

In audio circles, the Lexicon name is virtually synonymous with "digital." The first commercial manufacturer of digital audio devices, Lexicon never made

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 03/01/1999

Look back 20 years and you'll find that one name ruled supreme in the field of studio monitors: The JBL 4311 was king, and...

By David Ogilvy ⋅ Published: 03/01/1999

The popularity of vintage audio gear has driven up prices and made desirable models hard to find. Some manufacturers are already emulating older equipment

By John Jaszcz ⋅ Published: 03/01/1999

Without the facility to monitor six or more channels clearly and transparently with one gain control, mixing for surround sound on your favorite console

By Mark Frink ⋅ Published: 02/01/1999

QSC Audio's second generation of lightweight amplifiers, the PLX Series, was introduced at the 1998 NSCA show in Las Vegas. With a two-rackspace form

By HUNTER PIPES ⋅ Published: 02/01/1999

The Professional Monitor Company's PMC IB1S midfield studio monitors provide one of the most sensational listening experiences I have enjoyed. I found

By ROB SHROCK ⋅ Published: 02/01/1999

The Roland VS-1680 is capable of making fully professional recordings at a level rivaling systems many times more expensive. In fact, I produced and...

By Scott Colburn ⋅ Published: 02/01/1999

The folks at Shure really know how to package a microphone to make one drool with anticipation. This mic looks good! Fortunately, the sleek...

By John Schaffer and Rob Baum ⋅ Published: 02/01/1999

The PMC IB1S is a three-way system. The 1-inch Vifa soft-dome HF tweeter is driven by a 1-inch-diameter voice coil and is mounted to...