Outboard-Gear
Mäag Audio PREQ2 – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph finds "The Mäag Audio PREQ2 Dual-Channel Strip with Air Band is the recording/mixing channel for all seasons."
Reviews
Reviews
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.
Plug-ins
KIT Plugins BB N105 V2 Plug-In – A Real World Review
Reviewer Russ Long tries out the KIT Plugins BB N105 V2 Plug-In and finds it "sets a new bar in classic console emulation."
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.
Reviews
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.
Plug-ins
Sonible Smart:Limit – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine finds that Smart:Limit, Sonible has created a powerful plug-in that will simplify the workflow of audio pros everywhere.
Consoles
Fix Audio Designs Console – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph finds "The Fix Audio Designs Console opens up the universe of options in a customizable audio mixing console."
Plug-ins
FabFilter Volcano 3 Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Barry Rudolph finds that the "Volcano 3 is a fantastic tool for sculpting tonalities quickly."
Plug-ins
Eventide SplitEQ Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine takes on the new Eventide SplitEQ Plug-in and finds it to be both 'powerful and unique.'
Outboard-Gear
Hazelrigg VDI, VLC, VNE – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Wes Maebe finds DW Fearn's new Hazelrigg VDI, VLC, VNE D.I., Preamp and Compressor to be 'stunning.'
Reviews
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.
Reviews
Real-World Review: Argosy HaloK Workstation, Rack ’n Roll and Spire 360 Xi Speaker Stands
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione recently updated his facility, Catalyst Recording, with a new desk, rolling rack and speaker stands from Argosy. Here's how it...
Reviews
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."
Microphones
Austrian Audio CC8 Microphone — A Real-World Review
Mix's review team put the new Austrian Audio CC8 small-diaphragm condenser microphone to the test.
Plug-ins
Reverb Foundry Tai Chi – A Real-World Review
Our review team tries Reverb Foundry's Tai Chi latest reverb and finds it "should be standard kit in any plug-in folder."
Microphones
Morton KickTone Microphone – A Real-World Review
Mix's Barry Rudolph puts the Morton KickTone Microphone to the test in this Real-World Review.
Microphones
Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Mic – A Real-World Review
We took the new Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone for a spin.
Plug-ins
NUGEN Audio Paragon ST – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Steve La Cerra puts the NUGEN Audio Paragon ST convolution reverb plug-in to the test and finds it offers tons of user control.
Microphones
Warm Audio WA-8000 Mic – A Real-World Review
Warm Audio's new WA-8000 microphone recalls the classic Sony C800G in many ways—but not the price. Mike Levine checks it out for this real-world...
Plug-ins
Antares Auto-Tune Vocodist – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine dives into Antares Auto-Tune Vocodist plug-in and finds it offers "a ton of creative tools."
Microphones
PreSonus PD-70 Dynamic Microphone – A Real-World Review
Our review team took on the PreSonus PD-70 microphone and found it "wins as a workhorse of a mic." Here's why.
Plug-ins
SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Our review team put the SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP Plug-in to the test and came away impressed—here's why.
Outboard-Gear
Sterling SHA4 Headphone Amplifier – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione finds that despite mostly typical features, the Sterling Audio SHA4 headphone amp has some cool design quirks.
Plug-ins
Neold V76U73 Preamp/Compressor Plug-in — A Real-World Review
New plug-in house Neold has released its V76U73,which emulates vintage Telefunken preamp and compressor/limiters. What did our reviewer discover? Find out here!
Monitors
Ocean Way Audio Pro3 – A Real-World Review
Mike Levine puts Ocean Way Audio's Pro3 Studio Monitors to the test and finds they offer "exceptional clarity and detail." Find out more in...
Reviews
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...
Plug-ins
Baby Audio Smooth Operator – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione says the Baby Audio Smooth Operator plug-in makes makes dramatic tonal variations easily possible.
Reviews
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.
Daw -Recorders
Real-World Review: Audio Design Desk 1.7
Reviewer Mike Levine dives into the Mac-only audio-for-picture application Audio Design Desk 1.7 and finds it's become even more powerful.
Reviews
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."
Reviews
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.
Plug-ins
Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099 – A Real-World Review
Audio pro Mike Levine takes a deep dive into the Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099 plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
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.
Microphones
Vanguard Audio V44S Gen2 Microphone – A Real-World Review
We dug deep into the new Vanguard Audio V44S Gen2 Stereo Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Microphone, and found we liked what we heard.
Daw -Recorders
iZotope Spire Studio (2nd Gen.) – A Real-World Review
Recording pro Mike Levine puts iZotope's second-generation Spire Studio portable recording system to the test.
Reviews
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.
Reviews
Auralex ProPOD Acoustic Decouplers – A Real-World Review
Longtime Mix reviewer Barry Rudolph put Auralex's ProPOD Acoustic Decouplers to the test...here's how it turned out.
Plug-ins
Muramasa Audio Electrum – A Real-World Review
Recording pro Mike Levine puts the Muramasa Audio Electrum Guitar Amp-and-Effects Modeling plug-in to the test in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
Hit’n’Mix RipX DeepAudio — A Real-World Review
Studio pro Mike Levine takes Hit’n’Mix RipX DeepAudio for a spin and finds it to be powerful software for editing inside a stereo mix.
Plug-ins
Accusonus ERA Bundle – A Real-World Review
Engineer Fela Davis puts the Accusonus ERA Bundle of audio repair tools to the test in this Real-World Review.