The landscape of portable desktop recording has evolved dramatically, forcing manufacturers to design hardware that satisfies both ease-of-use and sonic purity. During our coverage of the trade show season, the namm 2020 — akg lyra launch stood out as a major shift in the USB microphone market. At SM Mastering, […]
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NAMM 2020 — Radial Engineering HDI | SM Mastering
In the pursuit of pristine signal chains and rich analog warmth, the direct box (DI) has traditionally been relegated to a utilitarian role. However, when Radial Engineering unveiled their flagship studio direct box, it fundamentally changed the paradigm of DI design. Originally introduced during the **namm 2020 — radial engineering […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Sontronics Podcast Pro | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape underwent a significant shift during the Anaheim convention, where the highly anticipated **namm 2020 — sontronics podcast pro** was first introduced to the public. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to the capture stage, knowing that a pristine vocal recording makes all […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Akai MPC One | SM Mastering
The landscape of standalone music production experienced a monumental shift with the announcement of the NAMM 2020 — Akai MPC One. Designed as a compact, affordable, yet uncompromising entry point into the legendary MPC ecosystem, this hardware unit successfully bridged the gap between old-school tactile sampling and modern digital workflows. […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Radial Engineering PZ Pro | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in signal path technology, both for the studio environment and live stage setups. High-quality front-end gear is critical to capturing the organic dynamics of acoustic instruments before they ever reach the mixing console or mastering stage. During our review of new hardware releases, […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Heil Sound PR37 mic | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape changed significantly during the winter trade shows of 2020. Among the standout announcements, the introduction of the namm 2020 — heil sound pr37 mic marked a new era for live and studio vocal capture. As mastering engineers, we continuously analyze how tracking microphones affect the final […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — DPA 4560 Binaural | SM Mastering
The audio industry has long chased the holy grail of perfect spatial reproduction. The buzz surrounding the landmark announcement of the namm 2020 — dpa 4560 binaural launch was palpable among acoustic engineers and immersive sound designers alike. Binaural recording, which captures audio exactly as human ears perceive it, has […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Waves Distortion Collection | SM Mastering
In the modern digital audio workstation, achieving the elusive warmth, grit, and character of vintage analog hardware remains a primary goal for mix engineers and mastering houses alike. During the annual winter music trade show, the launch of the namm 2020 — waves distortion collection shook up the plugin market […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Austrian Audio – Hi-X55 & Hi-X550 | SM Mastering
The professional monitoring landscape experienced a monumental shift at the turn of the decade. As mastering engineers, our quest for acoustic transparency requires monitoring tools that offer absolute precision, uncolored frequency response, and reliable transient reproduction. At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for monitoring solutions that redefine […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Sontronics Saturn 2 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape experienced a major milestone with the introduction of updated boutique studio equipment. Specifically, the buzz generated at SM Mastering Audio Articles remains centered on high-fidelity capture tools. One of the standout physical hardware releases unveiled during the exciting announcements at namm 2020 — sontronics saturn 2 […]
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