As seasoned mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating new playback systems to see how they translate in various environments. When industry veterans at Kali Audio show us their affordable LP6 monitors, the entire home studio market takes notice. Originally announced at the AES Convention in New York, […]
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DPA’s new 3mm subminiature mics are vanishingly small | SM Mastering
As audio professionals, we are constantly evaluating the frontier of microphone technology. The industry is buzzing because dpa’s new 3mm subminiature mics are vanishingly small without compromising on audio quality. For years, engineers had to choose between visual transparency and raw acoustic fidelity. Typically, shrinking a capsule meant sacrificing dynamic […]
Read MoreiZotope aim to take the heavy lifting out of vocal processing with Nectar 3 | SM Mastering
In the modern recording landscape, achieving a pristine, radio-ready vocal can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of mixing. With their latest plugin suite, the main izotope aim to take the heavy lifting out of vocal processing with nectar 3 is clearly felt by engineers worldwide. By combining intelligent […]
Read MoreSPL Crescendo: the first eight-channel 120V mic preamp | SM Mastering
In the high-end recording world, headroom is king. When engineers seek absolute clarity and realistic transient reproduction, standard power supplies often become the bottleneck. That is why we at SM Mastering are incredibly excited to analyze the technical brilliance behind the SPL Crescendo: the first eight-channel 120V mic preamp. German […]
Read MoreAccusonus aim to fix your vocals with ERA Voice Leveler | SM Mastering
In the modern post-production suite, achieving consistent vocal dynamics is a constant battle; this is why accusonus aim to fix your vocals with era voice leveler by streamlining the traditional workflow. Dynamics processing has historically relied on a delicate balance of threshold, ratio, attack, and release times. When dealing with […]
Read MoreThe Whitestone Audio P331 is all about classy, subtle harmonics | SM Mastering
In the high-stakes world of professional stereo mastering, achieving that elusive sense of depth, dimension, and cohesive glue without sacrificing transient detail is a delicate balancing act. Many digital processors try to emulate the warmth of analog hardware, yet they often fall short of replicating the complex physical interactions of […]
Read MoreAudio-Technica reveal drum mic packs for all | SM Mastering
Capturing the raw energy, punch, and nuanced transients of an acoustic drum kit has historically been one of the most challenging tasks in music production. Here at SM Mastering, we often receive multitracks where poorly chosen microphones or inadequate setups compromise the final master’s clarity. That is why we are […]
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Inventor of FM synthesis to give lecture and concert | SM Mastering
Visual context for Inventor of FM synthesis to give lecture and concert. Frequency modulation (FM) synthesis represents one of the most significant technological breakthroughs in the history of electronic music and digital synthesis. As mastering engineers and sound designers, we continuously trace the roots of modern digital timbre back to […]
Read MoreWatch this demo of iZotope RX 7 (AES 2018) | SM Mastering
The evolution of audio restoration has reached a point where tools can seemingly perform miracles on damaged recordings. Here at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we always keep our eyes on tools that redefine post-production and music mastering workflows. During the Audio Engineering Society convention in 2018, iZotope unveiled groundbreaking updates […]
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Sequential Prophet XL announced | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sequential Prophet XL announced. With the recent industry news that the **sequential prophet xl announced** a massive expansion to Dave Smith’s flagship hybrid synthesizer line, keyboardists and studio engineers alike have been buzzing with anticipation. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how new hardware releases affect dynamic […]
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