Ribbon microphones have traditionally been reserved for highly controlled studio environments due to their delicate elements and bidirectional figure-of-8 polar patterns. However, at the recent AES Convention, the pro audio industry stood still as the team at AEA show off their KU5A supercardioid ribbon mic, showcasing a massive breakthrough in […]
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Amphion unveil the FlexBase25 bass system | SM Mastering
Traditional subwoofers have long been the bane of professional mastering and mixing engineers. While they promise to deliver the elusive lowest octaves of human hearing, they frequently introduce a host of acoustic issues, including phase cancellations, crossover smearing, and translation discrepancies. At SM Mastering, we understand that accurate low-frequency reproduction […]
Read MoreAntelope show us their new Edge modelling mics | SM Mastering
In their latest product release, antelope show us their new edge modelling mics, shaking up the virtual microphone market by introducing high-performance hardware designed for seamless software emulation. As mastering and mixing engineers at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that capture pristine transients and provide […]
Read MoreSE launch DM1 Dynamite in-line preamp at AES (Video) | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape is constantly evolving, bringing compact solutions to long-standing studio challenges. Following the massive industry buzz from the official se launch dm1 dynamite in-line preamp at aes (video), engineers and home studio owners alike have been eager to see how this stick-dynamite-shaped tool performs in real-world scenarios. […]
Read MoreWaves launch SoundGrid Mobile Server at AES (Video) | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in DSP-assisted mixing and mastering technology. During our coverage of the latest industry conventions, we witnessed the exciting announcement where waves launch soundgrid mobile server at aes (video) to solve portability challenges for engineers on the move. As local CPU resources become increasingly […]
Read MoreWaves Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain launched | SM Mastering
As professional mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for tools that bridge the gap between vintage analog warmth and modern digital precision. The audio community recently experienced a major milestone when the waves abbey road tg mastering chain launched worldwide. This powerful plug-in recreates the legendary EMI TG12410 […]
Read MoreApogee Symphony I/O MkII now speaks Dante | SM Mastering
The professional recording landscape is undergoing a massive shift towards networked audio, and high-end conversion is leading the charge. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look for ways to optimize signal paths, reduce latency, and maintain pristine audio fidelity. A major milestone in this evolution has arrived: the […]
Read MoreBitwig 2.4 — SynthFest UK 2018 | SM Mastering
The digital audio workstation landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade, with non-linear production suites leading the charge in creative engineering. For mastering engineers and electronic music producers alike, staying updated on software developments is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. During our team’s attendance at the Sheffield exhibition, […]
Read MoreStudio Electronics SE-02 Ext Box — SynthFest UK 2018 | SM Mastering
When analyzing the boutique synthesizer market, the debut of the studio electronics se-02 ext box — synthfest uk 2018 announcement marked a significant evolution for analog hardware workflows. Roland’s Boutique SE-02 turned heads upon release, establishing itself as the first analog device in the miniature Boutique lineup. Created as a […]
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Gothic Instruments release DRONAR World Flutes module | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gothic Instruments release DRONAR World Flutes module. The sound design world has just received a major upgrade as the gothic instruments release dronar world flutes module, the tenth iteration in their highly acclaimed series of atmosphere-building tools. Over the years, the DRONAR engine has established itself as […]
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