At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing hardware innovations that elevate the hybrid studio experience. The announcement of the antelope orion studio hd – summer namm release marks a significant milestone for high-end recording, mixing, and mastering setups. Designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between high-channel-count Pro Tools HD systems […]
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Roswell Audio show Delphos condenser mic at Summer NAMM | SM Mastering
The landscape of modern studio recording is constantly shifting, but occasionally a piece of hardware emerges that captures the attention of both boutique engineers and commercial studios alike. During our coverage of industry events, the buzz surrounding the roswell audio show delphos condenser mic at summer namm highlighted a significant […]
Read MoreAdvanced Audio introduce their take on C-800G | SM Mastering
The Sony C-800G remains one of the most legendary tube condenser microphones in recording history, prized for its breathtaking top-end clarity and vocal presence. However, its near-$10,000 price tag keeps it out of reach for the vast majority of independent creators, bedroom producers, and boutique commercial studios. This is why […]
Read MoreSerpent Audio shrink Splice MkII into 500-series | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how analogue hardware innovations impact the modern hybrid studio workflow. When Serpent Audio announced their plans to port their acclaimed 2U rackmount FET compressor to the lunchbox format, the news that serpent audio shrink splice mkii into 500-series generated massive excitement among hybrid mix […]
Read MoreBoss MD-500 & RV-500 demoed at Summer NAMM | SM Mastering
The professional audio production landscape is constantly evolving, and at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that can bridge the gap between live performance and pristine studio environments. Recently, the industry gathered to witness the highly anticipated boss md-500 & rv-500 demoed at summer namm, marking a significant milestone […]
Read MoreRevived Sphere brand repurposes preamp designs | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape is rich with vintage revivals, but few announcements have stirred as much excitement among analog purists as the return of Sphere. Known for occupying a legendary sonic middle ground between the lush weight of a Neve and the punchy transient response of an API, the original […]
Read MoreLuke Audio announce multi-pattern tube condenser | SM Mastering
The boutique microphone market has just received a major shakeup. With the recent news that **luke audio announce multi-pattern tube condenser** systems, studio engineers are paying close attention to this Nashville-based manufacturer. Their commitment to keeping all production of their microphones within the USA is a rare feat in the […]
Read MoreDI and feature-laden preamp launched by Useful Arts | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape has just welcomed an exciting new contender, as we analyze the groundbreaking di and feature-laden preamp launched by useful arts. Catering to both high-end project studios and live performance rigs, these new units promise to redefine how we capture instrumental and vocal signals. Useful Arts has […]
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Radial’s stereo Dante audio converters out now | SM Mastering
Visual context for Radial's stereo Dante audio converters out now. The professional audio landscape is continuously shifting toward networked digital environments, and Radial Engineering’s latest release marks a significant milestone for studio and live sound integration. With the official announcement that radial’s stereo dante audio converters out now, audio engineers […]
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Gothic Instruments release free edition of Dronar instrument | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gothic Instruments release free edition of Dronar instrument. The sound design community is buzzing with excitement as gothic instruments release free edition of dronar instrument. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that add depth, texture, and cinematic power […]
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