Visual context for NAMM 2021: Ashdown debut studio monitors. The studio monitor market is fiercely competitive, dominated by long-standing acoustic giants. However, during the industry announcement of namm 2021: ashdown debut studio monitors, the British company known for their world-class bass amplifiers made a surprising and highly sophisticated entry into […]
Read More
Visual context for NAMM 2021: Bus-powered Zen Go interface from Antelope. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for compact hardware that doesn’t compromise on audio quality. During the virtual gear exhibitions of early 2021, one particular release caught our eye for its incredible promise of […]
Read More
Visual context for NAMM 2021: Nugen Stereoizer Elements announced. At the digital event of namm 2021: nugen stereoizer elements announced a major shift in how producers and mastering engineers approach spatial design. Nugen Audio, the highly respected UK-based team famous for their precision analysis tools and the groundbreaking Paragon reverb, […]
Read More
Visual context for NAMM 2021: New Onyx mixers from Mackie. The professional recording landscape has undergone vast transformations since the early 2000s, yet the demand for high-quality, versatile analog summing and multitrack recording interfaces remains stronger than ever. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate new hardware tools to see how […]
Read More
Visual context for NAMM 2021: Oktava MK-207. The virtual gear landscape of the early 2020s brought several fascinating hardware announcements, but few captured the attention of studio engineers quite like Oktava’s premium handheld condenser. When we first analyzed the news from namm 2021: oktava mk-207 stood out as one of […]
Read More
Visual context for NAMM 2021: KRK upgrade subwoofers. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor developments in monitoring technology. During the recent digital events, the announcement of the namm 2021: krk upgrade subwoofers sent waves of excitement through the music production community. Building on the massive success […]
Read More
Visual context for IK Multimedia unveil new Uno synths. With the recent industry-wide announcement that ik multimedia unveil new uno synths, the analog synthesizer landscape has received a massive injection of versatility. For years, producers have sought portable instruments that do not compromise on sonic architecture. IK Multimedia has answered […]
Read More
Visual context for Speck revive the Xtramix. The pro audio landscape is experiencing a massive hardware resurgence. For synthesizer collectors and hybrid studio owners, managing a high channel count of line-level instruments has always been a complex cabling challenge. This is why engineers around the world are thrilled to see […]
Read More
Visual context for Yamaha expand YC series. The music production landscape is constantly shifting, but some hardware legacies remain timeless. Here at SM Mastering, we frequently process tracks recorded on classic vintage gear, noting how the subtle imperfections of legacy circuitry add depth to a master. It is always a […]
Read More
Visual context for New high-end MTM monitor from OS Acoustics. At SM Mastering, our pursuit of sonic perfection requires us to constantly evaluate the latest advancements in electro-acoustic engineering. Following the critical success of their debut DB7 nearfield monitors, Bournemouth-based manufacturer OS Acoustics has unveiled a striking new addition to […]
Read More