Visual context for Aston Element design enters final phase. The landscape of studio microphone manufacturing is undergoing a democratic revolution. We are thrilled to report that the aston element design enters final phase, marking a monumental shift in how modern studio microphones are developed. By involving thousands of audio engineers, […]
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Visual context for HeadRush announce major update to Looperboard. As live performance setups and hybrid studio environments become increasingly sophisticated, the line between hardware loopers and fully fledged digital audio workstations continues to blur. In a major move for modern performers, headrush announce major update to looperboard, delivering firmware version […]
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Visual context for Aston finalise design of the Element. It is not often that the public gets a direct say in the development of high-end studio gear, but that is exactly what happened when SM Mastering Audio Articles analyzed how the developers at Aston finalise design of the Element. British […]
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Visual context for Aston reveal the Element. When the engineers at Aston reveal the Element, they aren’t just launching another studio microphone; they are presenting a masterclass in crowdsourced acoustic engineering. For years, the microphone industry has relied on legacy designs and the proprietary signatures of classic brands. Aston Microphones […]
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Visual context for AMS Neve launch new console. For hybrid studios looking to combine the tactile warmth of analog hardware with the fast-paced efficiency of modern digital audio workstations, it is always a historic moment when ams neve launch new console hardware. Here at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we have […]
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Visual context for Fostex 6301DT unveiled. The audio world has experienced a remarkable bridge between analog legacy and digital convenience with the fostex 6301dt unveiled as a modern classic. For over 35 years, the Fostex 6301 series has been an indispensable tool in broadcast trucks, mastering suites, and recording studios […]
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Visual context for PreSonus expand Eris monitor series with E7 XT. With the industry evolving rapidly, the announcement that presonus expand eris monitor series with e7 xt has generated significant buzz among independent mixing and mastering engineers. Studio monitors are the window into your mix, and finding the sweet spot […]
Read MoreThe AES Convention in New York is always a landmark event for music production technology, showcasing tools that redefine how we capture and shape sound. At SM Mastering, we closely follow industry-defining events, and our coverage of the aes 2017: se 2200, v7x & v7 mc1 (video) showcase highlights a […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing hardware innovations that redefine precision in critical listening environments. During our coverage of the **aes 2017: jbl 7 series powered monitors (video)** release, we observed a monumental shift in how active nearfield monitors manage headroom and acoustic directivity. Harman’s launch of the self-powered […]
Read MoreOur team at SM Mastering has been analyzing playback redundancy systems, and the aes 2017: radial backtrack (video) showcase highlighted how critical seamless switching is for modern touring acts. Designed by Radial Engineering, this compact stereo audio switcher addresses the nightmare scenario of every playback engineer: a primary backing track […]
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