Visual context for Clavia announce Nord Piano 5. It is always an exciting day in the pro-audio world when Clavia announce Nord Piano 5, representing the next step in the evolution of professional stage and studio keyboards. As mastering engineers, we look at new instruments not just as performance tools, […]
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Visual context for Kali Audio unveil IN-5 compact three-way monitor. When news broke that kali audio unveil in-5 compact three-way monitor, the professional monitoring community immediately took notice. Following the highly acclaimed release of their debut three-way design, the IN-8, the engineers at Kali Audio have condensed their groundbreaking coincident […]
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Visual context for IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2 preamp. At SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating portable recording solutions that bridge the gap between high-end studio quality and on-the-go convenience. In the world of mobile audio interfacing, the ik multimedia irig pre 2 preamp has stood out as an incredibly […]
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Visual context for Marantz release USB podcasting microphone. The audio landscape is evolving rapidly as professional hi-fi manufacturers pivot toward the desktop creator economy. Here at SM Mastering, we analyze gear not just by its specification sheet, but by how it translates in real-world mixing and mastering environments. The recent […]
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Visual context for Universal Audio guitar pedals unveiled. With the exciting news of the universal audio guitar pedals unveiled, the boundaries between studio-grade processing and live floorboards have officially dissolved. For decades, engineers, guitarists, and producers have relied on the legendary emulation technology of Universal Audio (UA) within the safety […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Electro-Voice Evolve 50M. At SM Mastering, we constantly keep our finger on the pulse of professional audio innovation, which is why the announcements during namm 2021: electro-voice evolve 50m caught our immediate attention. While our primary focus is pristine studio mastering, understanding how sound translates […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Visual context for Win a trip to Metropolis with Harman. For audio engineers and music producers looking to elevate their studio setup while securing a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the latest campaign from Harman Pro is an absolute game-changer. This exciting opportunity gives professionals and enthusiasts alike the chance to win a […]
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Visual context for M-Audio unveil two compact BX-series monitors. The affordable monitoring landscape is shifting as m-audio unveil two compact bx-series monitors designed to bridge the gap between casual multimedia listening and professional-grade nearfield monitoring. Known as the BX3 and BX4, these active desktop reference monitors offer highly compact footprints […]
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