Visual context for New compact monitor from Wayne Jones Audio. At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking breakthroughs in reference monitoring technology to ensure our master files translate flawlessly across all playback systems. The arrival of the new compact monitor from wayne jones audio, officially known as the Baby Reds, […]
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Visual context for ADAM’s T Series gains a larger model. For home studio owners and semi-professional mixing engineers, achieving accurate low-end monitoring has always been an expensive challenge. Standard 5-inch and 7-inch monitors often roll off just where the critical sub-bass frequencies begin to shape the groove. With the latest […]
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Visual context for Rode release NT-USB Mini. As studio environments continue to evolve, the demand for compact, high-quality recording gear has never been higher. Following the official rode release nt-usb mini, desktop creators, podcasters, and mobile musicians finally have a high-performance condenser microphone that fits in the palm of their […]
Read MoreThe annual NAMM show in Anaheim is always a hotbed for groundbreaking music technology, and the launch of the namm 2020 — arturia keylab essential 88 represented a major shift for project studio owners. As mastering engineers and studio professionals at SM Mastering, we understand that a controller’s keyboard action […]
Read MoreThe landscape of portable desktop recording has evolved dramatically, forcing manufacturers to design hardware that satisfies both ease-of-use and sonic purity. During our coverage of the trade show season, the namm 2020 — akg lyra launch stood out as a major shift in the USB microphone market. At SM Mastering, […]
Read MoreThe pro audio landscape underwent a significant shift during the Anaheim convention, where the highly anticipated **namm 2020 — sontronics podcast pro** was first introduced to the public. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to the capture stage, knowing that a pristine vocal recording makes all […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in signal path technology, both for the studio environment and live stage setups. High-quality front-end gear is critical to capturing the organic dynamics of acoustic instruments before they ever reach the mixing console or mastering stage. During our review of new hardware releases, […]
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Visual context for Neumann unveil their first-ever headphones. The professional monitoring landscape has experienced a monumental shift. In an unexpected yet highly anticipated move, neumann unveil their first-ever headphones, the NDH 20. Known worldwide for engineering industry-standard condenser microphones and pristine studio monitors, the German manufacturer has finally closed the […]
Read MoreWhen managing complex multi-keyboard rigs on stage or in the studio, signal routing, noise control, and digital conversion present major hurdles. The announcement of the radial kl8 – namm 2019 solved these critical pain points for keyboardists globally by offering a highly durable, 1U rackmount solution. Offering comprehensive “total keyboard […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of high-end studio monitoring. The debut of the unity audio rock mk3 – namm 2019 marked a significant milestone for Unity Audio as they celebrated their tenth anniversary of the acclaimed Rock series. This iteration promises to deliver the same highly […]
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