Visual context for Apple set to ditch Intel?. The audio production world is currently facing a massive technological crossroads, with rumors strongly indicating that apple set to ditch intel? in favor of custom ARM-based silicon. For professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, hardware stability and processing overhead are everything. A […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely monitor how conversion hardware affects the final master. During our retrospective analysis of landmark industry gear, the announcement of the ferrofish show pulse 16: prolight + sound 2017 stands out as a turning point for affordable, high-density AD/DA conversion. German pro-audio specialist Ferrofish launched this […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely monitor industry milestones that shape the sonic landscape, and the aes 2017: coleman audio ca500eq (video) presentation remains a landmark moment for mastering engineers seeking pristine analog tone shaping. When Glenn Coleman introduced this four-band stereo equalizer at the Audio Engineering Society convention in New […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely follow industry-defining announcements, and our coverage of the aes 2017: eventide h9000 (video) launch highlights one of the most powerful digital audio advancements of the decade. The rackmount processor market has long been dominated by legendary legacy units, but Eventide’s introduction of their flagship H9000 […]
Read MoreThe quest for the ultimate signal-to-noise ratio in modern recording has led to some incredible engineering breakthroughs over the years. During our coverage of aes 2017: lewitt lct540 subzero (video), we witnessed a massive paradigm shift in capsule and circuit design. Austrian microphone manufacturer Lewitt showcased their flagship single-pattern large-diaphragm […]
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Visual context for AMS Neve release 1073 OPX. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that respects the rich heritage of analog warmth while seamlessly integrating into the modern, digital studio environment. This year marks the historic 50th anniversary of the legendary 1073 microphone […]
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Visual context for McDSP announce APB-8 & Moo X mixer. As professional mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for innovative tools that successfully bridge the gap between digital convenience and true analog warmth. Today, we are thrilled to discuss a major update in the pro audio industry as […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking advancements in acoustic engineering to ensure our mastering chain remains world-class. One of the most significant milestones in recent monitoring history was the groundbreaking showcase at namm 2020 — ex machina soundworks pulsar & quasar. This event marked the official debut of a […]
Read MoreLive performances require seamless transitions and reliable communication channels between artists and technical crews. During the landmark events of namm 2020 — radial engineering hotshot 48v made its official debut, solving a long-standing issue for live sound engineers who use high-quality condenser microphones on stage. The introduction of the namm […]
Read MoreIn the pursuit of pristine signal chains and rich analog warmth, the direct box (DI) has traditionally been relegated to a utilitarian role. However, when Radial Engineering unveiled their flagship studio direct box, it fundamentally changed the paradigm of DI design. Originally introduced during the **namm 2020 — radial engineering […]
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