Visual context for Ear Trumpet Labs present stealthy Dark Edwina. The boutique audio market is buzzing with excitement over the latest limited-edition release from Portland-based microphone designers. Known for their unique, hand-crafted aesthetic and feedback-resistant designs, the team has taken their flagship Edwina microphone and given it a rugged, tactical […]
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Visual context for Audio-Technica ship new wireless systems. Navigating the increasingly crowded UHF spectrum has become one of the greatest challenges for live sound engineers and broadcast professionals. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware evolutions that impact signal integrity from the stage to the studio. In a major move […]
Read MoreThe landscape of professional live sound reinforcement shifted dramatically with the monumental release of the messe 2018: avid s6l expansion. Avid’s highly acclaimed Venue S6L range of live-sound mixing consoles received a comprehensive series of updates that redefined the capabilities of modern front-of-house and monitor engineers. Crucially, these updates didn’t […]
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Visual context for Heritage Audio launch Bluetooth streaming module. In the rapidly evolving world of professional audio, bridging the gap between consumer playback systems and high-end studio consoles has always presented a unique set of challenges. Historically, engineers have relied on consumer-grade adapters, unbalanced auxiliary cables, or complex routing setups […]
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Visual context for M-Audio update popular Keystation series. As professional engineers, we understand that a MIDI controller functions as the central nervous system of any modern hybrid studio. When manufacturers like M-Audio update popular keystation series hardware, we take notice of how these changes improve tactile workflow and performance reliability. […]
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Visual context for Genelec unveil new high-SPL monitors. The landscape of modern monitoring is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of spatial, immersive, and high-headroom audio production. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that redefine reference listening standards. In a major move to address these requirements, industry […]
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Visual context for Sound Semiconductor release huge Quad VCA data sheet . In the world of professional audio engineering and synthesizer design, the voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) stands as a foundational building block. Whether shaping the envelope of an analog synthesizer or driving the gain reduction element of a boutique mastering compressor, […]
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Visual context for PreSonus update FaderPort and intro Studio 2|4. As digital audio workstations continue to evolve, hardware integration has become paramount for modern hybrid studios, which is why the recent announcement of the presonus update faderport and intro studio 2|4 has generated significant excitement among mixing and mastering engineers. […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of reference-grade monitoring solutions to ensure our clients and readers have access to the highest fidelity playback systems. During the summer namm 2018: fender in-ear monitors announcement, the pro audio industry took notice of Fender’s aggressive leap into the high-end personal […]
Read MoreThe pursuit of pristine acoustic capture has always been a primary objective at SM Mastering. During our technical deep-dives on industry trade shows, few innovations have caught our attention quite like the microphone upgrades showcased recently. During our coverage of summer namm 18: dpa 4099 core became one of the […]
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