Visual context for NAMM 2021: Black Lion Audio release their first ever interface. The professional recording landscape experienced a massive paradigm shift during the virtual events of namm 2021: black lion audio release their first ever interface, the Revolution 2×2. For over a decade, boutique gear modders and audio engineers […]
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NAMM 2021: Bus-powered Zen Go interface from Antelope | SM Mastering
Visual context for NAMM 2021: Bus-powered Zen Go interface from Antelope. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for compact hardware that doesn’t compromise on audio quality. During the virtual gear exhibitions of early 2021, one particular release caught our eye for its incredible promise of […]
Read MoreAudient overhaul their interfaces | SM Mastering
Visual context for Audient overhaul their interfaces. As professional mastering engineers, we constantly monitor hardware upgrades that can elevate the monitoring and recording chain of project studios. Recently, British console and preamp giants have made waves in the industry; indeed, when audient overhaul their interfaces, the entire production community takes […]
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE REVIEW: Avid’s Pro Tools | Carbon | SM Mastering
Visual context for EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: Avid's Pro Tools | Carbon. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing the boundary-pushing hardware shaping modern music production. In this exclusive review: avid’s pro tools | carbon, we dive deep into how this hybrid audio interface transforms studio workflows by combining native CPU power […]
Read MoreTascam announce US-HR range of interfaces | SM Mastering
Visual context for Tascam announce US-HR range of interfaces. For home studio owners worldwide, the news that Tascam announce US-HR range of interfaces has sparked incredible interest in the budget hardware market. Designed specifically for mobile musicians, podcasters, streamers, and home studio enthusiasts, this new lineup builds upon the legacy […]
Read MoreSSL expand interface software bundle | SM Mastering
Visual context for SSL expand interface software bundle. In the modern project studio, getting that polished, radio-ready sound relies heavily on the quality of your processing tools. Solid State Logic (SSL) has raised the bar once again by enhancing their already impressive desktop audio interfaces with a massive software upgrade. […]
Read MoreFocusrite expand RedNet range… | SM Mastering
Visual context for Focusrite expand RedNet range…. As studio environments continue to transition into fully networked IP-based ecosystems, major industry announcements are always highly anticipated by professional audio engineers. Today, we dive into the technical details of how the team at focusrite expand rednet range… to accommodate modern immersive workflows. […]
Read MoreRME announce HDSPe AIO Pro | SM Mastering
Visual context for RME announce HDSPe AIO Pro. When industry leaders like rme announce hdspe aio pro, the professional audio community takes notice. In the high-stakes world of mastering and broadcast engineering, the PCI Express format remains the gold standard for ultra-low latency and robust stability. With this new release, […]
Read MoreRemember Summer NAMM 18: Antelope Plug-in updates | SM Mastering
As professional audio engineers, we closely monitor how hardware and software integration evolves to serve modern project and commercial studios. During the trade show season, several major announcements caught our attention, but few are as impactful for desktop producers and studio owners as the summer namm 18: antelope plug-in updates. […]
Read MoreRemember AES 2017: Antelope Discrete Microphone System (Video) | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for revolutionary studio technology that refines the tracking and mixing process. During the legendary AES convention, Antelope Audio made a massive splash by introducing their custom ecosystem, which we explore in detail in this guide on the aes 2017: antelope discrete […]
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