Visual context for AKG release K371-BT closed-back headphones. At SM Mastering, we understand that modern music production is no longer confined to traditional brick-and-mortar studios. The demand for cross-compatible, high-fidelity monitoring equipment has skyrocketed in recent years. When news broke that the AKG release K371-BT closed-back headphones would hit the […]
Read MoreThe professional monitoring landscape experienced a monumental shift at the turn of the decade. As mastering engineers, our quest for acoustic transparency requires monitoring tools that offer absolute precision, uncolored frequency response, and reliable transient reproduction. At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for monitoring solutions that redefine […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we continuously evaluate tools that bridge the gap between pristine acoustic spaces and portable reference environments. The introduction of the adam audio studio pro sp5 – namm 2019 edition marked a significant milestone in headphone monitoring technology, translating the brand’s legendary ribbon tweeter precision into a closed-back, […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for monitoring solutions that bridge the gap between studio-grade precision and on-the-go portability. During our coverage of international trade shows, the akg k175, k245 & k275 headphones – namm 2019 launch stood out as a significant milestone for mobile producers and […]
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Visual context for 64 Audio upgrade their A2e custom IEMs. As mastering engineers, we understand that translation is everything. How your mix sounds in the studio must accurately project to the consumer, whether they are listening on high-end monitors, consumer headphones, or custom in-ear monitors (IEMs). It is always exciting […]
Read MoreAt the Musikmesse trade show in Frankfurt, Audio-Technica unveiled an exciting addition to their critically acclaimed M-Series monitoring lineup. Officially introduced as the messe 2018: audio-technica ath-m60x professional monitor headphones, these cans target broadcast, studio tracking, and mobile production environments. Combining the powerful sonic performance of their predecessors with a […]
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Visual context for Focal debut Shape Twin and new headphones. The landscape of modern audio engineering demands uncompromising precision, even within acoustically challenging project studios. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in transducer technology to provide our clients with the highest standards of master translation. Recently, the pro audio […]
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Visual context for ORA introduce the world’s first graphene headphones. In the pursuit of sonic perfection, audio engineers and mastering professionals have long struggled with the physical limitations of speaker diaphragm materials. For decades, traditional materials like paper, Mylar, and titanium have dominated the market, each carrying inherent compromises between […]
Read MoreAs mobile recording setups and remote production suites become standard in the modern audio landscape, professional-grade monitoring needs to adapt. This shift is precisely why the latest announcement that AKG launch foldable studio headphones has captured the attention of engineers worldwide. This new line of studio monitors aims to solve […]
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Visual context for Audeze launch the Maxwell 2 ANC. The landscape of mobile monitoring and spatial audio production has shifted dramatically over the past few years. As planar magnetic technology becomes more accessible, professional engineers are looking for tools that combine high-fidelity reproduction with isolation. In this context, we are […]
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