Visual context for Get help from the pros with MuSOS. In the high-stakes world of professional audio production, studio downtime is the ultimate enemy. Whether you are dealing with a complex MIDI routing issue in a live rig or trying to configure a glitchy digital audio workstation (DAW) during a […]
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Visual context for Scanner Sunday – Live Stream concert. The intersection of live musical improvisation and high-fidelity broadcast engineering represents one of the most challenging frontiers for modern audio professionals. When legendary ambient pioneer Robin Rimbaud, known globally as Scanner, announced his upcoming live improvised set, audio engineers and synthesists […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Electro-Voice Evolve 50M. At SM Mastering, we constantly keep our finger on the pulse of professional audio innovation, which is why the announcements during namm 2021: electro-voice evolve 50m caught our immediate attention. While our primary focus is pristine studio mastering, understanding how sound translates […]
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Visual context for New portable subwoofer from Yorkville. The landscape of portable live sound is evolving rapidly, and the latest release from Canadian PA specialists Yorkville Sound is a testament to this shift. Here at SM Mastering, we analyze audio hardware from both studio monitoring and live sound perspectives to […]
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Visual context for HK Audio launch Polar 12. As mastering engineers, our ears are tuned to detect the finest nuances of transient response, spatial imaging, and spectral balance. While our daily work at SM Mastering focuses on clinical studio environments, we closely follow live sound innovations that bridge the gap […]
Read MoreOur team at SM Mastering has been analyzing playback redundancy systems, and the aes 2017: radial backtrack (video) showcase highlighted how critical seamless switching is for modern touring acts. Designed by Radial Engineering, this compact stereo audio switcher addresses the nightmare scenario of every playback engineer: a primary backing track […]
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 […]
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Visual context for Starmus V concert commemorates Moon Landings 50th Anniversary. The intersection of astrophysics, spatial orchestration, and high-fidelity sound reinforcement reached its zenith at one of the most ambitious live events of the decade. The legendary starmus v concert commemorates moon landings 50th anniversary, bringing together stellar figures such […]
Read MoreIn the evolving landscape of live music production, finding a plugin host that balances rock-solid stability with near-zero latency has historically been a significant challenge for performing artists. Traditional DAWs, while excellent for studio multitrack recording, are often bloated and prone to system crashes under the high-pressure demands of the […]
Read MoreWhen we look back at historical milestones in live sound architecture, the official launch of the digico 4rea4 – namm 2019 platform stands as a paradigm shift for system integrators. Designed to deliver uncompromising audio fidelity in challenging multi-space venue designs, this system introduced a scalable processing core coupled with […]
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