Our 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 […]
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NAMM 2020 — Radial Engineering Hotshot 48V | SM Mastering
Live 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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Starmus V concert commemorates Moon Landings 50th Anniversary | SM Mastering
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 MoreDeskew Technologies Gig Performer 3 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
In 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 MoreDiGiCo 4REA4 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
When 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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Mackie launch new live speakers at NAMM | SM Mastering
Visual context for Mackie launch new live speakers at NAMM. The professional audio industry is buzzing following the major product announcement where we saw mackie launch new live speakers at namm. As live sound demands increase in complexity, both touring professionals and studio engineers seeking high-performance reference systems are looking […]
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Plectronica – Bill Nelson at 70 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Plectronica – Bill Nelson at 70. As audio mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing how legendary artists transition their intricate studio soundscapes onto the live stage. Bill Nelson, a pioneer of art-rock, synth-pop, and ambient guitar styling, has spent over four decades pushing the boundaries of home […]
Read MoreWaves launch SoundGrid Mobile Server at AES (Video) | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in DSP-assisted mixing and mastering technology. During our coverage of the latest industry conventions, we witnessed the exciting announcement where waves launch soundgrid mobile server at aes (video) to solve portability challenges for engineers on the move. As local CPU resources become increasingly […]
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Audio-Technica ship new wireless systems | SM Mastering
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 MoreMesse 2018: Avid S6L expansion | SM Mastering
The 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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