Visual context for Peluso revisit the U47. The quest for the legendary vocal sound of the mid-20th century has led many manufacturers to replicate vintage tube microphones. In this technical analysis, we look closely at how Peluso revisit the u47 with their latest solid-state microphone, the P-47 SS. By utilizing […]
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Visual context for Warm Audio take on the U67. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we often analyze how vintage tube microphones translate into modern digital masters. Today, we are analyzing the warm audio take on the u67, a microphone that promises to bring legendary 1960s warmth to contemporary project […]
Read MoreThe pro audio landscape changed significantly during the winter trade shows of 2020. Among the standout announcements, the introduction of the namm 2020 — heil sound pr37 mic marked a new era for live and studio vocal capture. As mastering engineers, we continuously analyze how tracking microphones affect the final […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely follow hardware innovations that redefine modern recording, and the debut of the **chandler tg microphone – namm 2019** was one of those landmark moments. Bridging the gap between historic Abbey Road analog warmth and state-of-the-art microphone design, this large-diaphragm phantom-powered condenser microphone turned heads globally […]
Read MoreThe pro audio landscape experienced a major shift during the winter of 2019 when Telefunken Elektroakustik announced the complete overhaul of their popular R-F-T series. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to how signals are captured at the source; a pristine tracking stage translates directly to […]
Read MoreThe landscape of home recording and professional studio tracking experienced a notable shift during the historic showcase of the blue ember – namm 2019 launch. As audio engineers at SM Mastering, we closely monitor gear evolution, and Blue Microphones’ introduction of a compact, side-address XLR condenser microphone tailored for creators […]
Read MoreRibbon microphones have traditionally been reserved for highly controlled studio environments due to their delicate elements and bidirectional figure-of-8 polar patterns. However, at the recent AES Convention, the pro audio industry stood still as the team at AEA show off their KU5A supercardioid ribbon mic, showcasing a massive breakthrough in […]
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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 […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that bridge the gap between vintage aesthetic appeal and modern acoustic precision. One such tool that has captured our attention is the Sontronics Corona dynamic microphone, which we first caught wind of during the summer namm 18: sontronics corona […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we understand that a flawless master starts with a pristine recording. Over the years, we have analyzed numerous microphone technologies designed to optimize the tracking process, but few caught our attention quite like the announcement of the namm 2018: lewitt lct 441 flex. Introduced as a highly […]
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