The landscape of portable desktop recording has evolved dramatically, forcing manufacturers to design hardware that satisfies both ease-of-use and sonic purity. During our coverage of the trade show season, the namm 2020 — akg lyra launch stood out as a major shift in the USB microphone market. At SM Mastering, […]
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NAMM 2020 — Sontronics Saturn 2 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape experienced a major milestone with the introduction of updated boutique studio equipment. Specifically, the buzz generated at SM Mastering Audio Articles remains centered on high-fidelity capture tools. One of the standout physical hardware releases unveiled during the exciting announcements at namm 2020 — sontronics saturn 2 […]
Read MoresE Microphones V Kick & V Beat – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how tracking gear influences the final master. The foundation of a stellar master is always a pristine mix, which in turn relies on exceptional source recordings. Drum kits have historically presented the greatest challenge for tracking engineers due to bleed, phase correlation, and dynamic […]
Read MoreAston Microphones Stealth – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape experienced a significant shift during the winter of 2019 when British manufacturer Aston Microphones announced their latest flagship dynamic microphone. As mastering engineers and studio owners at SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for versatile transducers that can handle high sound pressure levels while […]
Read MoreAntelope USB Edge Mic – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
As professional audio engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing hardware innovations that bridge the gap between studio-grade fidelity and portable convenience. During our coverage of industry events, the debut of the antelope usb edge mic – namm 2019 captured our immediate attention. Representing Antelope Audio’s first foray into […]
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AEA launch KU5A supercardioid ribbon mic | SM Mastering
Visual context for AEA launch KU5A supercardioid ribbon mic. The recording landscape has been forever altered by the integration of active ribbon microphones into modern studio environments. With the recent aea launch ku5a supercardioid ribbon mic, AEA Ribbon Mics has redefined what a ribbon transducer can achieve outside the traditional […]
Read MoreMesse 2018: Burg M1 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape is constantly evolving, yet certain milestone events introduce gear that captures the immediate attention of engineers worldwide. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor these developments to ensure our clients receive the highest fidelity. One such standout moment occurred at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, where Burg Audio unveiled […]
Read MoreAdvanced Audio introduce their take on C-800G | SM Mastering
The Sony C-800G remains one of the most legendary tube condenser microphones in recording history, prized for its breathtaking top-end clarity and vocal presence. However, its near-$10,000 price tag keeps it out of reach for the vast majority of independent creators, bedroom producers, and boutique commercial studios. This is why […]
Read MoreLuke Audio announce multi-pattern tube condenser | SM Mastering
The boutique microphone market has just received a major shakeup. With the recent news that **luke audio announce multi-pattern tube condenser** systems, studio engineers are paying close attention to this Nashville-based manufacturer. Their commitment to keeping all production of their microphones within the USA is a rare feat in the […]
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