The 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 […]
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Dangerous D-Box+ – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The pro audio industry witnessed a significant evolution in hybrid studio workflow with the unveiling of the dangerous d-box+ – namm 2019 controller. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we understand that precision monitoring and summing are the absolute bedrock of any professional release. The original D-Box set the gold […]
Read MoreADAM Audio Studio Pro SP5 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At 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, […]
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ADAM Audio unveil their first headphones | SM Mastering
Visual context for ADAM Audio unveil their first headphones . As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly seeking absolute acoustic accuracy in our listening environments. When industry giants known for premium studio monitors make a bold move into personal monitoring, the entire pro-audio world stops to listen. This is precisely […]
Read MoreSummer NAMM 2018: Fender In-Ear Monitors | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of reference-grade monitoring solutions to ensure our clients and readers have access to the highest fidelity playback systems. During the summer namm 2018: fender in-ear monitors announcement, the pro audio industry took notice of Fender’s aggressive leap into the high-end personal […]
Read MoreMesse 2018: Avantone AV10MHF & AV10MLF | SM Mastering
The legendary status of the Yamaha NS-10M is undisputed in the professional recording industry. For decades, these white-coned monitors have served as the ultimate litmus test for midrange translation. However, since Yamaha discontinued production of the original drivers, maintaining these classic monitors has become an increasingly difficult chore. Fortunately, the […]
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HEDD Lineariser plug-in addresses monitor phase | SM Mastering
Visual context for HEDD Lineariser plug-in addresses monitor phase. In the high-stakes world of audio mastering and critical mixing, phase coherence is often the dividing line between an amateur mix and a commercial master. German studio monitor pioneer Heinz Electrodynamic Designs (HEDD), founded by industry veteran Klaus Heinz, has tackled […]
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Sony introduce the IER-M500 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sony introduce the IER-M500. As audio professionals always searching for precise monitoring tools, we were thrilled to see **sony introduce the ier-m500** to the monitoring world. Accurate, reliable, and secure in-ear monitors (IEMs) are the backbone of any great live performance and critical mixing session. Sony’s latest […]
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DT 275 Pro from beyerdynamic | SM Mastering
Visual context for DT 275 Pro from beyerdynamic. In the high-stakes world of professional audio engineering, precision monitoring is the foundation of every critical decision. Whether tracking in a treated control room, mixing a live broadcast in a high-SPL environment, or capturing pristine location recordings, the tools we use must […]
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