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 MoreThe pursuit of pristine acoustic capture has always been a primary objective at SM Mastering. During our technical deep-dives on industry trade shows, few innovations have caught our attention quite like the microphone upgrades showcased recently. During our coverage of summer namm 18: dpa 4099 core became one of the […]
Read MoreThe professional recording landscape is constantly evolving, yet certain gear announcements redefine our expectations of boutique hardware. Unveiled at the prestigious trade show, the summer namm 18: roswell audio colares made a massive impact among professional engineers seeking that elusive, vintage-inspired vocal warmth without the associated five-figure price tag. As […]
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Visual context for Sound Devices expand MixPre M-Series with 3M and 6M models. Inspiration strikes when you least expect it. You run to your computer, boot it up, load your DAW, click through various screens, and create a new session just to record your million-dollar idea. The only problem is […]
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Visual context for Blue launch Custom Shop with Bottle Limited Edition. The high-end recording industry is buzzing with the news that the blue launch custom shop with bottle limited edition has officially arrived, bringing a new level of aesthetic customization and elite craftsmanship to the world of tube condenser microphones. […]
Read MoreAs professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing signal chains. Every component, from the microphone preamplifier to the final analog processing stage, affects the transient response and phase coherence of a master. In 2018, the audio industry witnessed several significant hardware releases. One of the most talked-about […]
Read MoreThe annual NAMM show is always a hotbed for groundbreaking audio technology, but at the 2018 event, Universal Audio stole the spotlight for home studio producers and mobile recordists alike. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how new hardware impacts the modern production pipeline. The buzz surrounding the namm 2018: […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely monitor every major milestone in audio technology, and few events in recent years have generated as much buzz as when the industry witnessed the namm 2018: rupert neve designs unveil rmp-d8. Known globally for their unmatched analog warmth and studio-defining consoles, Rupert Neve Designs made […]
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Visual context for Earthworks intro DM20 and update drum mic kits. In high-end music production, capturing the true physical essence of a drum kit is one of the most demanding tasks a recording engineer faces. Modern drum tracking requires transducers that can handle lightning-fast transients, extreme sound pressure levels (SPL), […]
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Visual context for Josephson now shipping C725 hybrid tube mic. The pro audio world has been buzzing with anticipation, and we are thrilled to discuss a monumental release in transducer technology. After more than five years of rigorous development and intensive real-world testing with critical recording engineers across Europe and […]
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