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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Josephson now shipping C725 hybrid tube mic | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreSphere launch 500-series preamp | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sphere launch 500-series preamp. The audio industry is buzzing with the **sphere launch 500-series preamp**, a recreation that brings the legendary sound of Sphere recording consoles into the modern API 500-series format. Originally operating from the early 1970s until the early 1980s, Sphere manufactured large-format studio consoles […]
Read MoreCBC producer shares favourite mic & short tutorial videos | SM Mastering
When Canada’s public broadcaster releases new recording tutorials, the audio engineering community listens. Recently, a seasoned SM Mastering Audio Articles contributor analyzed how a cbc producer shares favourite mic & short tutorial videos to help up-and-coming engineers master their tracking workflows without the usual studio fluff. The series, titled “Ron’s […]
Read MorepureMix Live & SOS present Brahms Trio Live Concert | SM Mastering
Visual context for pureMix Live & SOS present Brahms Trio Live Concert. Recording classical music is one of the most challenging tasks an audio engineer can face. Unlike modern pop or electronic music, which relies heavily on synthesized instruments and multi-tracked separation, classical chamber music demands absolute acoustic purity, impeccable […]
Read MoreCloudvocal’s improved FlashTrack FT-15 DSP Microphone | SM Mastering
Visual context for Cloudvocal's improved FlashTrack FT-15 DSP Microphone. In the modern music production landscape, portability and high-fidelity DSP processing have become essential. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate new gear that bridges the gap between home recording and professional studio standards. Today, we take an in-depth look at cloudvocal’s […]
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