Visual context for Great Eastern FX Design-a-drive. As an audio engineer and mastering practitioner here at SM Mastering, I constantly evaluate how individual gain stages and stompboxes interact with the broader frequency spectrum before signals even reach our conversion stages. When evaluating hardware integration for hybrid mixing environments, finding overdrive […]
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Visual context for Prism Sound – 8 Hours at Rockfield Studios. At SM Mastering, we constantly look at how legendary locations and cutting-edge technology intersect to shape modern record production. Recently, an extraordinary educational event captured the industry’s attention: **prism sound – 8 hours at rockfield studios**. Hosted at the […]
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Visual context for Decksaver protective cover range expanded. Here at SM Mastering, safeguarding your high-end outboard gear, mixing consoles, and electronic instruments is just as crucial as the final analog summing stage. When you invest heavily in hardware synths, studio controllers, and looping stations, environmental hazards like dust, liquid spills, […]
Read MoreWhen ADAM Audio announced the completely redesigned A-Series at the summer convention, engineers and producers took immediate notice. At SM Mastering, we always look closely at how new monitoring hardware translates to the professional mixing and mastering environment. The industry buzz surrounding **namm 2022 – adam a series refresh** was […]
Read MoreWhen visiting the convention floor, one of the standout hardware releases that caught our attention was showcased during namm 2022 – aea tp500 preamp demonstrations. Known globally for their world-class ribbon microphones, Audio Engineering Associates brought a new level of fidelity to the 500-series format. At SM Mastering, we understand […]
Read MoreAs mixing and mastering engineers at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we are always on the lookout for hardware that translates well in a modern digital workspace. Among the standout hardware releases showcased during the convention, Universal Audio and other industry giants shared floor space with boutique innovators, bringing us exciting […]
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Visual context for Audient announce iD44 MkII. British audio manufacturer Audient has raised the bar for desktop USB interfaces with the release of their flagship hardware. When **audient announce id44 mkii**, engineers and project studio owners immediately take notice of the performance-driven hardware upgrades packed into a familiar desktop footprint. […]
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Visual context for DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone. When mixing low-frequency transients, the choice of low-end capture tools dictates your entire dynamic headroom. At SM Mastering Audio Articles, we frequently analyze how high-end transducers impact professional mixing workflows. Traditional low-frequency transducers often arrive with aggressively sculpted EQ curves, forcing engineers […]
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Visual context for Genelec GLM software updated. Here at SM Mastering, precision in the monitoring environment is just as crucial as the final limiting stage. Maintaining an accurate, translation-ready listening space is non-negotiable for professional mixing and mastering engineers. With the release of version 4.2, the newly **genelec glm software […]
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Visual context for SPL MTC Mk2 Monitor Controller. At SM Mastering, precision in translation and monitoring is paramount. When evaluating hardware for our signal chains, we often reference benchmarks set by industry giants like Neumann for acoustic reproduction. However, the physical hub of any professional studio lies in its monitoring […]
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