Visual context for Grace Design update m908 firmware. In high-end mastering and immersive audio environments, precise control over your monitoring chain is not just a luxury—it is an absolute necessity. With the release of the new software update for their flagship multi-channel monitor controller, Grace Design has once again elevated […]
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Visual context for Aston Black Spirit Bundle announced. With the recent news that the aston black spirit bundle announced has officially hit the market, studio engineers and project studio owners alike are scrambling to get their hands on this exclusive release. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor gear releases […]
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Visual context for New mic preamp from Neumann. The professional recording landscape is abuzz with excitement as official details emerge about the highly anticipated new mic preamp from neumann, known as the V402. For decades, the brand has been synonymous with world-class microphone design, and their return to the outboard […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we constantly analyze high-end hardware to understand how capture-stage fidelity affects the final master. When Audio-Technica expanded their flagship 50 Series, the recording industry took notice. Specifically, the debut of the audio-technica at5047: prolight + sound 2017 was such a monumental event for professional studios worldwide. Building […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely follow industry-defining announcements, and our coverage of the aes 2017: eventide h9000 (video) launch highlights one of the most powerful digital audio advancements of the decade. The rackmount processor market has long been dominated by legendary legacy units, but Eventide’s introduction of their flagship H9000 […]
Read MoreDuring our coverage of the annual Audio Engineering Society convention, we encountered some of the most practical analog utilities designed for modern hybrid studios. In our report on aes 2017: radial mix 2:1 & sat 2 (video), we dive deep into the technical specifications and real-world studio applications of these […]
Read MoreWhen we look back at historical product launches in the pro audio industry, the showcase of **aes 2017: earthworks dm20 drum mic (video)** stands out as a pivotal moment for drum capture technology. During the AES show in New York, Sound on Sound Editor-in-Chief Paul White had the opportunity to […]
Read MoreIn our pursuit of the ultimate acoustic environment here at SM Mastering, we often look back at landmark industry events like the aes 2017:Â jam racks studio furniture (video) to find timeless solutions for studio ergonomics. Having a highly optimized room isn’t just about premium digital-to-analog converters or precise monitoring; the […]
Read MoreWhen analyzing the breakthroughs presented at the Audio Engineering Society convention, the showcase of **aes 2017: focusrite rednet x2p & red 16 line (video)** stands out as a watershed moment for modern networked studio environments. For mastering engineers and high-end studio owners, system integration and latency control are the cornerstones […]
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Visual context for Rocking Fillers 2017. Every seasoned audio engineer knows that a world-class master is built on a foundation of pristine tracking and efficient workflow. At SM Mastering, we often get asked how home studios can optimize their setups without spending thousands of dollars on boutique outboard gear. The […]
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