At SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating hardware that bridges the gap between boutique rack-mount gear and desktop convenience. Ever since its unveiling, the NAMM 2020 — Apogee Symphony Desktop has redefined what engineers can expect from a portable footprint. Historically, choosing a compact interface meant compromising on the absolute […]
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NAMM 2020 — PreSonus Quantum 2626 | SM Mastering
During our team’s coverage of the winter trade shows, the announcement of the namm 2020 — presonus quantum 2626 generated immense buzz among studio engineers and mastering experts alike. As professional audio systems transition rapidly toward high-bandwidth connectivity, PreSonus has delivered a striking response to modern production demands. Building on […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Heil Sound PR37 mic | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape changed significantly during the winter trade shows of 2020. Among the standout announcements, the introduction of the namm 2020 — heil sound pr37 mic marked a new era for live and studio vocal capture. As mastering engineers, we continuously analyze how tracking microphones affect the final […]
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The Man Behind The Brand: Phil Dudderidge of Focusrite | SM Mastering
Visual context for The Man Behind The Brand: Phil Dudderidge of Focusrite. In the professional audio industry, certain figures have transformed how we capture, mix, and master music. Today, we delve deep into the history of one such pioneer, exploring the remarkable journey of the man behind the brand: phil […]
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Roland Fantom – in-depth SOS review | SM Mastering
Visual context for Roland Fantom – in-depth SOS review. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how modern workstation synthesizers fit into the contemporary hybrid studio environment. In this technical analysis, we delve into the capabilities of Roland’s flagship workstation, referencing the industry-shaping roland fantom – in-depth sos review to see […]
Read MoreDangerous 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 MoreJamRacks Speaker Stands – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we understand that acoustic isolation and precise monitor positioning are paramount to achieving an accurate, translation-ready master. During our technical review of winter trade shows, the official announcement of the new jamracks speaker stands – namm 2019 caught our immediate attention. Known for their premium, organic bamboo […]
Read MoreChandler TG Microphone – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely follow hardware innovations that redefine modern recording, and the debut of the **chandler tg microphone – namm 2019** was one of those landmark moments. Bridging the gap between historic Abbey Road analog warmth and state-of-the-art microphone design, this large-diaphragm phantom-powered condenser microphone turned heads globally […]
Read MoreTelefunken Alchemy Series – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape experienced a major shift during the winter of 2019 when Telefunken Elektroakustik announced the complete overhaul of their popular R-F-T series. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to how signals are captured at the source; a pristine tracking stage translates directly to […]
Read MoreBlue Ember – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of home recording and professional studio tracking experienced a notable shift during the historic showcase of the blue ember – namm 2019 launch. As audio engineers at SM Mastering, we closely monitor gear evolution, and Blue Microphones’ introduction of a compact, side-address XLR condenser microphone tailored for creators […]
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