Visual context for NAMM 2021: Bus-powered Zen Go interface from Antelope. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for compact hardware that doesn’t compromise on audio quality. During the virtual gear exhibitions of early 2021, one particular release caught our eye for its incredible promise of […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: KRK upgrade subwoofers. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor developments in monitoring technology. During the recent digital events, the announcement of the namm 2021: krk upgrade subwoofers sent waves of excitement through the music production community. Building on the massive success […]
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Visual context for Speck revive the Xtramix. The pro audio landscape is experiencing a massive hardware resurgence. For synthesizer collectors and hybrid studio owners, managing a high channel count of line-level instruments has always been a complex cabling challenge. This is why engineers around the world are thrilled to see […]
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Visual context for 64audio Nio in-ear monitors announced. The high-end monitoring landscape has just received a major upgrade now that the 64audio nio in-ear monitors announced details have been officially released. As mastering and mixing engineers, we understand the critical role that precise acoustic reproduction plays in our daily workflows. […]
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Visual context for Audient overhaul their interfaces. As professional mastering engineers, we constantly monitor hardware upgrades that can elevate the monitoring and recording chain of project studios. Recently, British console and preamp giants have made waves in the industry; indeed, when audient overhaul their interfaces, the entire production community takes […]
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Visual context for Stedman release pop filter adaptor for boom arms. At SM Mastering, we recognize that the smallest adjustments in a recording studio often yield the most significant improvements in workflow. For modern podcasters, streamers, and voiceover artists, managing clutter around an anglepoise desktop boom arm is a constant […]
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Visual context for EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: Avid's Pro Tools | Carbon. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing the boundary-pushing hardware shaping modern music production. In this exclusive review: avid’s pro tools | carbon, we dive deep into how this hybrid audio interface transforms studio workflows by combining native CPU power […]
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Visual context for Warm Audio take on the U67. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we often analyze how vintage tube microphones translate into modern digital masters. Today, we are analyzing the warm audio take on the u67, a microphone that promises to bring legendary 1960s warmth to contemporary project […]
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Visual context for Two new monitor controllers from SPL. The modern mastering and mixing environment demands absolute signal fidelity, transparent routing, and ergonomic control. In this pursuit of sonic perfection, the announcement of two new monitor controllers from spl has generated significant buzz among professional audio engineers and project studio […]
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Visual context for Roland WM-1 & WM-1D: wireless MIDI system announced. Modern music production demands freedom from cable clutter without compromising on the tight latency required for expressive performances. Recently, the music tech world took a major step forward when the roland wm-1 & wm-1d: wireless midi system announced details […]
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