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 […]
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Telefunken 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 […]
Read MorePreSonus Atom Pad Controller – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of tactile MIDI controllers saw a major evolution when PreSonus stepped into the ring at Anaheim. As audio engineers and mastering professionals at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for hardware that bridges the gap between creative intuition and technical precision. The **presonus atom pad controller […]
Read MorePreSonus Quantum 4848 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
When the presonus quantum 4848 – namm 2019 announcement was made, the landscape of hybrid studio integration underwent a major shift. For years, professional mastering houses and recording studios struggled to find high-channel-count audio interfaces that didn’t force them to pay for onboard microphone preamps they didn’t need. PreSonus addressed […]
Read MoreAntelope Audio Orion 32 HD – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of professional studio AD/DA conversion took a massive step forward during the winter of 2019. When the industry gathered in Anaheim, the launch of the antelope audio orion 32 hd – namm 2019 edition immediately caught the attention of mastering and mixing engineers globally. At SM Mastering, we […]
Read MoreAntelope Audio Orion 32+ – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in AD/DA conversion, and the announcement of the antelope audio orion 32+ – namm 2019 edition marked a major milestone for high-channel-count studio interfaces. Overhauling their flagship 32-channel interface internally, Antelope Audio brought a highly impressive dynamic range upgrade to the DAC outputs, […]
Read MoreMXL Blaze 990 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how aesthetic and hardware adaptations impact project studio workflows. One notable microphone update that caught the attention of content creators and home recordists alike was the glowing aesthetic refresh of a budget classic, which made waves during its initial reveal at the **mxl blaze […]
Read MoreAKG K175, K245 & K275 Headphones – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for monitoring solutions that bridge the gap between studio-grade precision and on-the-go portability. During our coverage of international trade shows, the akg k175, k245 & k275 headphones – namm 2019 launch stood out as a significant milestone for mobile producers and […]
Read MoreSPL Crescendo: the first eight-channel 120V mic preamp | SM Mastering
In the high-end recording world, headroom is king. When engineers seek absolute clarity and realistic transient reproduction, standard power supplies often become the bottleneck. That is why we at SM Mastering are incredibly excited to analyze the technical brilliance behind the SPL Crescendo: the first eight-channel 120V mic preamp. German […]
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