In our pursuit of the ultimate acoustic environment here at SM Mastering, we often look back at landmark industry events like the aes 2017: 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 […]
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Remember AES 2017: Focusrite RedNet X2P & Red 16 Line (Video) | SM Mastering
When 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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Remember Rocking Fillers 2017 | SM Mastering
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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AMS Neve release 1073 OPX | SM Mastering
Visual context for AMS Neve release 1073 OPX. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that respects the rich heritage of analog warmth while seamlessly integrating into the modern, digital studio environment. This year marks the historic 50th anniversary of the legendary 1073 microphone […]
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AKG release K371-BT closed-back headphones | SM Mastering
Visual context for AKG release K371-BT closed-back headphones. At SM Mastering, we understand that modern music production is no longer confined to traditional brick-and-mortar studios. The demand for cross-compatible, high-fidelity monitoring equipment has skyrocketed in recent years. When news broke that the AKG release K371-BT closed-back headphones would hit the […]
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New portable vocal booth from GIK | SM Mastering
Visual context for New portable vocal booth from GIK. Achieving a dry, professional vocal recording in an untreated home studio or a temporary recording space has always been a major hurdle for audio engineers and bedroom producers alike. When tracking vocals, room reflections can ruin an otherwise perfect performance by […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Apogee Symphony Desktop | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreNAMM 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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