The audio engineering community witnessed a major shift in desktop studio capability during the winter of 2018. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware developments that empower project studios to achieve professional-grade translation. The announcement of the namm 2018: audient intro id44 interface marked a significant milestone for producers demanding […]
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NAMM 2018: Focusrite Clarett USB interfaces | SM Mastering
The annual NAMM show is always a hotbed for groundbreaking audio technology, and back in 2018, Focusrite stole the spotlight by expanding their highly acclaimed Clarett range. For years, Clarett was synonymous with ultra-fast, high-bandwidth Thunderbolt connectivity, leaving many PC users and legacy Mac owners longing for a compatible alternative. […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Lewitt LCT 441 Flex | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we understand that a flawless master starts with a pristine recording. Over the years, we have analyzed numerous microphone technologies designed to optimize the tracking process, but few caught our attention quite like the announcement of the namm 2018: lewitt lct 441 flex. Introduced as a highly […]
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Focusrite Clarett series gains three USB interfaces | SM Mastering
Visual context for Focusrite Clarett series gains three USB interfaces. The audio interface market has just received a massive shake-up as the focusrite clarett series gains three usb interfaces to its stellar lineup. For years, the Clarett range was celebrated for its exceptional Thunderbolt performance, bringing high-end audio specifications to […]
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Audient announce iD44 audio interface | SM Mastering
Visual context for Audient announce iD44 audio interface. The landscape of desktop recording has undergone a massive shift, as Audient continues to translate their decades of analog console expertise into high-performance desktop hardware. Here at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we closely monitor how these hardware developments impact both tracking and […]
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Focusrite unveil 2×2 Dante interface & Red16Line | SM Mastering
Visual context for Focusrite unveil 2×2 Dante interface & Red16Line. The landscape of modern networked audio is undergoing a massive shift, especially as industry giants focusrite unveil 2×2 dante interface & red16line systems to cater to both home recordists and high-end commercial mastering facilities. In the world of hybrid studio […]
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Earthworks intro DM20 and update drum mic kits | SM Mastering
Visual context for Earthworks intro DM20 and update drum mic kits. In high-end music production, capturing the true physical essence of a drum kit is one of the most demanding tasks a recording engineer faces. Modern drum tracking requires transducers that can handle lightning-fast transients, extreme sound pressure levels (SPL), […]
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Josephson now shipping C725 hybrid tube mic | SM Mastering
Visual context for Josephson now shipping C725 hybrid tube mic. The pro audio world has been buzzing with anticipation, and we are thrilled to discuss a monumental release in transducer technology. After more than five years of rigorous development and intensive real-world testing with critical recording engineers across Europe and […]
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Roland reveal D-05 Linear Synthesizer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Roland reveal D-05 Linear Synthesizer. When retro digital synthesis meets modern compact engineering, the results are often spectacular. The synthesizer community celebrated globally when the news of the roland reveal d-05 linear synthesizer first broke. Representing a faithful rebirth of the iconic 1987 Roland D-50, this compact […]
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Audio-Technica & Audient team up for studio bundle | SM Mastering
Visual context for Audio-Technica & Audient team up for studio bundle. The home recording landscape has evolved rapidly, making high-quality entry points more crucial than ever for emerging producers and content creators. In an exciting move for the audio industry, legendary Japanese transducer specialists and British console-heritage interface designers have […]
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