At the AES Convention in New York, the pro audio community witnessed significant advancements in low-frequency monitoring. For engineers seeking absolute precision in the lower registers, the release of the aes 2017: dynaudio 9s & 18s subs (video) highlighted an exciting transition in Dynaudio’s monitoring ecosystem. Designed to seamlessly complement […]
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New compact monitor from Wayne Jones Audio | SM Mastering
Visual context for New compact monitor from Wayne Jones Audio. At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking breakthroughs in reference monitoring technology to ensure our master files translate flawlessly across all playback systems. The arrival of the new compact monitor from wayne jones audio, officially known as the Baby Reds, […]
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ADAM’s T Series gains a larger model | SM Mastering
Visual context for ADAM’s T Series gains a larger model. For home studio owners and semi-professional mixing engineers, achieving accurate low-end monitoring has always been an expensive challenge. Standard 5-inch and 7-inch monitors often roll off just where the critical sub-bass frequencies begin to shape the groove. With the latest […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Ex Machina Soundworks Pulsar & Quasar | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking advancements in acoustic engineering to ensure our mastering chain remains world-class. One of the most significant milestones in recent monitoring history was the groundbreaking showcase at namm 2020 — ex machina soundworks pulsar & quasar. This event marked the official debut of a […]
Read MoreUnity Audio Rock Mk3 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of high-end studio monitoring. The debut of the unity audio rock mk3 – namm 2019 marked a significant milestone for Unity Audio as they celebrated their tenth anniversary of the acclaimed Rock series. This iteration promises to deliver the same highly […]
Read MoreGenelec S360 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
As mastering engineers, we are constantly hunting for monitoring solutions that combine surgical precision with effortless headroom. At SM Mastering, our monitoring environment dictates every micro-decision we make during the stereo and spatial mastering processes. When Genelec introduced their high-SPL Smart Active Monitor (SAM) system, the industry took immediate notice. […]
Read MoreKRK Rokit G4 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of nearfield studio monitoring experienced a significant shift at the beginning of 2019. As professional mastering engineers, we are constantly hunting for monitoring tools that provide reliable translation accuracy without demanding five-figure budgets. During our coverage of the winter trade events, the debut of the krk rokit g4 […]
Read MoreDynaudio Core Series – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of professional studio monitoring underwent a seismic shift at the Anaheim Convention Center during the presentation of the dynaudio core series – namm 2019. As mastering engineers, we are constantly searching for monitoring systems that deliver absolute transparency, unflinching transient response, and a phase-coherent soundstage. Dynaudio’s unveiling of […]
Read MoreJBL Series 104 Monitors – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of portable audio monitoring underwent a significant shift with the introduction of the jbl series 104 monitors – namm 2019 release, bringing a highly optimized reference option to mobile creators. For years, traveling engineers, content creators, and bedroom producers had to choose between bulky studio monitors or inaccurate […]
Read MoreSonarworks ADAM DSP Implementation – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The professional monitoring landscape changed forever when two industry titans joined forces to tackle the age-old problem of room acoustics. At SM Mastering, we closely follow technology integrations that directly impact the accuracy of our masters. The groundbreaking sonarworks adam dsp implementation – namm 2019 represented a massive leap forward, […]
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