Product Reviews
Review: Universal Audio UAD Lexicon 480L Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. What I like about the 480L plug-in are the same things I liked about the original: its depth, warmth and clarity, with a bit of edge.
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Review: Sennheiser EW 500 G4 Wireless Vocal Microphone
By Liz May. With the added channel count, and the updated housing and interchangeable capsule option, the 500 series is a solid investment for a venue like mine.
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The Pro Sound News Holiday Gift Guide, 2018 Edition!
Producer/engineer and longtime PSN reviewer Russ Long serves up his annual list of gift ideas/reviews for all the audio pros who have been good this year.
Product Reviews
Review: Auralex Mudguard v2 Microphone Isolation Shield
Rob Tavaglione set out to test three factors: Can these shields reduce noisy DAWs effectively? Which shield produces the best vocal sound? And which one attenuates leakage the most?
Product Reviews
Review: Sonarworks Reference 4 Monitoring Correction Software
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione reviewed Sonarworks' Reference 3 in 2016; does the new edition measure up?
Blogs
The METAlliance Report: JBL 7 Series Studio Monitors
Producer/engineer Chuck Ainlay weighs in on how JBL LSR-708p monitors became the go-to speaker for his home studio.
Product Reviews
Review: beyerdynamic FOX USB Microphone
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tracks down beyerdynamic's new FOX USB microphone for a thorough review.
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Review: Ehrlund EHR-M Condenser Microphone
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tests the triangular-diaphragmed Ehrlund EHR-M Condenser Microphone.
Product Reviews
Review: Lynx Aurora(n) Interface
By Russ Long. Anyone in need of a no-compromise interface that has a huge and growing selection of interface options should give the Aurora(n) top consideration, as it won’t disappoint.
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Review: Mara Machines MCI JH-110C 1/4-Inch 2-Track Recorder
By Russ Long. The Mara Machines MCI JH-110C 1/4-inch 2-track is undoubtedly the best way to incorporate the true sound of analog into today’s recording workflow.
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Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M60x Headphones
By Russ Long. These headphones provide a soundstage that is both deep and wide, with exceptional imaging and detail, and they continue to be comfortable after extremely long listening periods.
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Review: Genelec 1032C Studio Monitors
Producer/engineer Russ Long reviews the Genelec 1032C—the third generation of Genelec’s legendary 1032 monitor. What's the verdict? Read on....
Product Reviews
Review: Soyuz SU-013 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
By Mike Dwyer. This mic shows the same excellent build quality that we’ve come to expect from Soyuz.
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Review: D&A H-0600 Hydra Triple Guitar Stand
By Rich Tozzoli. I didn't realize the importance of a guitar stand until I used this one on a full session.
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Review: Neural DSP Darkglass Ultra Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. Neural DSP partnered with Darkglass Electronics on this plug-in set, which emulates two of Darkglass' classic hardware units: the B7K Ultra and the Vintage Ultra.
Product Reviews
Review: FabFilter Saturn Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. FabFilter Saturn offers a range of distortion models inspired by the vintage sound of tubes, tape and guitar amps.
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Review: J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockaway Archer
By Rich Tozzili. Rockaway Archer has a vibe and character to it that works well in front of an amp or in a DI signal path.
Product Reviews
Review: Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Microphone
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Mic, a high-end piece of gear with a well-established pedigree.
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Review: Waves CLA-3A Modeled Compressor Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. Here, Tozzoli discusses one of the plug-ins he turns to on a fast-moving session, and offers audio examples of the plug-in at work.
Product Reviews
Review: Shinola Bookshelf Speakers
Shinola Bookshelf Speakers are a consumer product resulting from a collaboration with studio monitor specialists Barefoot Sound.
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Review: Yamaha Stagepas 600BT Portable P.A. System
By Billy Davis. Stagepas has impressive sound quality and will be a valuable asset to any gigging musician or presenter who plays small, intimate venues.
Product Reviews
Review: Shure Axient Digital Wireless Microphone System
By Liz May. Shure's flagship Axient Digital wireless system handled everything we threw at it and came through with flying colors during PSN's review process.
Product Reviews
Review: Bose S1 Pro Multi-Position P.A. System
By Jordan Kaplan. Bose's first portable PA under $1,000 delivers considerable bang for the buck.
Product Reviews
Review: Flares Pro Earphones
Rob Tavaglione believes there is some audiophile gear that can excel in our professional world, including these earphones.
Product Reviews
Review: Sterling MX5 and MX8 Studio Monitors
By Rob Tavaglione. Sterling Audio, a division of Guitar Center, has brought its MX line to market, which includes models with 3”, 5” and 8” woofers.
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Review: Krotos Reformer, Reformer Pro, Dehumaniser II and Dehumaniser Simple Monsters
By Rob Tavaglione. Krotos’ Reformer and Dehumaniser lines offer a new approach to sound design.
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Review: Earthworks SV33 Cardioid Capacitor Microphone
By Russ Long. Besides excelling at vocal recording, the SV33 mic’s natural sound character makes it a perfect option for instrument recording.
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Review: Sennheiser/Apogee AMBEO Smart Headset
By Russ Long. The concept of the AMBEO Smart Headset is a high-quality pair of earbuds that integrate a microphone on the exterior, allowing for easy monitoring and simultaneous picture-perfect microphone placement.
Product Reviews
Review: Mojave MA-1000 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
By Russ Long. The Mojave MA-1000 is an audio gem that can hold its own against any microphone manufactured today.
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Review: Royer R-10 Ribbon Microphone
By Russ Long. Although you wouldn’t guess it from the mic’s exceptional sonic performance and build quality, the R-10 is the most affordable Royer mic to date.
Product Reviews
Review: Roland R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder
By Clive Young. A workhorse that does what you expect of it, the R-07 offers some comprehensive features for those who need more out of a consumer recorder than just the basics.
Product Reviews
Review: Eve Audio SC207 Nearfield Monitors
By Rob Tavaglione. I’m quite familiar with the unique response of ribbon tweeters, especially from my previous reviews of ADAM Audio monitors—Eve’s founder was a founder of ADAM as well—yet I was still unprepared for just how natural these...
Product Reviews
Review: Soundtheory Gullfoss Intelligent EQ
By Rob Tavaglione. Gullfoss is not truly AI, just quite intelligent; it requires your experience to gauge severity, appropriateness and artistry.
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Review: Neumann KH80 DSP Monitors
By Rob Tavaglione. At right around $1K per pair at retail, these KH80 DSPs are hardly the most affordable of the micro-monitors out there today. They are, however, the most advanced, the most flexible, and quite likely the best...
Product Reviews
Review: Audio-Technica AT5047 Condenser Microphone
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione put Audio-Technica's AT5047 to the test on a variety of sources. And the verdict was...?
Product Reviews
Review: Magix Sound Forge Pro Mac V3
By Russ Long. Sound Forge Pro Mac 3 is an audio editor and processor that incorporates a highly customizable single-window architecture. While the look and feel of the application isn’t necessarily bare-bones, it is still a no-fluff application that...
Product Reviews
Review: Grace Design m905
Arguably more important than any other element in the control room, the monitor controller is the heart of the modern studio.
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Review: Audeze LCD-X Headphones
By Russ Long. Can Audiophile headphones cut it in the world of music production?
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Review: Audionamix XTRAX STEMS
By Clive Young. Audionamix brings its vocal-extraction software to the DJ/pro-sumer market with XTRAX STEMS
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Review: Newfangled Audio Elevate Mastering Limiter
By Rich Tozzoli. The company describes this mastering plug-in as a “unique multiband limiter, human-ear EQ and powerful audio maximizer” that will increase the loudness of your mix while maintaining or improving its dynamic perception.
Product Reviews
Review: Sony C-100 High-Resolution Condenser Mic
By Rich Tozzoli. Check out Sony's C-100 two-way condenser microphone, suitable for vocal and critical instrument recording in the studio.
Product Reviews
Review: Universal Audio Engl Savage 120 Plug-In
By Rich Tozzoli. The Savage 120 glories in an unabashedly modern aggressiveness and punch.
Business
Review: Avid CEO Louis Hernandez Jr.’s Book, “The Storyteller’s Dilemma”
By Steve Harvey. Avid CEO Louis Hernandez Jr. discusses storytelling, creativity in new book.
Product Reviews
Review: Universal Audio Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
By Rich Tozzoli. Dig into Universal Audio’s new software emulation of the classic Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor.
Product Reviews
Impressive Portable PA (PPA) Components
Featuring AmpliVox, Electro-Voice, Mackie & Peavey
Product Reviews
PAR Review Roundup, January 2018
PreSonus Quantum, Roswell Delphos Mini K47, Flare Isolate, Waves Torque, BAE 500C