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Focal Elegia Closed-Back Reference Headphones – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put Focal Elegia closed-back reference headphones to the test while in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here's how it went.
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Samson G-Track Pro USB Mic – A Real-World Review
The Samson G-Track Pro USB mic is a complete recording solution for podcasters and home recordists that features a multipattern USB condenser microphone, audio interface and mixer all in one.
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Sonnox Oxford Inflator v3 Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Sonnox Oxford Inflator plug-in to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
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Roland JU-06A Sound Module – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Roland JU-06A Sound Module to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
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Sony C-100 Two-Way Condenser Mic – A Real-World Review
The Sony C-100 Two-Way Condenser Mic is an affordable option worth considering if you don’t have $10K lying around to purchase Sony’s legendary Sony C-800 studio microphone.
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Yamaha EAD10 Drum Module – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Yamaha EAD10 Drum Module system to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitors – A Real-World Review
TV composer/PSN reviewer Rich Tozzoli recently put IK Multimedia’s iLoud MTM monitors to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Interface – A Real-World Review
TV composer/PSN reviewer recently put Universal Audio’s Apollo x4 Interface to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
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PhantomFocus System Studio Monitors – A Real-World Review
The PhantomFocus System has evolved into a portfolio of physical studio designs and products that hold their ground against anything in the world today.
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Get Tusked – The Inside Story of Fleetwood Mac’s Most Anticipated Album – Book Review
Grammy-winning co-producer Ken Caillat and assistant engineer Hernan Rojas spent a year recording Fleetwood Mac’s epic double-album, Tusk. Now they share what went wrong: Everything.
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DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Mic – A Real-World Review
The DPA 4560 CORE binaural headset studio microphone allows recorders to capture stereo recordings for atypical binaural setups.
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Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer – A Real-World Review
The Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer is for the most part a dead ringer for the original 1970s Minimoog, but with some extra features users will appreciate.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M Series Headphone Ear Pads – A Real-World Review
Several options are available for replacing the ear pads on Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones.
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Voodoo Lab Dingbat with Pedal Power ISO-5 – A Real-World Review
Voodoo Lab's Dingbat pedalboard delivers a rugged, lightweight platform for organizing pedals and keeping cables neatly tucked away and out of view.
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Sonnox Oxford Drum Gate – A Real-World Review
Sonnox's Oxford Drum Gate is a must-have for anyone who mixes live drums.
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Newfangled Audio Elevate Bundle – A Real-World Review
Rob Tavaglione evaluates the Elevate Bundle, a package that consists of the component pieces of the Elevate Mastering Limiter (Punctuate, Saturate and Equivocate) as individual plug-ins.
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AKG K275 and K371 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts his favorite AKG headphones aside to put the company’s new K275 and K371 Headphones to the test inside his recording studio, Catalyst Recording.
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Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp – A Real-World Review
"Once I read their claims...my curiosity was piqued." Rob Tavaglione checks out the Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp and calls it "a game-changer."
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Universal Audio Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS – A Real-World Review
While it's a great linear-phase de-esser, reviewer Rich Tozzoli uses the Oxford SuprEsser DS plug-in as a bass enhancement tool.
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Universal Audio Avalon 737 Tube Channel Strip – A Real-World Review
Audio engineer Peter Moshay and Rich Tozzoli agree that the UAD Avalon VT-737 is "stunning."
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Avid Pro Tools Ultimate – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli shares how he uses Avid Pro Tools Ultimate in the real world.
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Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier 25 – A Real-World Review
The Mini Rectifier 25 is like having a plug-in hardware amp on your desktop, except that it’s not—it’s living, breathing tubes.
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Vienna Symphonic Big Bang Orchestra and Smart Orchestra Expansion Pack – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the free Big Bang Orchestra starter edition from Vienna Symphonic Library.
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Wireworld Pro Audio Polaris Instrument Cable – A Real-World Review
Cable is one of those things you shouldn’t take for granted, and it’s worth it to invest into your tone with a quality piece like Wireworld's Polaris instrument cable.
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Sound City SC20 Combo – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rich Tozzoli says, check out the Sound City SC20 Combo if you’re looking for a solid, hand-assembled, tone-shaping tube amp.
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Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box v1.2 – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the update to Universal Audio's reactive load box and guitar recording system.
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Goodhertz Trem Control – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli says, if tremolo is your thing, Goodhertz Trem Control should be in your computer.
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Gear of the Year 2019
Top audio pros look back at 2019 and share what new equipment caught their eye, what was added to their audio arsenal, what old standbys took their projects to the next level and more.
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Making Sound — Creative Music Production Tips and Philosophies – Book Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long pages through Making Sound and declares, "I don’t think there an engineer alive who won’t receive some benefit from reading it."
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Royer AxeMount Dual Microphone Clip – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long has to axe himself, how did we never think of this before?
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Loop Earplugs – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long tried out jewelry-like Loop Earplugs, which reduce 20 dB across all frequencies, and found them “an ideal solution.”
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Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long puts a new UE accessory to the test and discovers "anyone wanting the ability to operate wire-free while casually listening will love the Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable."
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The State of Plug-Ins: From Emulations to the Unknown
Having so many plug-in choices can be overwhelming—what is an engineer to do? Three top pros share their insights—and favorite plugs.
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Monitors – A Real-World Review
When placed in less desirable or acoustically compromised sonic locations, iLoud Micro Monitors truly shine.
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Gamechanger Audio Plasma Rack – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long dives into the Plasma Rack and discovers “the most unique distortion I’ve heard in 25 years.”
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Stealth Sonics C9 In-Ear Monitors – A Real-World Review
Singapore-based Stealth Sonics is one of the more recent IEM companies to garner attention, and after living with the company’s C9 IEMs, it’s easy to see why.
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Eventide Instant Phaser and Instant Flanger MkII – A Real-World Review
Recordist Mike Dwyer puts Eventide’s Instant Phaser and Instant Flanger MkII emulation plug-ins to the test.
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Roland SE-02 Analog Synthesizer – A Real-World Review
By Bruce MacPherson. Doubling as a tactile surface controller for Omnisphere 2.6, Roland’s SE-02 came in handy in a remote island paradise.
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McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection – A Real-World Review
By Mike Dwyer. Recordist Mike Dwyer takes a look around McDSP’s collection of more than 30 modules, including 12 EQs, 10 compressors, gates, distortion, tape emulation and more.
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen Interface – A Real-World Review
By Frank Verderosa. Veteran audio post production / recording / podcast engineer Frank Verderosa takes Focusrite’s latest Scarlett interface for a spin and likes what he sees in this Real-World Review.
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Røde RødeCaster Pro Podcast Studio – A Real-World Review
By Frank Verderosa. Professional podcast engineer Frank Verderosa puts Røde’s much-discussed RødeCaster Pro podcasting production studio through the paces, and the verdict is….
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KRK Audio Tools App – A Real-World Review
By Rob Tavaglione. Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tries out KRK’s new smartphone app for setting up any studio monitors, including the company’s new G4 ROKITs.