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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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.
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.
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.
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?
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione reviewed Sonarworks' Reference 3 in 2016; does the new edition measure up?
Producer/engineer Chuck Ainlay weighs in on how JBL LSR-708p monitors became the go-to speaker for his home studio.
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tracks down beyerdynamic's new FOX USB microphone for a thorough review.
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione tests the triangular-diaphragmed Ehrlund EHR-M Condenser Microphone.
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.
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.
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.
Producer/engineer Russ Long reviews the Genelec 1032C—the third generation of Genelec’s legendary 1032 monitor. What's the verdict? Read on....
By Mike Dwyer. This mic shows the same excellent build quality that we’ve come to expect from Soyuz.
By Rich Tozzoli. I didn't realize the importance of a guitar stand until I used this one on a full session.
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.
By Rich Tozzoli. FabFilter Saturn offers a range of distortion models inspired by the vintage sound of tubes, tape and guitar amps.
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.
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Mic, a high-end piece of gear with a well-established pedigree.
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.
Shinola Bookshelf Speakers are a consumer product resulting from a collaboration with studio monitor specialists Barefoot Sound.
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.
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.
By Jordan Kaplan. Bose's first portable PA under $1,000 delivers considerable bang for the buck.
Rob Tavaglione believes there is some audiophile gear that can excel in our professional world, including these earphones.
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.
By Rob Tavaglione. Krotos’ Reformer and Dehumaniser lines offer a new approach to sound design.
By Russ Long. Besides excelling at vocal recording, the SV33 mic’s natural sound character makes it a perfect option for instrument recording.
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.
By Russ Long. The Mojave MA-1000 is an audio gem that can hold its own against any microphone manufactured today.
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.
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.
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...
By Rob Tavaglione. Gullfoss is not truly AI, just quite intelligent; it requires your experience to gauge severity, appropriateness and artistry.
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...
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione put Audio-Technica's AT5047 to the test on a variety of sources. And the verdict was...?
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...
Arguably more important than any other element in the control room, the monitor controller is the heart of the modern studio.
By Russ Long. Can Audiophile headphones cut it in the world of music production?
By Clive Young. Audionamix brings its vocal-extraction software to the DJ/pro-sumer market with XTRAX STEMS
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.
By Rich Tozzoli. Check out Sony's C-100 two-way condenser microphone, suitable for vocal and critical instrument recording in the studio.
By Rich Tozzoli. The Savage 120 glories in an unabashedly modern aggressiveness and punch.
By Steve Harvey. Avid CEO Louis Hernandez Jr. discusses storytelling, creativity in new book.
By Rich Tozzoli. Dig into Universal Audio’s new software emulation of the classic Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor.
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