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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.
Sonnox's Oxford Drum Gate is a must-have for anyone who mixes live drums.
By Rich Tozzoli. The ZOOM GCE-3 is a compact USB audio interface that puts ZOOM Guitar Lab’s endless collection of guitar effects, amps and cabinets at your fingertips whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.
By Rich Tozzoli. Setting up a temporary studio for two weeks each year in St. John to record reality TV music is a tough job, but multitasker Rich Tozzoli was not only up for the challenge this year, but...
By Rob Tavaglione. New LSX monitors from KEF aim squarely at the intersection between pro and consumer and satisfies both camps with app-driven operation, professional performance and an emphasis on convenience for all parties.
By Rob Tavaglione. This plug-in intelligently suppresses drum bleed and leakage from close mics while retaining the drum's natural decay. It requires a bit of tuning and some effort, but yes, DeBleeder really works.
By Rob Tavaglione. The MSL really is very good at mix compression, where it does punchy, clean and powerful work without any muss or fuss.
Rob Tavaglione takes a look at the pro-level performance of RME's 24-channel, 192 kHz bus-powered USB audio interface.
By Clive Young. Mackie’s idea to offer an expanded line of largely specialized units—FreePlay LIVE, FreePlay HOME and FreePlay GO—allows the company to provide quality sound at a variety of price points that scale up with the user’s goals,...
By Russ Long. Ember’s low profile and sleek, smart look make it an ideal option for video, yet its sonic performance makes it a strong mic option for a project studio or a great mic locker addition for a...
By Russ Long. This interface/recorder is exceptional in that it can operate as either a USB audio interface or as an entirely self-contained, studio-quality DAW—and it performs both functions quite well.
Rich Tozzoli says this plug-in is a beast.
Rich Tozzoli finds the Megaverb plug-in to be an incredibly useful tool to achieve unique reverb effects.
By Rob Tavaglione. AudioSourceRE is up to some seriously revolutionary stuff, especially considering that this is nascent technology.
By Rob Tavaglione. The 1173 brings the best of both worlds into a single unit, offering a Neve-style 1073 preamp and Universal Audio 1176 FET compressor.
Two mics in one, the Roswell Colares can lay on attitude and grit to spare, whether capturing vocals or guitars, but the flip of the switch turns it into an uncolored, WYSIWYG microphone.
By Rich Tozzoli. This is a tone-shaping, sonically modulating dream delay that I use on virtually every session.
By Rich Tozzoli. The Verb o Trem is the simpler of the two; the Workstation brings more flexibility for those who need it. Each is a worthy pedal with a rich sonic vibe that’s equally at home in the...
By Rich Tozzoli. Power Load lets you achieve real amp tones without having to mic up a cabinet.
By Rich Tozzoli. HotSawz allows users to bring a little synth action to the table. It’s a very cool addition to the H9 arsenal.
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.
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.
PSN reviewer Rich Tozzoli returned to St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands for his fifth annual recording retreat, reviewing ultra-portable pro-level gear to pull it off in a region still recovering from multiple hurricanes last year.
MXL sells a lot of good microphones at great prices, including the Genesis FET.
Multiple diaphragm surround-sound mics seem like such a luxury to engineers who work in stereo.
ADAM Audio's F7 offers solid performance for the discriminating, budget-conscious and space-limited audio producer.
To date, one of the most impressive and unique portable P.A. systems I’ve discovered is Cerwin-Vega’s Active Series—a truly overbuilt, road-worthy and superior sounding rig. As a matter of fact, it remains my personal benchmark of what to expect...
The cardioid MXL CR89 provides exceptional performance equivalent to microphones typically costing three to four times more.