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Air Traffic Controller Tests the Blue Microphones Bluebird SL in the Studio
By Benjamin Ricci on September 11, 2017
Our friends in Air Traffic Controller are testing out the entire range of Blue Microphones’ ‘Essential Series,’ which they’ll be using to record an EXCLUSIVE...
ENTER TO WIN Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Wireless System
By Benjamin Ricci on September 8, 2017
Win and test out this amazing System 10 PRO Wireless rig from Audio-Technica! Performer is looking for a dynamic band to win and demo the Audio-Technica System 10 PRO...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Evil Dead II Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
By Benjamin Ricci on September 7, 2017
VINYL OF THE MONTH Evil Dead 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Waxwork Records) Waxwork Records has made a name for themselves in two separate, yet...
RECORDS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE With Fallow Land
By Whit Fineberg and Evan Veasey of Fallow Land on September 7, 2017
Whit Fineberg: “With the help of my older brother, I wrote my first song when I was five. Starting in middle school I played in...
Enter to win THREE new Sterling Microphones
By Benjamin Ricci on September 6, 2017
We’re looking for two studio testers to demo these awesome new mics in the Sterling lineup (total value $999). Got what it takes to win the “Sterling...
[VIDEO] Air Traffic Controller Tests out the Blue Spark SL in the Studio
By Benjamin Ricci on September 5, 2017
Our friends in Air Traffic Controller are testing out the entire range of Blue Microphones’ ‘Essential Series,’ which they’ll be using to record an EXCLUSIVE...
Simmons Introduces SD550 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit
By Benjamin Ricci on September 5, 2017
Following up on the success of its breakthrough SD2000 mesh-head electronic drum kit, Simmons has introduced the SD550 full-sized, five-piece, mesh-head electronic drum kit. Advanced,...
Blue Microphones Announces ‘Free For All’ Sale
By Benjamin Ricci on September 1, 2017
Starting September 1, Blue launches ‘Free For All’ sale; for a limited time customers can buy a Hummingbird, enCORE 100i, enCORE 100 or enCORE 200 microphone...
Absence of Ocean Demos The Galaxy Audio GPS-8
By Benjamin Ricci on August 31, 2017
Our recent gear test winners, Absence of Ocean, have been hard at work these past few weeks testing out the Galaxy Audio GPS-8 personal monitor...
The Difference Between Liability Insurance and Property Insurance for Musicians
By Benjamin Ricci on August 30, 2017
We’ve run a number of articles in the past about insurance coverage for working musicians. Mainly these have dealt with avoiding insurance claims while performing...