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REVIEW: KRK GoAux 4 Four-inch Powered Portable Studio Monitors

In many cases, small format monitors are just upgraded consumer items with a professional name slapped on them. KRK monitors have been dubbed “the little yellow speaker that could,” and with their GoAux monitor range, these could be called “the VERY little yellow...

ENTER TO WIN a JBL/AKG/Soundcraft Home Studio Makeover!

We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out some awesome home studio gear from AKG, JBL...

KRK S8.4 Subwoofer REVIEW

We’re KRK users anyway, so naturally when the new subs were announced, we got our KRK rep on the...

Enter to win a Mojave MA-301fet Condenser Microphone

We're looking for a killer artist to win and test out the Mojave MA-301fet multi-pattern large...

Why You Should Avoid Serial Overdubs in the Studio

by Jordan Tishler | Nov 23, 2015 | Home Recording

[Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please email me your questions or topics to be discussed. Recording, editing, mixing,...

FLASHBACK: 1970s Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone

by Don Miggs | Nov 23, 2015 | Best Studio Mics

FLASHBACK 1970s Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone “Simply The Best For Drum Overheads” BACKGROUND Designed by the BBC in the 1950s and originally known as the STC 4038, this mic was intended for both...

STUDIO TEST FINAL REPORT: AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones (PART 2)

by Mark Robinson | Nov 4, 2015 | Audio-Technica Presents: Streaming Audio Essentials, Best Studio Mics, Best Studio Monitor Headphones

We Had A Producer Put the AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones Through Their Paces. Here’s What He Found... I tried the ATH-M40X headphones in several applications. I listened to...

STUDIO TEST FINAL REPORT: AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones

by Torbin Harding | Nov 3, 2015 | Audio-Technica Presents: Streaming Audio Essentials, Best Studio Mics, Best Studio Monitor Headphones, Industry News

We Had A Producer Put the AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones Through Their Paces. Here’s What He Found. [Editor’s Note: Back in August we put out a call for readers to win a...

Yamaha AG06 Audio Interface/Mixer Review

by Chris Devine | Oct 19, 2015 | Best Audio Interfaces, How to Mix Live Sound, Yamaha Presents: Home Recording Basics

Yamaha AG06 Audio Interface/Mixer - $199 PROS: Small size, good price, plenty of I/O configurations. CONS: None. Interfaces have gone from desktop-sized to smaller than a laptop, and Yamaha’s AG...

5 Key Concepts in The Quest For Better Studio Monitoring

by Jordan Tishler | Oct 15, 2015 | Best Studio Monitors

Recording and The Quest for Better Monitoring WHAT’S YOUR WEAKEST SIGNAL LINK? One of the most important aspects of engineering that you have to grasp is that quality can only be as good as the...

REVIEW: SONAR Platinum by Cakewalk

by Chris Devine | Sep 30, 2015 | Best DAW Software

Sonar Platinum by Cakewalk – pricing options include full purchase (appx $500) or select the membership model ($49/mo) PROS: Flexible pricing options, plenty of virtual instruments and options,...

WATCH: Get to Know The Shure MOTIV MVi

by Benjamin Ricci | Sep 30, 2015 | Best Audio Interfaces, Live Sound

Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that shows off the new Shure MOTIV MVi. The Shure MOTIV...

REVIEW: Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone

by Chris Devine | Sep 29, 2015 | Best Studio Mics

Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone - $299 PROS: Great design, easy to pivot head, excellent sound. CONS: None. Condenser mics are great for picking up the “acoustic-ness” of pretty...

REVIEW: Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones

by Chris Devine | Sep 29, 2015 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones - $349 PROS: Lightweight, great design, excellent audio quality. CONS: Slightly pricey. Headphones in a studio environment are a must - they’re excellent...

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