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VIDEO Unboxing: Andrew Kesler Checks Out Sterling Microphones
By Benjamin Ricci on April 23, 2018
We recently sent Andrew Kesler four new Sterling microphones to review on his YouTube channel. This week, he unboxes the loot and explains what each...
MIC LOCKER CHALLENGE: Testing Sterling Microphones in The Studio
By Randy Garcia, Smoochyface on April 19, 2018
Let me start this whole thing off by saying: I never win anything on the internet. Sure, I apply for those alluring “win free gear”...
MACKIE HOME STUDIO MAKEOVER: Final Report
By Nick Ray on April 18, 2018
[Editor’s Note: before the New Year, we challenged our readers to enter the Mackie Home Studio Makeover promotion, whereby we’d hook up one lucky winner...
Performer’s FREE Guide to Miking and Recording Drums
By Benjamin Ricci on April 6, 2018
Looking to get record drums but don’t know the best mics to get, or how to set them up? Performer Magazine and Audio-Technica present a FREE...
DPA Microphones d:vice Review
By Chris Devine on April 2, 2018
Performer Magazine reviews the d:vice Digital Audio Interface, d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone and d:fine Headset Microphone Making things smaller is easy; making them more functional...
How to Record Drums: Gated Reverb, Compression and Room Mics
By Benjamin Ricci on March 29, 2018
Audio-Technica and Performer Magazine team up to provide practical how-to information on adding common effects to your drum recordings in the studio. Welcome to the...
Contour Design Unimouse Review
By Chris Devine on March 23, 2018
It’s amazing to see how far a simple device like a mouse has evolved, and even more amazing to see where our workflow habits take...
How to Record Drums: Miking Overhead Drums and Cymbals
By Benjamin Ricci on March 15, 2018
Audio-Technica and Performer Magazine team up to provide practical how-to information on recording overheads drums, ride cymbals and hi-hats. Welcome to the third in a...
Alesis M1 Active MK3 Review
By Benjamin Ricci on March 12, 2018
The new M1 Active MK3 powered studio monitors from Alesis prove to be one of the best bargains in the business. Read our expert review...
ENTER TO WIN an Audio-Technica Drum Mic Package
By Benjamin Ricci on March 7, 2018
We’re looking for a dynamic drummer to become our trusted product tester, to win and demonstrate a fantastic drum microphone package from Audio-Technica (scroll down to...