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TOUR TEST: Sending the Audio-Technica AT2010 Condenser Mics on the Road

[Editor’s note – back in July we put out a call for product testers to win and demo the new Audio-Technica AT2010 condenser mics on tour. After all the entries were collected, we chose Boston-based singer/songwriter Munk Duane and California punks Zebrahead. Their...

WATCH NOW: How To Record Strings

Our friends at Audio-Technica have a new series of "how to" videos up on YouTube. Today we're...

Audio-Technica ATW-1312 System 10 PRO Digital Wireless System Review

Audio-Technica ATW-1312 System 10 PRO Digital Wireless System - $779 PROS: great range, simple to...

WATCH NOW – How to Record Acoustic Piano

Our friends at Audio-Technica have a new series of "how to" videos up on YouTube. Below we're...

Make Sure Your In-Ear Headphones Fit Properly

by Audio-Technica | Jan 22, 2014 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones

It seems like almost everyone is wearing in-ear headphones these days. Small wonder - they're the perfect companion to portable music players, smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices. They...

Performer’s Guide to Home Studio Headphones

by Jeff Leibovich (with Benjamin Ricci) | Jul 30, 2013 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones, Home Recording, Music Production

What does one look for in a good set of studio headphones? Is it more important to have a flat frequency response or do you want more highs or lows? Open back or closed back? These are just a few...

Audio-Technica AT2020+ USB Condenser Microphone

by Chris Devine | Jun 20, 2013 | Audio-Technica Presents: Streaming Audio Essentials, Best Studio Mics, Dynamic Microphones & Other Live Mics

PROS: Quality construction and sound, easy to use. CONS: Included tripod is a bit flimsy. PRICE: $149 Since USB devices have become standard, a lot of companies have flocked to use this technology...

Audio-Technica System 10 Digital Wireless Systems

by Chris Devine | Jun 20, 2013 | Dynamic Microphones & Other Live Mics, Live Sound

PROS: Good price, no interference, great sound. CONS: None. PRICE: ranges from $489-664 (MSRP) Wireless mics used to be the luxury item even for touring artists, and when the technology came down to...

Win an Audio-Technica Prize Package (Round 2)!

by Benjamin Ricci | Jun 3, 2013 | Industry News

Our good friends at Audio-Technica are awesome. How awesome, you ask? Well, last month they gave away a prize pack to our readers consisting of the AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone and...

Win an Audio-Technica Prize Package!

by Benjamin Ricci | Apr 14, 2013 | Industry News

Our good friends at Audio-Technica are awesome. How awesome, you ask? So awesome they're giving away a bunch of free gear to our readers over the next few months. Up first is a prize pack consisting...

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC27 QuietPoint Noise-Canceling Headphones

by Benjamin Ricci | Jan 28, 2013 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones

PROS: Great sound, many applications, low price, carrying case. CONS: Requires battery for noise canceling. PRICE: $99 A lot of the times, especially in pro studios, outside noise and distractions...

Tour Van Survival Guide

by Benjamin Ricci | Feb 29, 2012 | Booking Gigs & Touring

Prepare for Unexpected Bumps on the Road Going out on tour for the first time can be fun and exciting, but there are some important things to keep in mind before piling into the van and hitting the...

STEREO GUIDE: Put Together a Rockin’ System on a Budget

by Benjamin Ricci | Nov 10, 2011 | Home Recording, Live Sound

If you’re a musician, chances are you take great pride in carefully crafting your music, especially when you’re in the studio. So why are you still listening to your favorite tunes on tiny earbuds...