Portable in recording usually means small, but at the cost of options or connectivity. Steinberg’s...
Best Audio Interfaces
Reviews from Performer Magazine on computer and mobile recording interfaces.
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REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Interface [3rd Gen]
Most companies leave huge gaps in their product lines; yes - the entry level version will cover...
Steinberg Launches UR-C Series of USB 3.0 Audio Interfaces
Steinberg launches a new range of USB 3.0 audio interfaces, each featuring different input/output...
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface Review
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface - $99 PROS: Simple, small, ultra compatible. CONS: None. There are a lot of companies making USB interfaces. Some claim to be portable, and are too big, and others...
Black Lion Audio B12A MKII Mic Preamp Review
Black Lion Audio B12A MKII Preamp - $549 PROS: Excellent sound quality. CONS: None. While every studio loves the clarity of digital workstations, external preamps often give a color that just can’t...
PreSonus RC 500 Solid-State Channel Strip Review
PreSonus RC 500 Solid-State Channel Strip - $599 street PROS: Super high quality, construction and sound. CONS: None. There are tons of companies that offer quality preamps, so when a company like...
SHURE Unveils New Motiv Digital Product Line & iOS Recording App
Shure recently introduced MOTIV™ digital products, a new plug-and-play microphone line suited for individuals looking to capture high-quality audio for vocal/acoustic recording, podcasts, YouTube...
Focusrite announces Clarett Range of Thunderbolt interfaces
Focusrite create the best audio interfaces in the world. Now, launching their obsession for sound quality into the world of Thunderbolt, they have released a range of audio interfaces that combine a...
TASCAM UH-7000 Mic Pre-Amp/USB Audio Interface Review
PROS: Professional design and sound; easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $599 When home recording meant tape-based, TASCAM stood above the rest in quality and performance. Unlike companies like...
FLASHBACK: 1970 Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Rev C)
AKA “The Blackface” Mic Pre ROLE IN HISTORY: It's classic, used on every important album since 1970. You couldn't find a studio that didn't have the blackface back in the day. WHAT IT SOUNDS...
Griffin Technology GuitarConnect & MicConnect Reviews
Portable used to mean sacrificing quality or convenience, but Griffin’s closed the gap with several of their new devices, turning your iOS device into a portable recording station. Their simplest...
Apogee Announces Symphony Thunderbolt Compatibility with Apple’s New Mac Pro
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce its multi-channel Thunderbolt™ audio recording solution featuring Symphony I/O and Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge is fully compatible with the new Apple Mac...
PreSonus ADL 700 All-Tube Mic Channel Strip/Preamp Review
Digital recording gives plenty of clarity, but warmth has always been the secret ingredient that’s most elusive. PreSonus brings that audio glow to the modern age with their ADL 700, an all-tube...