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GEAR REVIEW: Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered Hi-Fidelity Headphones
By Chris Devine on April 23, 2015
Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered Hi-Fidelity Headphones – $349 PROS: Excellent sound quality, unique design. CONS: A tad weighty, long sessions may cause fatigue. For any...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah Hit The Studio For Compass Project
By Benjamin Ricci on March 31, 2015
STUDIO DIARY: with Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah Recording around the globe with a cast of nearly 100 artists A very important matter...
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface Review
By Chris Devine on March 26, 2015
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface – $99 PROS: Simple, small, ultra compatible. CONS: None. There are a lot of companies making USB interfaces. Some claim...
Avoid These Six Mistakes When Recording Your Next Album
By Benjamin Ricci on December 9, 2014
Not getting press? Shocker – maybe it’s because your band’s last album sounds like absolute ass. Sorry to be so blunt, but just because you...
WATCH: The Differences Between Open-Back and Closed-Back Headphones
By Benjamin Ricci on December 1, 2014
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the...
In The Studio With Andrew St. James
By Benjamin Ricci on November 20, 2014
19-Year-Old Bay Area Native Demos in Raunchy Bathrooms to Inspire Dusty, Vintage Sound PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Not very structured...
New Master Fader v3.0 for Mackie DL Series Mixers
By Benjamin Ricci on November 19, 2014
Today Mackie announces the availability of Master Fader v3.0. With massive upgrades built specifically for professional applications, Master Fader v3.0 not only offers the tools...
MUST WATCH: Understanding Headphone and Earphone Specifications
By Benjamin Ricci on November 17, 2014
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the...
6 Ways to Reach Your Kickstarter Goal
By Hugh McIntyre on November 5, 2014
We’ve all heard of Kickstarter and some of the amazing success stories that have come from its fundraising platform – LeVar Burton raising $2 million in two days to bring Reading Rainbow back,...
WATCH: Audio-Technica Presents “How to Mic A Zombie”
By Benjamin Ricci on October 29, 2014
Zombies exist solely in the realm of fiction — or DO they? Audio-Technica thinks it better to be safe than sorry. Surviving in a zombie...