Field Test: Native Instruments Absynth 2 and Reaktor 4Feb 1, 2004, By John McJunkin Berlin-based Native Instruments is known for its innovative approach to software synthesis, with unique sound creation tools that appeal across the professional spectrum, from producer to sound designer to DJ.... Field Test: Lawson L251 Tube Condenser MicrophoneFeb 1, 2004, By Michael Cooper The Lawson L251 is a side-address, dual-diaphragm tube condenser mic that offers many extras, including an infinitely variable polar pattern, two bass-frequency contour settings and a 10dB pad.... Field Test: Digidesign Accel PCI DSP CardFeb 1, 2004, By K. K. Proffitt Digidesign's new Accel PCI DSP cards deliver nearly double the DSP power of the original Pro Tools|HD DSP cards, resulting in almost a 50-percent increase in the number of available voices across all sample rates, from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, as well as support for DSP-intensive plug-ins that will work only on an Accel-enhanced system.... Field Test: Studio Electronics C2s CompressorFeb 1, 2004, By Erik Zobler Studio Electronics started rackmounting Minimoogs and retrofitting them with MIDI in 1988.... Field Test: Event Electronics ASP8 Studio Precision MonitorsJan 1, 2004, By Erik Hawkins Event Electronics made a big splash years ago when it introduced the 20/20 Series of powered, direct-field monitors, which brought the price of bi-amplified, powered monitor technology to a level practically everybody could afford.... Field Test: Lake Technology ContourJan 1, 2004, By Bob Hodas In 1997, representatives from Clair Brothers, along with a team of heavy-hitters in the digital world, joined forces to design the Clair iO, which ushered in the next generation of digital processors.... Field Test: Geoffrey Daking MicPreEQJan 1, 2004, By Kevin Becka In the early 1990s, when Geoffrey Daking heard that many engineers were growing increasingly dissatisfied with newer audio gear, he decided to find out why.... Field Test: MOTU Digital Performer 4Jan 1, 2004, By John McJunkin Mark of the Unicorn's Digital Performer is based on a very robust and full-featured MIDI sequencer that has become much more sophisticated during the years, letting users record, play and manipulate MIDI data in numerous and tremendously creative ways.... Field Test: Oram GMS Al Schmitt Pro-ChannelJan 1, 2004, By Michael Cooper When British pro audio manufacturer Oram set out to build the GMS (Grand Master Series) Al Schmitt Pro-Channel compressor/EQ/preamps, mass-market appeal was not at the top of its list of design criteria.... Field Test: Universal Audio Model 2192Jan 1, 2004, By K. K. Proffitt Universal Audio's Model 2192 Master Digital Audio Interface combines feature-rich design with impeccable audio quality.... Field Test: ADAM Audio S2-A Powered MonitorsDec 1, 2003, By Dr. Wes Bulla The ADAM Audio S2-A is a 2×150-watt (RMS) powered monitor with a 7.5-inch HexaCone Woofer and a 71-cm Field Test: MOTU HD192 High-Definition I/O Core SystemDec 1, 2003, By Michael Cooper MOTU's new flagship DAW I/O box, the HD192 High-Definition I/O, is available as part of a core system ($1,895; reviewed here) that includes the company's PCI-424 I/O card and AudioDesk Field Test: Peavey Kosmos ProDec 1, 2003, By Barry Rudolph Kosmos Pro is an expanded version of Peavey's original Kosmos subharmonic enhancement system.... Field Test: De Medio DME103 Mic PreDec 1, 2003, By Erik Zobler The DME103 Microphone Preamp is manufactured by Frank De Medio, who has a long history of circuit and console design. In the late 1960s, he partnered with Wally Heider to design and install numerous consoles in Heider's Los Angeles and San Francisco studios.... Field Test: Apogee Electronics Big Ben Master ClockDec 1, 2003, By Michael Cooper Apogee Electronics' Big Ben is a revolutionary master digital clock that does much more than preclude clicks and pops from tainting your audio tracks.... Field Test: Digidesign Digi 002 RackDec 1, 2003, By John McJunkin Digidesign's Digi 002 Rack is the latest in the series that started with the PCI-oriented Digi 001, followed by the USB-connected Mbox, both intended for home studio use.... Field Test: RDE NT2000Nov 1, 2003, By George Petersen More than 35 years ago, Henry and Astrid Freedman founded their Australian-based Freedman Group of companies to design, manufacture and install pro audio gear.... Field Test: Manley Laboratories SLAM!Nov 1, 2003, By Barry Rudolph The SLAM! (Stereo Limiter And Mic pre) defies categorization, combining an updated version of Manley's stalwart ELOP opto-limiter with a new FET-based brickwall limiter and two Class-A preamps with mic and DI inputs.... Field Test: Focusrite ISA428 Pre PackNov 1, 2003, By Kevin Becka Recently, Focusrite has offered a product line aimed at the home studio. However, as the $1,995 ISA428 can attest to, the company has not forgotten its high-end roots.... AuditionsNov 1, 2003 M-AUDIO TRANSIT USB Audio Interface Most PopularPollsMix Regional
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