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Mix Blog Studio: My Review Process
When a reviewer sits down to evaluate a new piece of technology, where does the process begin, and how does one give an objective...
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Review: Genelec 8320A and 7350A Monitors
The 8320A and 7350A three-piece monitoring systems are part of the Genelec Smart Active Monitoring, or SAM, portfolio and were the perfect size for...
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Review: Awesome Guitar Production Tools
Last month was the annual NAMM Show, and it was great to be in attendance. For guitar players/guitar-based composers like me, you can’t beat...
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Review: Audio-Technica BP40 Large Diaphragm Dynamic (LDD) Broadcast Microphone
Designed for use as a broadcast vocal microphone, the BP40 is actually quite superb in a broad range of applications where a large diaphragm...
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Review: beyerdynamic MCE 86 II Electret Condenser Shotgun Microphone
A shotgun microphone is simply a tool worth having in any “workhorse” microphone collection, and the MCE 86 II is an ideal specimen.
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Review: Yamaha TF Series Digital Mixing Console
Yamaha emerged as a leader in high-end live sound mixing with its digital offerings long before many stalwart analog-centric live console companies dipped their...
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Review: Yamaha TF Series Desk
Touch-centric with an intuitive proprietary OS, the TF is capable yet easy.
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Review: Blue Hummingbird Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Blue's 180-degree pivoting capsule SDC "sounds fantastic, feels expensive."
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Review: AEA R88 mk2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Rich Tozzoli tested an AEA R88 mk2 stereo ribbon microphone at Clubhouse Studios.
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Review: Cerwin-Vega P1000X P-Series Loudspeakers
A 3-channel PPA powered enclosure featuring Cerwin-Vega quality sound and rugged construction.
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Review: Alto Pro Black Series Powered Loudspeakers
Strother Bullins review the Alto Professional Black 12 two-way full-range pair and accompanying Black 15 SUB subwoofer.
Gear Guides
Review: CAD Live Microphone Series
CAD designs and builds truly affordable workhorse microphones that shine especially in live applications.
Product Reviews
Review: Fostex PX-6 Professional Studio Monitors
Rob Tavaglione takes a look at Fostex PX-6 Professional Studio Monitors.
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Review: MXL Genesis FET Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
MXL sells a lot of good microphones at great prices, including the Genesis FET.
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Review: SoundField SPS200 Surround Sound Microphone
Multiple diaphragm surround-sound mics seem like such a luxury to engineers who work in stereo.
New Products
Studio Review: Rich Tozzoli’s St. John Recording Retreat
This year's recording session in the U.S. Virgin Islands features AEA, DPA, Fender Passport Studio, Grace Design and Universal Audio products.
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Yamaha CL1 Digital Console – A Real-World Review
Will James reviews Yamaha's CL1, an 18-fader console with touchscreen menu operation, 48 inputs plus 8 stereo inputs, and 35 outputs.
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Review: Yamaha MGP Series MGP24X Analog Console
Yamaha's MGP Series is an ideal analog live desk for today, notably packed with unique new features and creativity-inspiring digital functionality.
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Review: Electro-Voice ZLX-12P Two-Way Powered Loudspeaker
With 1,000 watts via Class D amplification—the current standard for pro-grade full-range portable P.A. enclosures—EV hits the market with a impressively built and well...
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Review: Cerwin-Vega P-Series P1500X and P1800SX Powered Loudspeakers
To date, one of the most impressive and unique portable P.A. systems I’ve discovered is Cerwin-Vega’s Active Series—a truly overbuilt, road-worthy and superior sounding...
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Review: Advanced Audio CM67se Tube Condenser Microphone
The Advanced Audio CM67se is a very nice mic at a very attractive price.
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Review: MXL CR89 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The cardioid MXL CR89 provides exceptional performance equivalent to microphones typically costing three to four times more.
Gear and Technology
Review: Mackie ProFX Series ProFX22 Analog Mixer with USB
Mackie desks are historically affordable, intuitive and tough. The ProFX22 is no exception.
Product Reviews
Review: Sterling Audio ST6050 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone, Ocean Way Signature Edition
Aesthetically beautiful, sonically (mostly) neutral and blessed by lauded LA engineer Allen Sides, the flexible ST6050 is Sterling Audio’s flagship LDC.
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Review: Avid Pro Tools HDX
Generation HDX provides Pro Tools users with Avid’s most powerful and fastest DAW to date. Pro Tools HD has spent a decade at the...
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Review: ADAM Audio A77X AX-Series Powered Studio Monitors
The “ideally priced” ADAM Audio A77X AX-Series powered studio monitors are nicely frequency balanced, thoughtfully designed, capable of loud performance and factory guaranteed for...
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Review: Mojave Audio MA-300 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
The multi-pattern MA-300 is a well-built, feature-packed and exceptionally priced tube large-diaphragm condenser.
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Review: Lauten Oceanus LT-381 Tube Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
An “extremely versatile,” unique LDC specimen, the Oceanus is deep and broad in both qualities and potential applications.
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iPad Audio Production Tools
In less than a year, the Apple iPad has morphed from the toy we didn’t need to the tool we can’t live without.
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Review: Avid Pro Tools 9 and Pro Tools HD 9
"Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss." Pro Tools remains king of the pro DAWs with PT9.
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Review: Avid Pro Tools HD Series Interfaces
The company behind our industry’s ubiquitous DAW can now provide I/O “on par with the best converters available.”
New Products
Solid State Logic X-Desk and X-Patch
The dynamic duo of X-Desk and X-Patch brings SuperAnalogue character to the widest range of end-users in SSL history.
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Mackie Onyx-i Series 1640i Analog Console – A Real-World Review
The Mackie Onyx-i Series of analog consoles — and particularly the flagship model, the 1640i — is able to do what no other affordable...
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Review: Digidesign Pro Tools 8
With the debut of Digidesign Pro Tools 8, our industry's ubiquitous DAW is now equally adept at processing MIDI or audio.
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Review: Solid State Logic Matrix
Giant consoles are certainly not extinct. They remain an invaluable resource to making certain kinds of productions and to making certain stages of productions.
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Solid State Logic Duende Mini FireWire DSP
This lightweight plug-in powerhouse makes an ideal mate for your laptop.
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Review: Solid State Logic Pro-Convert v5 Audio Project Translation Tool
Pro-Convert aims to be a one-size-fits-all tool that acts as a go-between for a variety of popular DAW and NLE platforms.
New Products
Review: Solid State Logic E Signature Channel
The production hues of the 1980s are back, so there’s no better time than now to examine Solid State Logic’s new rack-mounted version of...
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New Plug-Ins for Pro Tools from Trillium Labs, SoundToys
A look at Trillium Labs' TL Space 1.1 and SoundToys EchoBoy 1.0, two new plug-ins for Pro Tools.
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Review: M-Audio M-Powered Pro Tools DAW System
If there was any doubt about Digidesign's, ah, designs upon the world of audio, there no longer is. A little over a year ago,...
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Review: Digidesign Pro Tools 6.4
Digidesign continues to move forward with Pro Tools 6.4. Although it is not a "major" upgrade, there are enough new features to turn heads....
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Solid State Logic AWS 900 Analogue Workstation System
Digital audio workstations are a remarkable advance... sometimes. If your model lacks a decent analog front end, or a properly implemented multichannel monitor section,...