Is dialog editing part or all of what you do? Either way, you need a suite of tools to help you manipulate the spoken word, whether it’s Film, TV or Radio. In this article Mike Thornton looks at which tools, both standalone software and plugins, he feels every dialog editor should have.
Why Do Brands Kill Off Perfectly Good Hardware? We Investigate
Why we are seeing more and more products being discontinued because the manufacturer can no longer get the parts? In this article, we look at why manufacturers discontinue hardware products and the growth in the number of products that are declared end-of-life.
Apple Silicon: A Guide To Choosing The Right Mac For Your Studio
Choosing the correct Mac computer for your studio can be very difficult. Which model should I choose, how many processors, how much memory, and so much more? In this guide, we will help you navigate all the options to help you choose the best Mac for your studio.
Audio Restoration Software in 2023 - Is RX Still King?
In the last 2 years, the audio restoration market has changed significantly. In this article, we highlight a selection of audio restoration software packages, some stand-alone, some plug-ins and some that offer both options that we think you should try out.
Three Benefits of Supporting Small Audio Software Developers
It can be easy to overlook small developers when they lack the huge marketing machines that larger brands have to share their products with the world. It’s worth seeking them out and finding out how much supporting them can benefit both them and you!
Audio Software Subscriptions Still Have A Flaw - We Examine Them
There has been a lot of discussion about software and plugin subscriptions, and now that things have cooled down a little, we thought it helpful to take a detailed look at winners and losers when it comes to subscriptions and ask some key questions of brands.
Sound Editor Shares His 'Ultimate' Editing Rig
In this article dialog editor Korey Pereira shares his experience of looking for the ideal headphone setup for the studio and on the road. find out what this busy professional needs from this important component of his studio.
Why Confidence Is An Important Part Of The Studio Gear Buying Decision
With a veritable feast of gear on offer for anyone building a recording studio, how do we make sure we get the right stuff for our needs?
New M2 MacBook Pro Computers - We Compare Them With the M1 Version - UPDATED
Now that Apple has announced the new M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, with more powerful CPU and GPU as well as support for up to 96GB of unified memory, we compare them to their predecessors, the M1 Pro and M1 Max versions, to see how good they are.
Why It's Good To Support Small Audio Brands
Every day we get exposed to a torrent of marketing from many brands, often the big brands drown out the small ones with their marketing power. Here’s why you should support the small brands too!
The Audio Marketing Promise To Avoid
There’s a common thread appearing in more marketing for audio gear, some think it’s an attraction, for me it’s a turn off!
MacBook Air With M2 - Is It A Good Studio Computer?
Apple has announced that the second Mac computer powered by the new 2nd generation Apple Silicon system on a chip is now available for pre-ordering. In this article, we explore whether this redesigned M2-powered laptop will make a useful portable studio computer.
Thinking Of Buying The M2 MacBook Pro? Read This First
Apple has announced that from Friday 17th June 2022, it is possible to pre-order an M2 Powered 13-inch MacBook Pro, making it the first M2-powered computer available to buy. But is it a good idea? In this article, we look at the pros and cons…
8 Analog Input Audio Interfaces Worth Checking Out In 2022 - Updated
We’ve updated our shortlist of popular audio interfaces you can buy today, all of which share a couple of common threads being that these products provide a minimum of 8 analogue inputs with mic preamps and are housed within 1U chassis. We’re spoilt for choice! Which would you buy?
High Speed Storage Solutions For Next Gen Computers Like Apple’s Mac Studio
With the release of the new MacBook Pro and Mac Studio, more people are looking for higher speed storage options. In this article, we explore what technology is now available and suggest some options for solutions for your new studio computer.
Apple Silicon Gets A Big Thumbs Up From Pro Audio Users
Production Expert recently ran a survey of the community to see both their buying intentions and also the experience of using Apple Silicon. Over 1400 pro audio users completed the survey. The survey was open to both Apple macOS and Windows computer users. Here are the results.
Is This A Mac mini M1 Alternative For Windows Users Wanting A Studio Computer?
If you are a Windows user and would like an alternative to the Apple Mac M1 mini then there’s plenty of choice out there for a small footprint Windows PC. We’ve done our research to find a comparable Windows machine that packs a punch at the same price.
5 Things Every Audio Engineer Should Know About Apple Silicon Macs
In this article we reveal our observations from real-world usage and testing - these are 5 things every audio engineer should know about Apple Silicon Macs.
Confused About The New M1 Macs? Excellent Buyers Guide
If you are confused by the new M1 Macs, then this excellent buyers guide should help you make sense of all the differences between the M1, M1 Pro and M1 Max.
Buying A Microphone - Everything You Need To Know
In this article we are going to tell you everything you need to know about choosing a microphone and the questions you need to ask before purchasing a mic.