The new ADAM A4V, the smallest of the new, DSP equipped range might be the most significant of the series. Julian shares his thoughts and explains why that might be.
5 Essential Mix Checks And Why They Matter
With mixers delivering for an ever-growing list of platforms and playback devices, keeping tabs on the mix’s technical health has never been more important. Here are our five essential checks and why they matter.
Why Pro Tools Aux I/O Is Your Monitor Controller’s New Best Friend
With Pro Tools 2022.9’s Aux I/O feature bringing support for multiple simultaneous audio devices, we take a look at what this feature means for music mixers monitoring multiple hardware and software audio sources.
ADAM Audio and Sonarworks A Series Collaboration Announced
ADAM Audio and Sonarworks have announced their collaboration integrated into the ADAM A Series studio monitors.
Why Software Monitor Control Is A Good Idea
Whether working in a commercial facility, or small independent studio setup, the need for monitor control is essential. With many engineers working without a console, the only question is what that control should look like. We look at one solution.
Monitor Controller Systems That Support Formats Like Dolby Atmos In 2022
Following our article Six Monitor Controllers You Need To Check Out In 2022 we were asked for an article covering monitor controllers that support immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos. Take a look at Dolby Atmos monitor controllers available in 2022.
IK Multimedia iLoud Precision Studio Monitors Announced
IK Multimedia has today announced the iLoud Precision series, representing another move in nearfield monitoring from the company that brought you the compact monitor series, iLoud Micro Monitor and iLoud MTM.
Six Monitor Controllers You Need To Check Out In 2022
With monitor control coming with the console or control surface in larger facilities, studios great and small working without a console still need control of their monitoring setups regardless. We look at 6 standalone options to check out for the mixer-less studio.
The Power Of Audio Books And Product Manuals In 2022
In the age of video learning, it’s easy to forget the ultimate container of information: the written word. With the quality of video information varying immensely, we suggest that written information has never been more important.
Dolby Atmos For Music Monitoring Calibration - FAQ From Dolby
If you’re a music mixer and you’re considering upgrading your mix room to Dolby Atmos there are lots of things which are different compared to a space designed for stereo work. In a recently published FAQ Dolby have shared essential information on calibration.
PMC6 Active 2-Way Monitoring Speakers Tested
A few months ago PMC launched their brand new Studio Range of active reference near and midfield monitors and accompanying subwoofers. Production Expert writer Paul Maunder recently bought a pair of PMC6s - here’s what he thinks of them so far…
How To Use Effects When Tracking In Near-Zero Latency On Any Interface
This simple trick enables you to give your talent effects in their headphones when tracking without worrying about latency.
What Makes Some Headphones Popular In Pro Audio?
Engineers will continue to deliberate over which headphones are best for a given task. Given a few objective characteristics, however, the list gets a lot shorter.
How To Set Up A Mix Room For Dolby Atmos Music - Definitive Guide
This video from Dolby offers a comprehensive guide on how to set up a mix room for Dolby Atmos Music mixing. From room layout and dimensions, through speaker requirements to practical, step by step advice on how to tune an Atmos monitoring system, if you need advice on how to get started, this video is essential viewing.
ADAM Audio Explain Some Of Their New Monitor Secrets
Following ADAM Audio’s refresh of their well-established A-Series line of monitors, we get an additional technical insight on the range from the people who make them …
The Most Common Home Studio Monitor In The 80s Wasn't A Monitor!
In modern recording anyone wanting a pair of half decent studio monitors has almost limitless choice, it seems every man and his dog makes at least one pair. However, at the beginning of the home recording revolution things were a little different.
Are More Speakers Better For Immersive Mixing?
If Dolby Atmos is Object based and doesn’t need a fixed number of speakers, considering the cost of Atmos monitoring why would someone choose 9.1.6 over 7.1.4, or even fewer speakers? Julian investigates ‘speaker density’.
Genelec GLM 4.2 Includes Free Acoustics Report On Your Studio
Genelec have announced a major revision of their GLM loudspeaker management software which now includes a free, comprehensive acoustic report on your mixing space, ideal for planning effective acoustic treatment.
3 Way Compact Studio Monitors - 7 Of The Best
In this round up we look at the choices available if you want to move up into the world of 3 way monitors. They cost more but not as much as you might think and we think they are well worth considering. Here’s our pick of what’s out there.
RTW TouchControl 5 Announced - AoIP Monitor Controller With Metering
At the NAB Show, 2022 in Las Vegas RTW is announcing their new Dante-based AoIP monitoring controller with integrated metering functions.