Analyzers can show us lots but what can they actually tell us about making the mix better? Here we look at when an extra window on the mix can help.
Buying A Monitor Controller? Read This First
Controlling monitoring can start getting complicated when you wish to expand beyond a single interface or pair of monitors. James Richmond uses his studio to show how as needs change so do Monitor Controllers…
Loudspeaker Design Cookbook 8th Edition Released
In its first update in over a decade, Vance Dickason’s definitive guide to designing loudspeakers has been released in its 8th edition. If you need detailed information on loudspeaker design, this is the book you need.
Six Things That Really Make My Studio Better
With gear and audio plugins getting better by the month, making choices is increasingly hard to get wrong. Here Luke talks about other practical things in his studio, audio-related or otherwise, that actually make a real difference to his working day.
How To Get Masters That Work In The Real World
Despite an end to the Loudness War, getting louder masters for bass-heavy genres is still a consideration for engineers working in these styles. Here Erman Aydöner shares with us his moves for healthy masters without skimping on the low end.
Air Motion Transformers - What Are They And How Do They Work?
In this video, composer and producer Alberto Rizzo Schettino visits EVE Audio headquarters in Berlin to find out more about Air Motion Transformers and how the company has further developed the technology.
Stream Your DAW To Your Phone With This Cool Software
Sound On Digital Mix To Mobile is a simple and effective way to stream audio from your DAW direct to a phone or tablet. Find out more and see it in action!
ADAM A8H - Tested
The ADAM A8H is the biggest model from the new A range. Julian finds it an excellent performer with all the advantages offered by network control from the free A Control software and the ability to export Sonarworks profiles to the built in DSP.
Is Your 7.1.4 System Properly Time-Aligned? Play This Atmos Master File To Find Out
Grammy nominated mixer Nathaniel Reichman shares his guide to calibrating a Dolby Atmos monitoring systems in the time domain using the standard features of Pro Tools.
EVE Audio SC2070 Studio Monitors - World First Review
EVE Audio recently released the SC2070 - a 2-way studio monitor with an extra-large Air Motion Transformer, designed for mid-size professional and home recording studios. Composer and Producer Alberto Rizzo Schettino takes a closer look and listen in this exclusive world-first review…
Steven Slate Audio VSX Headphone Mixing System Tested
Steven Slate Audio VSX claim in their own words “Perfect mixes, less frustration” amongst other things. They make some bold claims about how good the system is, so we put it to the test.
IK Multimedia iLoud Precision 5 Monitors - Tested
The original iLouds were a huge hit. The new Precision range are a big step up. How are these ‘grown up’ iLouds? Julian tests them to find out…
Old and New - Luke’s Acoustic Energy AE22s And PreSonus AudioBox GO
In this short series ‘Old and New’ some of the team are going to share an old, reliable piece of gear that we use all the time and something that has come into our lives in the past year. Next up is Luke Goddard.
Fluid Audio Image 2 Monitors - Tested
The Image 2 is rather more upmarket than the products we’ve previously tried from the Fluid Audio stable, does it deliver and have Fluid managed to maintain their excellent value for money at a price point where quality counts more than ever? We find out in our latest test.
Paul Maunder Product Of The Year - PMC 6 Studio Monitors
With each member of the Production Expert team narrowing down the product that makes their working life better, Paul Maunder talks about 2022’s contribution to his studio - the PMC 6 Studio Monitors.
Genelec Speaker Model Numbers Explained
If you don’t really understand the model numbers of Genelec products you’re not alone. Here’s our explainer. It makes sense once you know - Well most of it does…
Experts Dream Studio Gear Advent Calendar - Day 19 Avantone Mixcubes
The Experts team wondered what we thought people would want to find behind the windows of a dream studio advent calendar. Today, Luke Goddard talks about his Avantone Mixcubes.
Experts Dream Studio Advent Calendar - Day 15 Meyer Bluehorn System
The Experts team wondered what we thought people would want to find behind the windows of a dream studio advent calendar. Roger Guerin’s choice is the Meyer Bluehorn System.
Experts Dream Studio Gear Advent Calendar - Day 11 Sonarworks SoundID Reference
The Experts team wondered what we thought people would want to find behind the windows of a dream studio advent calendar. Some of the things we own, some we wish we did. Owned or not, we think any of the things we name in the next 14 days would be a gift to a professional studio owner. Luke Goddard talks about Sonarworks’ speaker monitoring correction software SoundID Reference.
Experts Dream Studio Gear Advent Calendar - Day 2
The Experts team wondered what we thought people would want to find behind the windows of a dream studio advent calendar. Julian’s first choice is a pair of monitors. ATC SCM25a’s