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Feb 25, 12:00 AM

Ribbon Mics and Impedance

Most ribbon microphones are passive devices - they have no onboard active electronics or preamplification. Because of this, the impedance of the preamp input to which they are connected is critical to the sound... Read more »

Feb 20, 12:23 PM

Documentation in the DAW Age

It is an essential working priority to document everything that happens in a session from good takes to bad takes, mic placements, hardware settings, and more. In the Software Age, it may seem less critical to do... Read more »

Feb 19, 2:09 PM

Cool Tool: MicW i436

Looking for a cool omnidirectional mic that will connect directly to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch? Then check out the MicW i436! Designed as a flat-response measurement mic, i436 is especially cool when paired... Read more »

Feb 18, 11:13 AM

Library of Congress Announces Plan to Preserve Recordings

Given that there is a Library of Congress, it of course follows that there is a Librarian of Congress: James H. Billington. And Billington recently announced the National Recording Preservation Plan, based on... Read more »

Feb 18, 11:12 AM

Shure Named to Top 101 Best & Brightest List

Congratulations to Shure for being named to The National Association of Business Resources list of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. This is the fifth time that Shure has made the list —... Read more »

Feb 18, 11:11 AM

How to Connect Pedals to Studio Gear

Q: I want to use my guitar pedals in some of my studio mixdowns, but whenever I connect them to my audio interface I get distorted sounds. What can I do? A: Using guitar pedals for studio applications is a cool way... Read more »

Feb 15, 8:00 AM

Grammy Results

The 2013 Grammy Awards took place on February 10; here's a list of the big winners: Record of the Year: "Somebody That I Used to Know" — Gotye featuring Kimbra Album of the Year: Babel — Mumford & Sons Song of... Read more »

Feb 15, 12:00 AM

iZotope Releases AAX Native Versions of Ozone and Nectar

iZotope has released version 5.03 of Ozone and 1.13 of Nectar. The new versions include support for the AAX Native format running under Pro Tools 10. Previously, iZotope released AAX-compatible versions of RX 2... Read more »

Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Lynx Celebrates 15

Congratulations to all our friends at Lynx Studio Technology on celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2013! Lynx also announced that 2013 marks the ninth year in a row that the company has not raised their prices.

Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Avid Names New President/CEO

Louis Hernandez has been named the new president and CEO of Avid. Hernandez has served as a member of Avid's board of directors since 2008. Former president/CEO Gary Greenfield will remain a member of Avid's board... Read more »

Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Sony Discontinues MiniDisc Players

Sony has announced that they will stop making MiniDisc players next month. The MiniDisc format, launched in 1992 as the intended replacement for cassette tape, has had a surprisingly long run given intense... Read more »

Feb 14, 12:00 AM

How can I Run an ADAT Optical Cable Long Distances?

Q: I need to run an ADAT optical cable for a long distance. My understanding is that there is a limit to how far you can go with one? Is there another solution? A: The ADAT spec puts the limit on optical cable... Read more »

Feb 13, 12:00 AM

What is the Difference Between Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6?

Q: What is the Difference Between Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6 ethernet cables? A: All three cable types are similar in design (four twisted pairs of wires inside a single casing) and function. The primary difference is... Read more »

Feb 12, 12:00 AM

What is Maximum Ethernet Cable Length?

Q: How far can I run an ethernet cable? A: The recommended maximum length for a cat 5 ethernet cable is 100 meters (328 feet).

Feb 11, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: PreSonus Sceptre

The PreSonus Sceptre family of studio monitors combine cutting-edge speaker design with coaxial alignment of the drivers and powerful 32-bit/96kHz dual-core DSP processing and advanced Temporal Equalization... Read more »

Feb 8, 12:00 AM

Learn Those Frequency Ranges!

One of the most common tips given by mix engineers is to highpass filter tracks to remove unwanted low-frequency noise, to regain lost headroom, and to improve clarity. However, the key to effectively being able to... Read more »

Feb 6, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Blue Microphones Nessie

The latest from Blue Microphones is Nessie, a USB condenser mic that looks as cool as it sounds. Nessie has a built-in pop filter, an internal shockmount, built-in headphone output with zero-latency monitoring, and... Read more »

Feb 6, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Aphex Project Channel

Combining a Class A mic preamp, an optical compressor, and the classic Aphex Exciter and Big Bottom into a single-rackspace, the Aphex Project Channel is a one-stop solution for recording and live sound. It features... Read more »

Feb 6, 12:00 AM

Why is Bass Drum in the Middle?

Q: I was just wondering, why do we always pan the bass drum to the center in stereo? I know The Beatles did some recordings where the drums were on one side, but I haven't heard too many others. A: Good question!... Read more »

Feb 5, 12:00 AM

Connecting RedNet To Computer

Q: I'm very interested in the new Focusrite RedNet system because it is easily expandable and routing everything around via Cat 5e cables makes sense to me. What are my options for connecting RedNet interfaces to my... Read more »

Feb 4, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass DI

The Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass DI pedal allows you to dial in a wide range of classic and modern bass rigs, making it perfect for feeding "amped" tones to a DAW or live sound console. Multiple outputs provide... Read more »

Feb 1, 12:00 AM

Cool Tool: Radial Cherry Picker

Yesterday, we talked about the Radial Gold Digger, which is a 4-in/1-out microphone switcher designed for quickly and easily comparing mics in the studio. But at most sessions, the comparisons don't stop with the... Read more »

Jan 31, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Apogee Symphony 64 ThunderBridge

Also new from Apogee at the Winter NAMM show was the Symphony 64 ThunderBridge, which allows connection of Symphony I/O and X-Symphony-equipped Rosetta and X-series converter system to a Mac computer equipped with... Read more »

Jan 31, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Apogee One, Duet, and Quartet

Apogee announced updated versions of their One, Duet, and Quartet audio interfaces at Winter NAMM 2013. All three interfaces now support direct digital connection to iOS devices such as iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

May 25, 2013

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