Cool Tool: IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R155
Want solid bass and better stereo imaging from your monitors? Then you want the new IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R155 studio monitor stands. These stands... Read more »
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Mar 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Mar 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Apogee One and Maestro?
Q: Do I have to run the Maestro software with Apogee’s One audio interface, or can it work directly with my DAW? A: Either way. You can use One... Read more »
Mar 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: Cloud Audio Recorder
We haven’t tried this one yet, but the concept looks super cool! Yamaha has released a new iOS app, Cloud Audio Recorder, for the MOTIF XF. The... Read more »
Mar 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Near Field Monitor Height
In the last two Tech Tips, we’ve discussed near-field monitor distance and spacing and angles. But what about the proper height? As with most... Read more »
Mar 2, 2012, 12:00 AM
Angling Near Field Monitors
Q: I read your Tech Tip yesterday about near field distances and spacing, but what about angling them? Should they be straight, pointed in, and... Read more »
Mar 1, 2012, 12:00 AM
Near Field Monitor Distance
Q: What does “near field” mean, exactly? In other words, how far away should I place my near field monitors? A: For smaller 2-way or... Read more »
Feb 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Studio Monitors Humming
Q: I just moved into a new space, and now my studio monitors are humming; they were perfectly quiet for five years in my old studio. They even... Read more »
Feb 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Aux Balanced or Unbalanced?
Q: Are most aux inputs balanced or unbalanced connections? A: If the aux input carries a stereo signal on a single TRS jack, then it is almost... Read more »
Feb 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: PageFlip Cicada
Put your feet to work navigating your digital documents! The PageFlip Cicada is a bluetooth pedal for desktop, laptop, and tablet computers. The... Read more »
Feb 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Apple Camera Kit Tip
Many of us have begun using audio interfaces and other external hardware that connects to our iPads with the Apple Camera Kit. The Apple Camera... Read more »