Streamworks Audio Announces SWA Mastering Revealed Instructional Video

Streamworks Audio has announced SWA Mastering Revealed. This instructional video covers the most important steps when mastering, such as tonal balance by means of Equalization, applying compression to your audio source to tighten up the dynamic range as needed, as well as Loudness maximizing to give your song that punch. The video also covers additional… Read More Streamworks Audio Announces SWA Mastering Revealed Instructional Video

MXL Ships MXL.008 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone

MXL Microphones is shipping the MXL.008 USB / Cardioid Condenser Microphone. The new MXL.008 features a large diaphragm that delivers a big, rich sound characteristic of studio and broadcast microphones. Unlike most studio condenser microphones, however, the MXL.008 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) instrument that connects directly to a computer without the need for… Read More MXL Ships MXL.008 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Musikmesse: Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series

Musikmesse: Mackie today announced the Mackie Control Pro control surface series, the next generation of the Mackie Control Universal line of controllers. Comprising Mackie Control Universal Pro, Mackie Control Extender Pro and Mackie Control C4 Pro, the series provides a complete feature set and software compatibility. Mackie Control Pro series controllers are designed to seamlessly… Read More Musikmesse: Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series

SoundField Announces Software Driven SPS200 Surround Microphone

NAB: SoundField has introduced the SoundField SPS200 A-Format microphone for stereo and 5.1 surround recording. Designed for computer-based field and studio broadcast and recording applications, the SPS200 offers software plug-in A-Format to B-Format conversion, plus stereo and surround sound decoding and manipulation in place of an outboard control unit. The most affordable of the SoundField… Read More SoundField Announces Software Driven SPS200 Surround Microphone

Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear

The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection. “Since… Read More Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear

Sonic Studio Ships Version 2.0 of PreMaster CD

Sonic Studio has announced a new version of their low cost premastering application, PreMaster CD 2.0, which they call “the go-to application for CD creation on the Mac.” PreMaster CD 2.0 adds more background processing, more control and more functionality. This new release consolidates all the maintenance changes incorporated into the code base while adding… Read More Sonic Studio Ships Version 2.0 of PreMaster CD

Yamaha Debuts Four New MG Mixers

Yamaha Corporation of America introduced a new lineup of small format analog MG Mixers at the Winter NAMM 2007. These four redesigned models, offer a number of feature additions, including single-knob compression on two inputs, switch-able monitor mix routing, upgraded components and enhanced cosmetics. “Recently, we added single-knob compression into our popular EMX powered mixers… Read More Yamaha Debuts Four New MG Mixers