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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Synthesizer manufacturers have given us a lot to fawn over in the last few years, from superpowered creation stations to compact gear that packs a punch—but sometimes, it’s best to stick with the tried-and-true classics we know and love. In this shopping guide, we’ll take a look at some of the best synthesizers that B&H has to offer—whether it’s the hottest new gear or one of the mainstays of the market.
Flagship Models ($3000+)
These synthesizers are the best of the best manufacturers have to offer—and their price point reflects it. If
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
If you want to learn about 500 Series, you need to start with API. API first started producing recording equipment in the late 1960s and has been on the cutting edge of recording technology throughout the ’70s and ’80s. The company’s large-frame consoles have gone on to become highly sought after and are comparable in quality to SSL and Neve, while providing a unique and sought-after sound all their own. The one thing that separated API from most other large-frame recording console manufacturers was the modular design, where different types of
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re a musician, investing in a couple of effects processor pedals is a great way to expand your creative possibilities, whether on stage or in the studio. Since there are a myriad of options available on the market, we thought it would be helpful to list our favorites, from powerful distortion pedals to multi-effects processors for vocals and acoustic instruments.
Overdrive and Distortion Effects
For budget-conscious musicians in search of an 80’s style rock or heavy metal sound, the
by Sam Mallery · Posted
Voice-overs are an essential ingredient in the creation of dynamic media. They can be an unseen character in a story, or just a friendly voice persuading you to buy pet food. Voice-overs are found in every form of media, from news reporting to experimental filmmaking. Even photo slideshows can benefit from a well-executed voice-over.
Creating a voice-over isn't difficult to do, and the basic hardware required is fairly inexpensive. However, the quality of your voice-overs will only be as good as the methods you use to capture and control the
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
One of the most important elements to achieving a clean podcast recording is a well-treated acoustic space. In addition to outside noise, reverberation and flutter echoes, which happen when sound bounces between walls, can take away from the professionalism of your recording and potentially put off your listeners. So, we’ve provided a brief list of the best acoustic treatment solutions to keep your room quiet and echo free.
Absorbers & Diffusers
Two types of tools used to manage room reflections are absorbers and diffusers. Absorption will
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’ve been tasked with documenting a friend or relative’s intimate wedding, due to the simple fact that you own a decent camera, chances are you haven’t given much thought to best practices for capturing the audio. While many of today’s DSLR and mirrorless cameras can capture top-notch video, most of them lack a high-quality built-in microphone; and beware—no matter how great a video is to view, bad sound quality can completely ruin it.
Even though professionals generally rely on high-quality multi-track portable recorders and advanced
by Trevor Collins · Posted
There's no denying that as of 2025, Avid's venerable DAW program Pro Tools remains the de facto industry standard for professional audio productions. Increasingly, it has also become a popular choice for amateurs and small projects as well. With a wide range of project sizes, types, and channel counts being needed by engineers and producers big and small, it can be hard to determine which version of Pro Tools will best serve your needs.
Avid Pro Tools Artist, Studio, and Ultimate editions
That's where B&H comes in. In this article we
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Here at B&H, we’d like you to celebrate the pro-audio people in your lives, so we’ve compiled a list of stocking stuffers for the studio supplicant in your circle, whether that person be a musician, an engineer, or as is usually the case these days, some horridly undercompensated combination of the two.
Pro audio gear can be quite expensive; it’s not uncommon for engineers to spend hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars on some essential product that won’t even look cool or make any sound whatsoever (I’m looking at you, room treatment). Thus
by Jason T · Posted
Although the season might look a bit different this year, due to the pandemic, students are returning to classrooms, nonetheless. The beginning of the school year is a time when many students are in the market for a new laptop, and if you’re interested in using your new computer to compose, produce, record, or mix music, there are some things you should keep in mind while shopping. Ten years ago, only the highest-end laptops were powerful enough to take on the task of real-time audio processing, and even still, they paled in comparison to the
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Neat Microphones is setting the industry abuzz with its unique style and innovative industrial design—but how are you supposed to determine which model best suits your needs? In this article, we break down the differences between these snazzy products, so you can understand the options clearly.
This is an exciting new brand that's aimed at both professionals and consumers, and it was brought to you by the founders of Blue Microphones. Neat offers some interesting solutions for podcasters, musicians, and voice-over artists alike. The new “bee”
by Andrew Eisele and Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Heading back to school and need a new sound system for your dorm room? Whether you are in a tiny single room or you are sharing space with five other people, B&H has many high-quality systems for a variety of situations and budgets.
Portable systems
If you are in the market for a high-quality sound system with Bluetooth that can be tossed into a backpack, check out the IK Multimedia iLoud. It’s a studio-quality,
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AB, of B&H, looks at four mics for less than $300 each, to help you achieve that pro sound in your project studios. These mics are also at home in professional establishments, so whether you’re a beginner musician or a seasoned engineer, watch the video to see if you should add any of them to your mic locker. For way more video learning, come back to BandH.com any time.
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
An equalizer or EQ is a device that adjusts the loudness of specific frequencies, and is available in a variety of types including shelf, graphic, parametric, and semi-parametric, which allow for surgical precision to wide-band adjustments. With such a wide range of classic designs to more esoteric offerings, the sheer number of EQs available can be a bit overwhelming. This article will help you make sense of what 500 Series EQ can do and will help guide you in finding the perfect EQ for your application.
EQ Types
Shelf EQs are quite common on
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
For our final installment in the 500-Series guide, we’ll be looking at the available offerings of effects in the 500-Series format. I’m also including more utility modules that aren’t necessarily an “effect,” but don’t fall under the Preamp, EQ, or Compressor categories and are quite useful, nonetheless.
Specialty Modules
If you are after some serious color, it’s worth checking out the Big Bear Audio MP1+, which provides a low-noise,
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Say you’re a musician traveling on the road, or a producer—somebody who likes to make music from a laptop-based studio. You camp out at a hotel and program what you need to program, or mix what you need to mix. Eventually, you’ll run into problems.
The files you’re working on will require more space than your laptop allows. Or, you’ll run a lot of samples and virtual instruments, both of which tend to run more smoothly on an external drive. Even if you can fit all your projects on a laptop, you can’t forget about backup—the threat of losing