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by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
That’s a great idea!” exclaimed my manager as he went over the pitch-sheet for this article. “But—and don’t hate me for this—you’re way too old to write it.”
Running a hand through my thinning brown hair, I replied, “whatever do you mean?”
"In the time since you've graduated," he said, "you could've gone to college again. Twice." Here he suspended two fingers in the air. “Twice.”
He was right. Moreover, my prospective list of collegial gear hadn't aged very well; at the top was a Boss BR1180 Recorder, which, these days, makes for an absolutely
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Join B&H’s own Robert Rives, as he discusses new features of the H4n Pro Handy Recorder from Zoom, including its stereo microphone, built-in preamps, and onboard effects processing. In this video, Rives engages the talents of colleague Nick Messitte to test-drive the Zoom H4n on acoustic and electric guitars. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
by BH Online Videos · Posted
Join Rob Rives as he tests out the Sennheiser MKE-440, a directional stereo microphone for DSLRs designed to maximize the audio within your frame while rejecting ancillary, unwanted noise. Watch as B&H puts this microphone to the test—both inside the SuperStore and out. Please note: this video features a very special performance from two members of our staff, Jason Kleinfeld and Nick Messitte. We hope you enjoy the video, and
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
The Aston Origin microphone—a large diaphragm condenser running in a cardioid polar pattern—surprised me when I first took it home; it’s been surprising me since. Considering its low price, I was anticipating it to sound quite rough around the edges. Perhaps it would balloon in unexpected frequencies, or require much in the mix to make it usable (heavy de-essing to mitigate sibilance, processing into "phone
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses how the Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless technology can deliver crisp, clean, and interference-free audio in a busy UHF environment like Times Square. With all kinds of wireless activity such as cell phones, Bluetooth, TV signals, and who knows what else is going on, we also showcase the LMb transmitter and the LT transmitter and the difference between both. Rives
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We're taking a look and a listen to the Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless System.
by jaime traba · Posted
I admit it: I am an audio snob, but at the same time, I find the concept of some “audiophile” gear to be ridiculous. Some people go to lengths to enjoy their music that are well beyond reasonable and border on the absurd, and my experience as a recording engineer always has me reaching for the practical approach. While I track audio at high resolution rates (24-bit, 88.2 or 96 kHz) for mixing purposes, I have never experienced a practical difference listening to a mastered album at higher-than-CD quality or one at normal CD quality (sorry Neil
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Our friend Justin Colletti from Sonic Scoop shoots out some studio staple dynamic microphones once again with the help of vocalist and guitarist Wes Hutchinson.
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In the following “Quick Listen” video, Greg Johnson demonstrates the Korg Minilogue Polyphonic Synthesizer and shows how this powerful new synthesizer can be a useful addition to any musician’s inventory. The video explores some of the 100 Factory/User presets and how to utilize the onboard true-analog oscillators, filter, amplifier, envelope generators, and LFO. Johnson shows us each of its eight modes including 4-Voice
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Join Enrique Martinez as he composes a dance track—on the spot—using the Novation Launchpad Pro with Ableton Live. Though it’s been designed specifically for Ableton Live, the Launchpad will work equally as well with any DAW or hardware MIDI device. The enhanced RGB LED back-lit pads are velocity and pressure sensitive, allowing for fluid expression and creativity when composing and performing. The layout is designed to keep your
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Join B&H and Justin Colletti, from our partners at Sonic Scoop, as he puts five popular and affordable large diaphragm condensers through their paces. Colletti is joined again by singer/songwriter Wes Hutchinson, who helps him shoot out the Audio-Technica 4050, the Audio-Technica 4047, the
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Join Justin Colletti, from our partners at Sonic Scoop, as he puts some of the most sought-after and popular high-end large diaphragm condensers through their paces at Degraw Sound Studios, in Brooklyn. Singer/Songwriter Wes Hutchinson helps with the side by side comparisons of the AKG C414 XLII, the Neumann U87ai, the Neumann
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Join Rob Rives as he talks with resident DAC expert Dan Bockrath about the ever-growing portable listening amp and digital-to-analog converter category, here at B&H. The two focus on the newly released Shure SHA900, as well as the TEAC Ha-P50, the
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses the Sanken COS-11D lavalier microphone, an industry standard for TV and film productions. Using a Sennheiser EW 100 G3 wireless system with a Tascam DR-701D recorder, as well as a
by Jason T · Posted
If you’re a professional engineer, chances are you already have some experience using a trackball with Pro Tools or another DAW. As the preferred method of travel in many commercial studios and post facilities, the trackball gives engineers some key advantages in navigating their sessions, versus using a traditional mouse. In the paragraphs below we’ll explore some these advantages, and look at some trackballs from Kensington.
Whether you’re a bedroom engineer or producer, or a seasoned pro who works on audio to pay the bills, everyone across