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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you’re a musician who’s building a studio or rehearsal space, setting up an audio system at a venue or house of worship, an aspiring streamer/podcaster, or a production house, the audio mixer may be the most important (and expensive) purchase you make—but with multitudes of options, you’ll want to know exactly what you need before pulling the trigger.
This guide will help you sort through the factors to consider when searching for the perfect mixer for the job. If you’ve got a case of choice paralysis when it comes to mixers, or if
by Trevor Collins · Posted
It’s more than likely that you have a loved one who owns a podcast. It’s their baby, their creative outlet, their place to vent and talk about documentaries that no one watches. Rather than gifting an elevated pine-scented candle or plaid sweater this holiday season, give them something they actually want. We’ve put together a list of our 11 favorite podcast gifts, ranging from budget-friendly to super fancy for those who deserve it. Why did we pick 11? Because
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Studio monitors come in all shapes and sizes. From quad 15" behemoths to the tiniest 3" pico-size, there are many factors that come into play when selecting monitors. Price is the obvious choice, but perhaps you have space constraints or fussy neighbors. Or maybe you are looking for a nice pair of “B” monitors to complement your mains. In this article, we’ll be looking at some pint-size powerhouse micro-monitors for a variety of applications. With so many compact monitors (5" and above) on the market, I decided to showcase only the true “
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Andrew covers some of the bigwigs at SuperBooth Berlin 2025—including Bitwig! You'll learn what you can accomplish with the newest gear from Eventide, AEA, and elysia.
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Bitwig
3:14 - Eventide
5:26 - AEA
6:54 - elysia
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Gabe checks out and demos gear at SuperBooth so new, some of it doesn't come out until 2026 (e.g., the Korg Phase 8). Possible encounters include the Artemis by Dreadbox, a few intriguing modules, and more!
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Korg Phase 8
2:49 - CRE8
4:49 - Dreadbox
7:49 - Novation
9:43 - Intellijel
11:00 - Final Thoughts
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Audio is an integral aspect of broadcasting, so join Andrew to learn about the newest products and upgrades from Avid, Deity, Sound Devices, Waves, at NAB 2025.
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Deity
1:52 - DPA
4:23 - Sound Devices
6:59 - Waves
11:27 - Avid Pro Tools
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Good audio starts at the source, and the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Audio/MIDI Interface captures crystal clear audio anytime and anywhere. It boasts Focusrite’s 4th generation preamps, multi-channel audio gain and clip safe, wireless app control, and more. Join Gabe for a trial by sound for a live recording at First Live in Brooklyn, and in his home studio.
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Final Mix
2:45 - Preamps
3:39 - Ins, Outs, Buttons & More
5:15 - Studio Setup
6:07 - Auto Gain
7:27 - Clip Safe
8:33 - Air Mode & Expansion Pack Plugins
10:47 -
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re an independent music producer or engineer, you’re likely aware that Dolby Atmos is becoming more commonly adopted in the professional music and film industry. In fact, for many, working with Dolby Atmos is no longer an option but a requirement. On the other hand, there are many doubters in the music profession who insist that Atmos is just a fad. With Dolby Atmos becoming more mainstream, is implementing this technology in your studio worth the time and investment?
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re just starting out on your home studio recording or podcasting journey, or you want to upgrade the gear you already have, it may be advantageous to invest in an audio interface bundle or kit. This way, you can save a step or two while also possibly saving a little cash. So, we’ve recommended a list of our favorite recording equipment combos to help you get started. Additionally, if your recording needs are very basic, we’ve included a couple of interesting all-in-one solutions that may streamline your setup even further.
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by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
In June 2021, Apple revealed two exciting developments for music lovers: Apple Lossless and Apple Spatial Audio, each on offer for Apple Music, and each available now—provided you have the right hardware and the right OS.
What does this mean for you, the consumer? Let’s take a look.
Apple Lossless
We need to begin by defining “lossless” and “lossy.” I’ll use a mnemonic device to make it simple:
A lossless file exhibits no loss of audio quality when compared to the original master. A lossy file—such as an MP3 or an AAC—does exhibit a loss in
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 Robert Rives · Posted
Serious content creators know that timecode boxes are a big help on multi-camera shoots, allowing you to sync your cameras and recording devices so that sound and picture from every source falls right into place in post. Having the takes automatically sync up in your editing software, rather than wasting time lining up waveforms, saves time and money and helps get your deliverables out the door tout de suite. With this in mind, the industry veterans at Deity Microphones have engineered their new
by Robert Rives · Posted
Focusrite is expanding its Clarett+ lineup with a new 8-channel mic preamp and A-D/D-A converter, the Clarett+ OctoPre. This 1-RU model brings 8 ultra-low-noise, Air-enabled preamps with outstanding dynamic range and individual channel inserts to home, production, and professional studios looking to expand their input capabilities.
by Julius Richmond · Posted
A bunch of my peers scoffed when the YouTube videos for Waves Clarity Vx dropped, and so did I. There was no way this simple-looking noise-reduction plug-in could compete with iZotope RX, right? Then I downloaded the plug-in to see what it was all about, and I
by Robert Rives · Posted
It's clear there’s a growing segment of musicians and performers working on smaller stages who are considering switching to wireless in-ear monitoring, but concerns about expensive, complicated, and/or unreliable systems have kept them from making the move. If this sounds familiar, then you’re going to want to check out Sennheiser’s new XSW Wireless IEM systems, engineered to provide clear sound you can count on, while being easy