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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 -
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?
Another packed week of announcements means we have a lot of exciting news to recap. Venus Optics announced new Laowa Proteus Anamorphic Zooms. Apple released updates for the iPad Air. Sirui introduced us to a new Prime lens series and rolled out a 20mm autofocus anamorphic. Atomos released the Shinobi GO. And Shure upgraded to the MoveMic 88+. Let’s get into it!
Venus Optics Announces Anamorphic Zooms
Adding to their prolific Laowa Proteus series, Venus Optics rolled out the
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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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
Dedicated to developing hardware that removes the barriers to creativity for artists and music producers, Novation has introduced its newest range of MIDI keyboard controllers. Say hello to FLkey Mini and FLkey 37, the first MIDI keyboard
If you run sound for medium-sized live shows, houses of worship, and similar venues, getting a good sound just got a whole lot easier: Mackie just released new active loudspeakers that are durable, tunable, insanely powerful, sonically accurate, and quite easy-to-use. These speakers even stream audio over Bluetooth!
Dubbed the V-Class SRM Powered Loudspeakers, each speaker pushes 2000W of power—which is a resounding amount of sound. Their class-D amplifier circuits offer transparent limiting at the loudest levels, so you never have to suffer
Every DJ has to start somewhere, but with the Numark DJG02, you don’t have to sound like it! This two-channel DJ controller streams your favorite songs right off of Spotify and Tidal, letting you manipulate each track with fancy, included DJ software automatically mapped to the controller. That software just happens to be Serato DJ Lite—so as you get the party thumping with the DJ602, you’ll also be giving yourself an education in the platform
In 1969, one man developed a diode-bridge compressor for a television station’s mixing console—and wound up changing the world of audio, giving us a much-loved unit that added weight, density, and punch on countless hits since. In 2019, one company takes this design and amps it up for our new millennium. That’s right—Heritage Audio is releasing its HA-609A Dual-Channel Bus Compressor and Limiter, and, unlike other
So, your dad plays guitar. Also, it’s time to get him a gift. Don’t let these things be mutually exclusive! Get him a pedal he’ll love, or a tool he needs. Read on for some guitaristic ideas for your axe-swinging dad.
1. The Electro-Harmonix MEL9
Buy dad the MEL9 Pedal for two reasons. First, Electro-Harmonix is a wonderful manufacturer of guitar pedals, and these days they’ve been issuing incredible new designs as well as updates to
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The NTG series from RØDE Microphones holds particular esteem in the film, audio for video, and radio worlds. Now, B&H is proud to help launch a new shotgun microphone to the fold, the NTG5 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone.
Fitting into the series as a smaller and lighter entry than the NTG3, the NTG5 is perfect for
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It’s fall, and you know what that means: Universal Audio has some new, exciting interfaces. Okay, that’s not what fall means, but Universal Audio still has these great pro audio interfaces, and we here at B&H are proud to carry them.
First up is an all-new take on the Apollo Twin. Called the Apollo Twin X, this unit is a 10 x 6 interface communicating with computers over Thunderbolt™ 3 connections; now, if you use the Apollo Twin X with a MacBook Pro, there’s a chance you don’t have to buy a separate adapter!
More important are the AD/DA—
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AKG has a released the AKG Lyra USB microphone, with a sleek, retro look and a future-oriented application. If you’re making YouTube content, Twitch videos, podcasts, or records, this mic is just thing for looking like a consummate professional—and, more importantly, sounding like one, too.
The AKG Lyra mic gives you 192 kHz recording at 24-bit, doing so in a way compatible with the standards of 4K video projects. The microphone itself offers
Let’s talk about the Tape Sync. It’s a term you may not know if you work in music or film. However, the Tape Sync is a good gig in the radio and podcast work, because it can supplement your income, especially during relatively slow weeks.
“Tape Sync” is a technical term for a remote interview. If you listen to talk radio, often you’ll hear your favorite host interview a guest. They sound like they’re sitting in the same room—but frequently, they are not. Sure, the host was in the studio, but the guest was hundreds of miles away.
How does it