Eric Calvi

Eric is an audio and technology enthusiast who, after leaving France for New York City and graduating from the Institute of Audio Research, embarked on a 28-year-long career in the recording industry, where he worked as a studio technician, an audio engineer, a musician, and eventually, an A&R executive at Universal Records. Calvi was fortunate to join B&H in 2009 and currently writes for the Web Content Department. He remains involved in audio engineering, occasionally recording music with independent artists and advising musicians on products and technology for their home studios. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his children, watching classic movies, cooking, and taking a lot of photos.

Latest Articles

7 years ago
RØDE has made it its mission to provide podcasters with user-friendly tools that simplify the technical aspects of podcast production so they can focus on making great content. Now the company is announcing the PodMic, a dynamic podcasting vocal microphone with the company's world…
8 years ago
Analog pioneer Arturia is announcing the newest member of its Brute analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact, a cost-effective, compact analog drum machine. Aimed at musicians and producers who crave raw power and monstrous tone, it features new sounds designed from the ground up, an…
8 years ago
Premium tripod manufacturer Gitzo has updated its line of carbon fiber boompoles with four new models featuring the company's proprietary Carbon eXact tubing. The new GB2551US Series 2,…
8 years ago
Anchor Audio, the leading US manufacturer of battery-powered portable sound and public address systems, is now offering its second generation of portable audio products. The new portable sound systems, wireless PA systems, speaker monitors, and portable lecterns promise to deliver clear, dependable sound with improved simplicity and reliability. Changes include AnchorLink wireless technology,…
8 years ago
In response to wireless mic frequencies being squeezed in the United States, Lectrosonics is expanding its product offerings to take advantage of the unlicensed 900 MHz frequency band, as an alternative to the soon-to-be illegal 600 MHz band. The company is introducing the Digital Hybrid…
8 years ago
Black Lion Audio, the acclaimed company on a mission to develop superior-quality, boutique audio equipment boldly, is gracing us with three new offerings at NAMM 2018, including the Seventeen compressor,…
8 years ago
Since the launch of its revolutionary, kidney-shaped POD modeling device for guitarists, twenty years ago, Line 6 has remained at the forefront of guitar amp and effects modelling technology. Now at NAMM 2018, the company unveils the new HX Effects floorboard guitar…
8 years ago
A major announcement has come from Sony, at NAMM 2018. For the first time in 25 years, the company is introducing three new high-resolution microphones designed for professional studio and home recording applications. They include the C-100 multi-pattern vocal condenser mic,…
9 years ago
With the release of the new RØDELink Performer Kit, RØDE completes its range of RØDELink digital wireless microphone systems, which include the popular Newsshooter and the Filmmaker Kits. Designed for vocal performances and presentations, the Performer kit combines a high-quality TX…
9 years ago
Zoom adds the new AC-2 Acoustic Creator to its line of effects boxes designed for acoustic-electric guitarists looking to amplify their sound on stage or in the studio, with a true acoustic sound. This enhanced DI box offers advanced sound remodeling to help restore tones lost through using…
9 years ago
Following its success with the reputed K Series, QSC raises the bar again by announcing the new K.2 Series, the company’s anticipated next generation of powered loudspeakers. Also, introduced this spring is the new KS212C, a single-box powered cardioid subwoofer. The K.2 Series features the 8" K8.2, the 10…
9 years ago
Say you’re covering news or conducting interviews in the field for your V-blog, YouTube channel, Facebook Live, or a documentary. The locations vary widely—indoor/outdoor, press conferences and on-the-fly interviews, and perhaps even political conventions—and all represent widely varying sound-recording environments. As a news gatherer, you know that your audio quality can make or break your…
9 years ago
With the introduction of Xperia Ear, Sony is affording us a glimpse into the future of communication. This in-ear, intelligent personal assistant lets you communicate with your smartphone via conversational voice interaction and simple head gestures. Stylish and discreet, the Xperia Ear offers…