Freddy Gerngross

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Freddy Gerngross is a musician, educator, writer, and audio nerd based in Brooklyn, NY. A writer of reviews, guides, and announcements for the Pro Audio division at B&H, his other bylines can be found at Wirecutter and elsewhere. He can be found throughout Brooklyn and Queens shredding bass and synths for psych-rock, dream-pop, and hip-hop outfits, tearing up jam sessions, and reading surrealist novels in the park.

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More than the Music: How DPA Microphones Advance Science, Medicine, and Gaming
More than the Music: How DPA Microphones Advance Science, Medicine, and Gaming
1 month ago
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Since its founding in 1992, DPA Microphones has gained a prestigious reputation in the audio industry for their mics' exceptional quality, crystalline transparency, and rugged and reliable build quality. And while DPA's microphones have found their way onto the stage with Beyonce, onto the sets of Game of Thrones, and into the concert halls of the world's greatest orchestras, what's perhaps most…
Microphones
Sennheiser Adds the New Closed-Back HD 480 PROs to the Headphone Family
Sennheiser Adds the New Closed-Back HD 480 PROs to the Headphone Family
1 month ago
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Sennheiser has unveiled the new HD 480 Pro professional recording and monitoring headphones, positioned as their highest tier closed-back pro-audio headphones for monitoring, music production, and mixing (not to be confused with the iconic open-back HD 600 series and audiophile reference-monitoring HD 800 series…
Headphones
Studio Recording
Reverb 101
Reverb 101
1 month ago
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Reverb gives sound verisimilitude. Think of it as the persistence of sound after it is produced—a phenomenon of multiple clashing and diverging sonic reflections whose characteristics are defined by the surfaces and materials they contact. It reveals the nature of a physical space in infinitesimal detail. Reverb defines the tangible nature of space and our place within it—something that sighted…
Audio Production
Music Production
Rode Announces New Microphone Technology, a Cutting-Edge UHF Mic System, and New Accessories
Rode Announces New Microphone Technology, a Cutting-Edge UHF Mic System, and…
1 month ago
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RODE has developed a brand-new Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) microphone technology they’ve dubbed SONAURA, the culmination of five years of research and development collaboration with Infineon Technologies. The new SONAURA microphone technology aims to redefine how professional audio is captured, with its ultra-compact 4mm x 5mm dimensions, industry-leading Signal-to-Noise Radio (SNR) of…
NAB2026
Microphone Systems
Denon Updates A/V Receiver Lineup with New AVR-S980H Model
Denon Updates A/V Receiver Lineup with New AVR-S980H Model
2 months ago
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Denon just announced the AVR-S980H Audio/Visual Receiver, the newest member of its updated A/V receiver lineup that looks to expand and improve upon the features and performance of earlier models.…
Receivers & Amplifiers
Deity Announces the New PR-4 Compact Field Recorder
Deity Announces the New PR-4 Compact Field Recorder
2 months ago
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Deity has announced the new PR-4 Portable 4-Input 32-Bit Float Field Recorder, a compact recording solution that offers four microphone inputs and six-track recording in a small enough package to be mounted directly onto a camera and carried in a lightweight production bag.…
field recorders
NAB2026
The Bob Moog Tribute Edition of the Storied Minimoog Model D Arrives—Only 500 Units Available
The Bob Moog Tribute Edition of the Storied Minimoog Model D Arrives—Only 500…
2 months ago
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Professional musicians and synth enthusiasts who want to get their hands on a rare edition of the classic Minimoog Model D (and perhaps the final production run of the instrument ever) should consider new Bob Moog Tribute Edition—a faithful recreation of the…
Electronic Instruments
Synthesizers
Yamaha Unveils Powered DX and Passive CX Series of Loudspeakers and Subs
Yamaha Unveils Powered DX and Passive CX Series of Loudspeakers and Subs
2 months ago
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Yamaha has announced the release of the passive CXR/CXSmk3 loudspeaker and powered/active DXR/DXSmk3 subwoofers. They look to offer live venues and fixed installation firms new and improved features, easier installation, and better sound quality. Every product in the new series offers bigger horn sizes, central ports that reduce…
Loudspeakers
Subwoofers
RF Venue Armors the Diversity Fin Antenna with an IP65 Rating for Outdoor Use
RF Venue Armors the Diversity Fin Antenna with an IP44 Rating for Outdoor Use
2 months ago
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RF Venue’s flagship wireless antenna, the Diversity Fin, has been updated with an IP44 rating to withstand the rigors of the outdoor elements. The new offering is perfect for large outdoor venues and other event or production spaces that need reliable and solid wireless performance.…
Wireless Systems
NAB2026
The New TASCAM DR-40XP Field Recorder Adds Key Updates and Features
The New TASCAM DR-40XP Field Recorder Adds Key Updates and Features
2 months ago
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TASCAM has unveiled a major update to their 2025 DR-40X with the DR-40XP 4-Channel 32-bit Float Portable Field Recorder, offering new features, fixes, and updates that promise to provide even higher quality recordings while staying easy and intuitive to use.…
Portable Recorders
NAB2026
How to Choose a Mic Stand
How to Choose a Mic Stand
2 months ago
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In the business of producing music, podcasts, or live performances, one of the most overlooked tools is the humble mic stand. The stand may not steal the show, but it does have the important role of acting as a conduit between the performer and the audience. So, whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, a well-built and versatile mic stand is a key accoutrement to any audio/visual setup. In…
Microphone Stands
Studio Recording
Denon Adds Three New Speakers to Its Wireless Home Audio Ecosystem
Denon Adds Three New Speakers to Its Wireless Home Audio Ecosystem
2 months ago
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Denon has announced the latest addition to their home speaker ecosystem with the new Denon Home 200, 400, and 600 Wireless Smart Speakers. With multiple class-D amplifiers powering each driver in all models, the Denon Home series promises to deliver rich and…
Speakers
Home Entertainment
Audio-Technica Releases Two New On-Camera Shotgun Mics for Video Content Creators
Audio-Technica Releases Two New On-Camera Shotgun Mics for Video Content…
2 months ago
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Audio-Technica has released two new shotgun microphones designed for video content creators, YouTubers, and anyone else who needs pro-quality sound. The fully featured ATV-SG1 and beginner-friendly…
Shotgun Microphones
Content Creation
Apple Unveils the Next-Gen AirPod Max 2
Apple Unveils the Next-Gen AirPod Max 2
2 months ago
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Apple announced the highly anticipated AirPods Max 2, the successor to its first-ever flagship over-ear headphones. The new AirPods Max 2 promise plenty of upgrades and improvements, including new features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and…
Headphones
Apple
The Ps and Qs of Parabolic Microphones
The Ps and Qs of Parabolic Microphones
3 months ago
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Of all the terms we use to define microphones, "parabolic" isn't one that often comes up in conversation. But what is a parabolic microphone? How do they work and what are they used for? If you're curious to learn the answers to these questions—or if you just want to know why broadcast crew members are always holding those big plastic domes on the sidelines of professional sporting events—then…
Sports Broadcast
Microphones

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