Phillip Nichols-Wright
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Professional DJs know how crucial it is to maintain fluid and innovative performances to wow the crowds, and the gear should never interfere with that mission. With that thought steering them, the big brains at Pioneer DJ developed two powerful successors to its popular DJM-S9 and DJM-909 battle mixers: Introducing the black…
5 years ago
Surely good news for people in the business of podcasting, video conferencing, home recording, and vlogging, Shure has refreshed its MV Series microphones and some are bundled with new accessories to make unboxing even more exciting.
The low-profile MV5 digital condenser microphone (available in…
6 years ago
Keep your budget low and get a great setup for podcasting, livestreaming, voice recording, songwriting, conferencing, or producing music at home or on the go with Mackie’s latest line of USB microphones, headphones, and accessories, now at B&H. Thanks to stunningly simple plug-and-play operation and quality components, this gear…
6 years ago
Over the last couple of years, Moog’s Grandmother and Matriarch semi-modular analog synthesizers have earned themselves a special spot in the hearts of collectors, enthusiasts, modular synth fanatics, and beginners. That’s why Moog decided to launch them in a special “Dark Series” design aesthetic that matches other popular Moog semi…
6 years ago
The name Telefunken may be synonymous with vacuum tubes and tube mics, but that didn’t stop the esteemed brand from proudly putting its badge on Telefunken’s first phantom-powered large-diaphragm FET (non-tube) condenser mic, the Telefunken TF11. As the latest entry in Telefunken’s popular Alchemy Microphone Series, the TF11 can be scored as a…
6 years ago
When Warm Audio brought into the world its WA-87, an especially affordable 87-style mic based on legendary ’60s-era studio condenser microphones, the response was immediate, resounding, and enthusiastic. However, its popularity didn’t stop the company from pursuing an even closer match to the coveted and vintage original. Enter the WA-87 R2 (Revision 2), available in a studio-standard…
6 years ago
It doesn’t matter if you’re livestreaming a fresh set from your home or juicing up crowds at the club; when you’re at the top of your game, you deserve DJ gear that looks and performs on your level. Pioneer DJ’s latest drops live right in that pro category—the new CDJ-3000 flagship multi-player (in…
6 years ago
Whether you podcast, produce vlogs or tutorials, or shoot pics and video of your recording sessions, you should pay attention to your on-screen appearance as well as your audio quality. That’s why Audio-Technica has released select microphones and headphones in new limited edition colors, which are sure to delight your eyes and ears. Imagine the appeal of a shiny, limited-edition reflective…
6 years ago
When it comes to keeping up with the high-energy sets of demanding professional DJs and competitive turntablists, RANE is well known in festivals, club circuits, and underground battles and has once again stepped in to elevate the platform with the release of MKII versions of its Twelve…
6 years ago
If you own the RØDECaster Pro integrated podcast production studio or have one on loan from a good pal, then you’re the type of person who is open to making your podcasting work easier. Knowing that people like you prioritize efficiency and user-friendly operations, RØDE has released a…
6 years ago
When it comes to studio recording, there’s something about the sound of classic British consoles that musicians, singers, engineers, and producers just can’t resist. Aiming to give people more of what they want, Heritage Audio—already well known for its analog outboard gear—has released two new pieces of studio equipment, the…
6 years ago
If you’re a music producer, remixer, performing DJ, or songwriter, you’re probably already familiar with Ableton Live. However, if you are currently confined to a life of pointing and clicking with a mouse, it’s time you leveled up and got a keyboard controller that can transform your creative processes. Available in 25-, 37-, 49-, or 61-key models with a host of improvements over the MK2…
6 years ago
If you already use Serato DJ or want to start DJing as soon as possible, Numark’s new Mixtrack Platinum FX and Mixtrack Pro FX DJ controllers offer a cost-effective solution for your next performance,…
6 years ago
Guitarists at any experience level—be you fresh-faced newbies or veteran players in continual pursuit of killer tone—should be thoroughly interested by the G11, Zoom's new flagship floorboard multi-effects processor. With more than 30 years of multi-effects units in its heritage, Zoom knows…
6 years ago
First introduced for the NAMM 2019 show, the Warm Audio WA-84 small-diaphragm condenser microphone presented engineers and musicians on a budget with an affordable entry into the tantalizing world of vintage-flavored instrument mics. The newly announced nickel WA-84 Stereo Pair with Omni and…
