Robert Rives

Rob Rives has been a content creator and writer at B&H since 2010. A veteran of New York City’s dance and electronic music scenes, Rob uses his experience as a producer, music maker, engineer, and DJ to help customers make informed decisions and feel confident about their choices.

Latest Articles

Heritage Announces i73 PRO Series USB-C Audio Interfaces

2 years ago

Musicians, engineers, and producers have been singing the praises of Heritage Audio’s carefully crafted recreations of the Neve 1073 preamp since they were first introduced in 2011. Now, Heritage Audio has expanded the lineup to include three USB-C audio interfaces, the…

Heritage Audio

Computer Audio

Computer Audio Hardware

Audio Interfaces & Systems

NAMM 2024

Mackie Announces Mixers and Streamers, DLZ Creator XS, and MainStream Interface

2 years ago

Mackie has a stellar reputation for supplying musicians, producers, and performers with streamlined, easy-to-use mixers that sport comprehensive feature sets and deliver professional-level sound quality without breaking the bank. Recently the brand has expanded its lineup with some new streaming mixers, including the…

mackie

Studio Recording

Analog Recording Mixers

Mixers

Computer Audio

Computer Audio Hardware

Audio Interfaces & Systems

Digital Mixers

NAMM 2024

sE Electronics Announces sE4100 and T1 Cardioid Microphones

2 years ago

Musicians, engineers, and producers looking to expand their microphone lockers will want to look at two new large-diaphragm options from sE Electronics, the sE4100 and the…

se electronics

NAMM 2024

Studio Recording

Recording Microphones

Large Diaphragm Condenser

RØDE Announces NT1 Signature Series Edition of Iconic NT1 Studio Mic

2 years ago

One of the keys to greatness, I’ve been told, is the ability to refine and improve your performance continually, even when it seems you’re already at the top of your game. No doubt this is the spirt in which RØDE is introducing the NT1 Signature Series,…

Recording Microphones

Large Diaphragm Condenser

NAMM 2024

Bose® Announces QuietComfort Ultra™ Headphones and Earbuds

3 years ago

The Bose® QuietComfort™ series of wireless headphones and earbuds have proven immensely popular with music enthusiasts all over the world. Here at B&H, we’re very happy to learn that Bose is releasing new QuietComfort Ultra™ versions of its previous models. The QuietComfort Ultra™ lineup sports comprehensive feature sets and exciting improvements, including breakthrough spatialized audio…

Headphones

Bluetooth Headphones

Neumann Announces Limited-Edition U 87 Ai Microphone for B&H's 50th…

3 years ago

The B&H 50th anniversary party continues with yet another esteemed company celebrating with us. This time, our good friends at Neumann are announcing a special limited-edition anniversary issue of the venerable U 87 Ai large-diaphragm condenser microphone. With three…

Recording Microphones

Large Diaphragm Condenser

50th Anniversary

Shure Announces AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Headphones, Green SE215 Wired Earphones

3 years ago

Shure continues bringing technical excellence and dependable performance to its popular lineup of headphones and earphones with two exciting updates, a new AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphone and a new pair of the venerable…

Live Sound

In-Ear Monitoring

Bluetooth Headphones

Focusrite Announces 4th-Generation Scarlett Interfaces

3 years ago

Never content to rest on its laurels, Focusrite is updating its popular Scarlett lineup of USB-C 24-bit / 192 kHz audio interfaces with new 4th-generation models offering updated features with today’s musicians and content creators in mind. Improvements in this generation include new microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain, better A/D converters with a wider dynamic range up to 120 dB, and…

Audio Interfaces & Systems

Computer Audio Hardware

Computer Audio

Shure Announces MVX2U, an XLR-to-USB Adapter with Headphone Jack

3 years ago

If you’ve been looking for a quick and easy way to use your favorite XLR microphone for streaming or podcasting duties, then you’ll be very interested in Shure’s new MVX2U. It is an XLR-to-USB interface that provides up to 60 dB of gain and optional 48V phantom power to condenser microphones.…

In-Line Mic Accessories

Microphone Accessories

Studio Recording

RØDE Announces Wireless GO II TX and Wireless ME TX Microphone Transmitters

3 years ago

Need to add a second ultracompact clip-on microphone/transmitter to your RØDE Series IV wireless mic system? Then you’ll be delighted to know that your favorite Australian audio company is releasing two new transmitter options: the Wireless GO II TX and the…

Wireless Transmitter

Wireless Transmission Systems

Sound Devices Announces A20-Nexus Go Receiver and A20-TX Transmitter

3 years ago

Sound Devices is expanding its Astral line up of wireless microphone components with two new offerings aimed squarely at filmmakers, professional videographers, and serious content creators who demand outstanding sound quality and mission-critical reliability: the A20-Nexus Go Receiver and A20-TX transmitter. A20-Nexus Go Receiver If you’ve been considering stepping up to an A20-Nexus but don’t…

Wireless Receivers

Wireless Microphone Systems

TASCAM Announces DR-10L Pro with Upgraded Features

3 years ago

TASCAM has announced the DR-10L Pro, an updated version of its popular lavalier microphone and miniature recorder combo. The DR-10L Pro expands the original version's feature set by adding increased microSDXC capacity, extended battery life, optional Bluetooth capabilities,…

Portable Digital Recorders

Recorders & Duplicators

Studio Recording

Audio-Technica Announces AT2040USB Podcasting Microphone with USB-C

3 years ago

Podcasters, gamers, and content creators have a lot of USB microphone options these days, but when a proven performer like the Audio-Technica AT2040 gets updated with a USB-C connector, that's a really exciting development. Behold the new AT2040USB USB…

Teenage Engineering Announces Ultra-Versatile TP-7 Audio Recorder

3 years ago

Attention haters, prepare to troll! Boutique audio gadget maker Teenage Engineering is back with another stunningly beautiful product that offers a uniquely tactile experience for discerning creators: the TP-7 Digital Tape Recorder. This ultra…

portable audio recorder

RØDE Debuts New Products at NAB 2023

3 years ago

RØDE has hit the ground running at the 2023 NAB convention in Las Vegas by announcing a plethora of new products aimed at podcasters, streamers, and creative content producers, including the Streamer X audio/video livestreaming system, the…