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Outboard processors, preamps, compressors and EQs.
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Mic Preamps: What They Are and What They Do
Transparent or colored, transistor or tube, rack or 500 series... Mic preamps are an indispensable tool in any recording studio, but we are often overwhelmed by the sheer number…
Solid State Logic Expands Its Range of 500 Series Modular Processors
Solid State Logic (SSL) introduces two new modular processors that update its popular range of 500 series modules. The classic G-Comp Bus Compressor, E-EQ and E-Dynamics modules…
Furman PL Plus CE: Clean Power, Magic, Goodbye Noise
The first time I heard about power-conditioning “gadgets” for correcting current leakage, ground issues and noise, I wondered whether this stuff would really do anything, and how…
Warm Audio EQP-WA Tube Equalizer Review
We're putting the Warm Audio EQP through its paces. It's a recreation of the Pultec EQP-1A tube equalizer, one of the most legendary in history. Warm Audio's approach with this…
Neumann Introduces Its New V 402 Preamp
Neumann introduces the V 402, a state-of-the-art microphone preamp with built-in headphone monitoring. It is Neumann’s first standalone preamp, following in the footsteps of the…
JBL Professional M-Patch 2 and Nano Patch+ Tested
We are adding these two attractive tools to our outboard "reviews" section. They are external devices that complement the work of the studio and offer a firm, solid feel. They are…
Antelope Audio Sets the Standard Again with Four New Vintage Compressors
A few days ago we announced the launch of the four new vintage compressors from Antelope Audio: the (BA-6A, FET-A78, SMT-100A and Grove Hill LIVERPOOL), as well as the FPGA (Field…
Antelope SMT-100A Compressor: A Vintage, Essential Model
For more than thirty years, the SMT-100A has been the compressor of choice for top professionals around the world. The SMT-100A is based on a processor that was widely used and…
Tegeler Audio Schwerkraftmaschine 1.5.0 Update
What is the Schwerkraftmaschine? The master of mastering
Tegeler Audio Crème: Bus Compressor and Mastering EQ, All in One or 2-in-1
German manufacturer Tegeler Audio, based in Berlin, has been building high-quality audio gear for years. To some it is an unknown brand, but to others it is a name that has been…
Audient ASP880: “Makes Everything Sound Fantastic” – ATDrumtracks
“I have a renewed respect for engineers and producers, it's like I've stepped into a whole new world,” says Alex Toff, who joins the ranks of professional musicians who record…
The Kerwax Replica: Tubes That Set You Apart From the Digital Crowd
The makers behind Kerwax recording studios and Recording The Masters have teamed up in Brittany, France, to create a replica of the legendary tube processor. The goal: to process…
NEVE 8801: A Genuine Neve Preamp
There are times in your day-to-day when you get the chance to try out a great many tools. When that happens, there is usually something on the list that suddenly grabs your…
Drawmer TS2: Hit the Gas Without Fear
It often seems impossible to get a mix finished, sweet and powerful without it sounding "glassy," or to keep vocal takes from sounding "small" and kick drums from sounding papery…
dbx 676: Tube Mic Preamp
Harman group company dbx recently announced the launch of its new tube mic preamp, the 676. It's a vacuum-tube-based preamplifier offering an extensive range of flexible options…
SPL Channel One: A Complete Vocal Channel
To talk about SPL (Sound Performance Lab) is to talk about professional audio products that have often broken new ground in analog signal processing. Transient Designer, Charisma…
Dragon by Steven Slate. Classic Sound.
You may have already heard of the Dragon. Not surprisingly, it's one of the most successful pieces of gear of 2010... This compressor isn't just another unit "inspired by" or…