46 Results for "outboard"

Why do we still use 1980s reverb?

We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.

Studio Deals from Arturia, Heritage Audio, Genelec, and Beyerdynamic

In this week's edition of Studio Deals, we've got a range of professional studio tools for increasing the utility of your audio setup.

The Desert Island Dual Channel Strip: The Final Boss Of Preamps?

The Desert Island Dual Channel Strip is an ultra-high-end mastering grade preamp with an extensive EQ section for tracking and mixing.

API TCS-II: The quintessential API Channel Strip gets an Update

The API TCS-II is an updated version of the popular channel strip with several important improvements, including the 527A compressor!

API 5500 Anniversary Edition: Limited Edition with extra Features

The striking API 5500 Anniversary Edition is an expanded version of the 5500 with new features and a unique finish. Strictly limited to just 55 units!

Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?

We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

Best Studio Gear and Software of Summer 2023

We check out the best studio gear and software that came out in the summer months of 2023 – from mics to monitors and from software to controllers.

How to use Outboard Gear for beginners: hardware made easy

Using hardware with your DAW can be confusing at first. Outboard gear for beginners covers important aspects of working with outboard gear.

The Best EQs under $1000 for Home Recording

Tracking vocals and instruments at home can be a challenge. We check out some of the best EQs under $1000 for your home studio setup.

Bus Processing: The Best Stereo Compressors under $2000

Hardware processing on your master bus can transform your sound completely, we look at some of the best stereo compressors under $2000.

Studio Standards: Classic Compressors and Limiters

Classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and Fairchild are much more than dynamics processors. We look at the most iconic compressors of all time.

Studio Standards: Classic Equalizers that made History

EQs are a mixing engineer's most important sound shaping tool. Meet the classic equalizers that helped define the sound of countless hits!

From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby

We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.

Analogue Consoles: Do we still need them?

In this post, we discuss the practicality of analogue consoles and explore ways of incorporating console features into your workflow.

API Select SV12 and SV14: 500-series compressor and EQ

API adds two 500-series modules to the inexpensive Select range: the SV12 compressor based on the Paragon console, and the SV14 4-band EQ.

Drawmer 1972: Dual-channel preamp with loads of good ideas

The new Drawmer 1972 is a versatile dual-channel mic, line, and instrument preamp with many useful extras like filters and an upward expander.

SSL BUS+ Review: The next-generation Bus Compressor

The Bus+ is the next generation of the legendary SSL Bus Compressor – and then some. We've taken the SSL Bus+ for a spin in our review!

Heritage Audio Herchild 660 and 670: Fulfill your Fairchild dreams!

Who hasn't dreamt of owning a Fairchild? While the Heritage Audio Herchild 660 and 670 are certainly no bargain, they make that goal more attainable.

API introduces the 3122V 2-channel microphone preamp

API has announced the 3122V microphone preamp. The 3122V is a 2-channel preamp based on the same circuit design as the 4-channel 3124V and the 512V/512c.

Louder Than Liftoff intros Silver Bullet mk2 with Colour Module expansion

Louder than Liftoff has announced the Silver Bullet mk2. The stereo bus/line/mic amp now offers even more 'mojo' thanks to the Colour Module expansion slot.

The Best Studio Gear of 2020: Top 10 Compressors, Preamps, Mixers and Effects!

Yes, 2020 was a tough year for hardware manufacturers. But the year still brought us many fine compressors, preamps and other studio gear!

Rupert Neve Designs unveils the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

The Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Diode Bridge Compressor delivers two channels of classic Neve 2254-style compression in one unit of rack space, with some modern improvements.

Rupert Neve Designs MBC: A/D converter with analog drive paths

Here's a posh new way to get 2 channels of analog audio into your DAW: Rupert Neve Designs has launched the MBC Master Buss Converter with selectable analog drive paths and limiters.

Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension BBD-320: a clone of the Roland Dimension D

Klark Teknik has announced the 3rd Dimension BBD-320, a clone of the famous Roland SDD Dimension D analogue chorus of the 80s. Here's an affordable way to sound like Brian Eno and Peter Gabriel.