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by Daniel Bockrath · Posted
With each year, the variety and quality of wired and wireless headphones improves for a wide range of consumer and professional applications. Apple’s removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7, as well as the recent release of the company’s Airpods, would seem to indicate that the trend is toward wireless, though there remain plenty of situations in which a wired set of headphones is preferred. Here are a few points
by Gregory Johnson_1 · Posted
Today, Shure announced that two of its leading digital wireless systems are now available in the VHF spectrum. The ULX-D and QLX-D VHF systems and accessories have the same features and benefits that the UHF systems offer for everyday use. They build on an existing portfolio of Shure wireless products designed to offer alternatives for the crowed UHF TV Band.
The ULX-D Digital Wireless offers efficient RF performance, networked control, Dante digital audio (on ULXD4D
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
With their recognizable design and precise, nuanced sound, Blue microphones have been a well-regarded part of the pro audio scene for quite some time. Luckily for us, the company has implemented a few changes on three of its classic large-diaphragm condensers, giving you a switchable high-pass filter at 100 Hz and a -20 dB pad in the Bluebird SL,
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We’re checking out UA’s new and improved desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows and demoing it’s Unison mic preamp technology and UAD-2 plug-ins.
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Roli has revolutionized the keyboard with its cutting-edge Rise and Grand instruments, which utilize a unique, soft silicone surface that lets you shape sound intuitively through five dimensions of touch. Designed for everyone, BLOCKS is a versatile music-making system for beginners who have never taken a music lesson, to professionals who want to shape sound in new
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In this quirky comparison, Justin Colletti from Sonic Scoop tests so-called “little brother” microphones, thus named because each capsule displayed herein is the wallet-friendly version of a signature, flagship, and loftily priced model. But just because these microphones won’t break the bank doesn’t mean they’re in any way inferior—in fact, it’s quite the opposite; as Justin puts vocals through the AKG C214, the
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In this video, Rob Rives demonstrates the Lectrosonics PDR, a portable digital recorder designed for capturing high-quality digital audio that can synchronize with timecode. Recording at industry-standard 24-bit/48 kHz audio in WAV (BWF) format, the PDR is particularly useful in situations when using a wireless microphone is impractical, such as when distance to a wireless receiver is too far.
The PDR stores its recordings on
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Rob Rives demonstrates the newest additions to the latest Native Instrument Komplete 11 Ultimate bundles and how they can be a useful addition to any studio production environment. This video explores the latest instruments and effects including Form, a sample mangling instrument, Symphonic Essentials, which is a more streamlined version of NI’s Symphonic Series library, and Emotive Strings, a Kontakt
by Eric Calvi · Posted
With the introduction of Xperia Ear, Sony is affording us a glimpse into the future of communication. This in-ear, intelligent personal assistant lets you communicate with your smartphone via conversational voice interaction and simple head gestures. Stylish and discreet, the Xperia Ear offers a hands-free experience, allowing you to get the most out of your phone while keeping your eyes off the screen and enjoying the world around you.
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In this video, Greg Johnson demonstrates the Korg Monologue, a monophonic all-analog synthesizer with a fully programmable single-voice architecture and 100 fully editable presets, well suited for musicians and analog enthusiasts. Building upon the success of the Minilogue Polyphonic Synthesizer, Korg
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
We here at B&H realize that all religious services, as varied as they are, share one fundamental property: sound. A message needs to be heard. Luckily, we carry pallets of items to suit every need, both ecumenical and religious. You might even say you’re blessed in this regard—so blessed that the cornucopia before you can seem daunting. That’s where this article comes in. We’re here to help you figure out how to stock up your house of worship on an audio level. Let’s map out the basics of what you’ll need.
At most gatherings, people will
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Most of the content on Explora is “evergreen”—that is, applicable to any time of the year. But this article is “evergreen” in a different way: the situation we’re describing often revolves around an evergreen tree, decked out and mounted in someone’s living room. It also can involve any number of symbols, ecumenical or otherwise. Whatever your iconography, that time of year is upon us again, so say goodbye to crispy fall weather and hello to ugly sweater parties.
Now, you came to the pro-audio side of Explora for pro-audio reasons. With that
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In this video, Rob Rives demonstrates the RØDElink Newsshooter Kit, which utilizes an RX-Cam wireless receiver in conjunction with a TX-XLR wireless transmitter, thus allowing you the option of using handheld XLR microphones in a roaming, wireless fashion. Rives shows off its power abilities, gain-reduction switches, and line-of sight range. With Rives positioned far away from the camera, you’ll be able to see—and more importantly, hear—how this kit
by jaime traba · Posted
Music production has, for the most part, gone small. Large-format consoles, massive 2-inch tape machines, and stacks of outboard gear are no longer the only way to produce quality tracks. Realistically speaking, many (if not most) home studios consist of a laptop, which get consistently smaller every few months, a small interface, a MIDI controller, and a pair of monitors. This is true especially of electronic music, where, even as the pendulum swings back to using external synths and drum machines, the focus is on keeping them small.
Monitors
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
The year 2016 is almost over and we’ve had a number of exciting and innovative technologies released this year that promise inspiration for the producer, DJ, and electronic musician.
DJ Players and Controllers
Several new DJ controllers and media players were released this year, so I’ve compiled my top three choices that I think are worth a look. The new Pioneer XDJ-1000MK2 is now shipping and boasts many new features borrowed from the flagship