News Pro Audio Audio-technica AT2020USB-X: an upgrade with sleek design and features by Tim McArtney Audio-Technica has dropped the AT2020USB-X Microphone. Aimed at content creators, it’s all quality and sleek features. Audio-Technica is an audio company that’s well known across both recording studios and music…
Music News Pro Audio Neumann introduces a reissue of the iconic M 49 aptly called M 49 V by Olivia Adams Some thrilling news for musicians and audio engineers, Neumann Berlin has recently announced a reissue of the renowned M 49 microphone! Ever since its origin in 1951, the M 49…
Interviews Pro Audio Ralf Oehl on Neumann’s commitment to perfection and innovation by Dan Shaw Neumann has been at the pinnacle of microphone technology for decades. We chat with new CEO Ralf Oehl about the company’s unparalleled legacy and plans for the future. Since the…
Pro Audio Warm Audio cables offer up a lifetime of pristine tone by Dan Shaw Good cables are essential to the smooth running of any studio. Warm Audio’s selection of premium cables are built for the long haul. Cables are the unsung hero of the…
Pro Audio Tula: raising the bar for USB microphones by Dan Shaw Tula is a piece of gear that can seemingly do it all. But does this pocket rocket set a new standard for USB microphones? Despite being a debut piece of…
Pro Audio Engineering the Sound: battle of the ribbon mics by Happy Ribbon mics have been making a comeback in recent years. The Engineering the Sound team tested out four of their favourites. Which one came out on top? Ribbon mics first…
Clocked News Pro Audio Turtle Beach makes moves into streaming and podcasting with Neat Microphones acquisition by Iain Lew Gaming accessory company Turtle Beach has acquired microphone manufacturer Neat Microphones, known for their eclectic products. Founded by Skipper Wise, Neat Microphones has become known for its high-quality yet affordable…
News Pro Audio Meet the Tula: the tiny mic for all your home recording needs by Jack Foley The Tula is an exquisitely designed miniature microphone that is made to capture clean, crisp sound with minimum fuss. Swedish company Tula have released their first product, the Tula microphone….
News Pro Audio RØDE’s new Ambisonic Library of 360° sounds is available for free by Dave Stano RØDE has announced their new Ambisonic Sound Library, a collection of 3D soundscapes recorded on RØDE microphones. RØDE’s NT-SF1 microphones capture a 360° sound field for immersion and depth and…
News Pro Audio Light in weight but not in quality – the NTG5 from RØDE by Josh Clarke The NTG5 is RØDE’s new lightweight super-cardioid shotgun mic. The microphone aims to save the arms of boom operators worldwide at just 203mm long and 76g in weight. RØDE have…
News Pro Audio Test out the sounds of microphones in this awesome virtual showroom by Claudia Schmidt In a world-first, Audio Test Kitchen has created an online virtual microphone showroom, where you can compare the sounds of hundreds of condenser microphones for free. Founded by Alex Oana…
News Pro Audio Transform your microphones with the Launcher from Soyuz by Happy Extracting colour from the your microphone collection is a persistent challenge for every recording engineer and producer. With the Launcher, Soyuz aims bring the quality and warmth of a analog…
Features Pro Audio Warm Audio revives vintage classics for a new generation by Dan Shaw Warm Audio has been creating affordable reincarnations of classic studio hardware since 2011. Their mission is to put historic favourites within the reach of the aspiring engineer. This altruistic intent…