In this article we look at the development of studio monitoring from its earliest days through to the present day. Although much has changed its surprising how much remains much as it was a century ago. Studios and music might have changed but physics remains the same.
Adam Audio Introduces A4V and A7V Limited Edition White Studio Monitors
To mark its 25th anniversary in 2024, Adam Audio is launching a limited edition of its A4V and A7V studio monitors. These models will sport a high-gloss arctic white finish and be available from June 2024 exclusively through selected Adam Audio retailers and the company's own webstore.
Audio Production Things We Loved In April 2024
As we hit the second quarter 2024 the list of things to keep engineers interested kept on growing. With the whole gamut of mics, speakers, software, and hardware covered in this month’s offering, here we round up our favourite arrivals from April.
IK Multimedia ARC Studio - Does It Really Work?
Loudspeaker correction for studio monitoring is nothing new, but affordable hardware to bend speakers’ sounds into shape certainly is. ARC Studio promises the ‘magic box’ experience but does it deliver? We take a listen.
Genelec 8381A Monster Speakers - What Are They Like?
Julian shares his experience of visiting Genelec to audition their new 8381A main monitors. Being the flagship of The Ones range of SAM monitoring he found that these monitors are both big and clever!
Do You Need Expensive Monitors To Mix Well?
Is this an audio production myth? The sound comes out of the speakers so if the sound isn’t as good as you’d like, it’s natural to think that changing them will fix things. But Julian suggests that there is more to it than that…
PSI Audio A17-M - The All Analogue Monitors You Should Know About
As more and more monitors go digital, with on board DSP and calibration, it would be easy to see all-analogue monitors as the dinosaurs of the monitor world. PSI are a company who are definitely proving that analogue can do clever too…
Practical Ways To Get To A Great Mix Faster
Engineers are being bombarded with information along the lines of “STOP DOING THIS”… Whether you’re a new engineer or just fancy a fresh perspective, here we flip that to talk about some positive techniques to get the mix most of the way there.
Audio Production Things We Loved In February 2024
With 2024 in full swing, many engineers will be looking out their window (hopefully) to see the joys of spring or autumn. Back inside, what new things landed at the blog to improve the view? Read on to find out as we round up our February favourites…
The Home Recording Studio 40 Years Ago
Home recording has come a long way in the last 40 years, things we take for granted now weren’t even an idea back in 1984. In this article we take a trip down memory lane to look at what people were buying and using in their home studio in 1984.
My Ultimate Test Of Studio Monitor Speakers
There’s a lot of discussion around what makes the perfect studio monitor speakers. We spend hours discussing frequency response and a multitude of other factors trying to find the holy grail. In this article I want to tell you my ultimate test of studio monitor speakers and how I found mine.
Radial Engineering Nuance Select Studio Monitor Controller Announced
Radial Engineering has announced their latest innovation in studio technology, the Nuance Select Studio Monitor Controller. Aimed at providing audio professionals with unparalleled control and audio fidelity, the Nuance Select is engineered to deliver complete transparency in sound reproduction.
New Kii Seven At NAMM
At the NAMM show Kii, the company behind the remarkable Kii Three, will be presenting the Kii Seven, a smaller, less costly version of the Three, which achieves the same full range cardioid dispersion which impressed so much when the Three was launched.
Audio Things No Studio Can Survive Without
There are some things that all studios need. Whether you’re starting out and looking to grow your arsenal, or considering downsizing after years of retail therapy, here we outline some of the things that your studio will always need contrasted with those that can wait…
PreSonus Eris Pro 4 Studio Monitors Announced
PreSonus has announced the introduction of the Eris Pro 4. This latest addition to the Eris Pro Studio monitor line is designed to meet the needs of professional engineers and producers.
PMC 6-2 Studio Monitors - Tested
PMC have a reputation for building studio monitors of the highest quality. In this article Julian shares his thoughts after living with a pair of the three way 6-2 model from the Studio series. Spoiler Alert - He likes them!
My Fantasy Audio Christmas Present - Atmos Monitoring
As one of his fantasy Christmas presents Julian explains why, if he could disregard dull practicalities like cost, a quality Atmos monitoring system would be at the top of his list…
5 Pieces Of Audio Gear I Wish I Had Got Sooner
With so many amazing things vying for new engineers’ attention, knowing what to get first is never easy. With more audio choices on the table than ever before, here Luke talks about what would have made his life easier sooner.
How To Ruin Any Good Studio Monitor
All good quality monitors are commendably flat when tested on axis in an anechoic chamber. All of that goes out of the window when that monitor is placed in an actual studio. Studios ruin monitors. We all know this but actually solving the acoustic challenges a room introduces can seem overwhelming. In this article Marcel Schecter from Genelec shares his advice.
Six Ways Mix Engineers Can Prepare For Mastering
Successful masters come from successful mixes. Here we talk about some of the artistic considerations as well as the more practical things to have in order before that hard-won mix goes to Mastering.