SOUND ON SOUND
Hugh Robjohns has been Sound On Sound's Technical Editor since 1997. Prior to that he worked in a variety of (mostly) sound-related roles in BBC Television, ending up as a Sound Operations Lecturer at the BBC's technical training centre.
He continues to provide audio consultancy and bespoke broadcast audio training services all over the world, lectures at professional and public conventions, and occasionally records and masters acoustic and classical music too!
Apogee have an enviable reputation for their state-of-the-art digital converters, but their new Trak 2 also includes sophisticated mic preamplification.
Joemeek's new dual recording channel provides an innovative current-sensing preamp, optical compression and three-band equalisation, as well as the option to fit an onboard stereo A-D converter.
There's a lot more to 5.1 surround sound production than stereo with extra channels — new, bewildering terms and concepts abound. This month, we explain Metadata, Upmixing, Downmixing, and look at what that centre speaker actually does...
A Russian ribbon mic brings this classic technology to a new low price point.
I have been considering buying a Focusrite Mixmaster for its analogue multi‑band compression. However, before I do,...
This large paperback book by Bobby Owsinski aims to explain the mastering process for anyone taking their project to a...
SOS's guide to the world of surround sound comes right up to date with the first of two looks at the modern 5.1 standard, and its use with DVD Video and DVD Audio discs.
Terrasonde have given their audio test set even more test functions and a rugged new casing.
Can a compact system offer true reference monitor performance?
For anyone involved in the sound recording industry, good hearing is essential. Yet typical medical tests only check for...