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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!
What exactly is the crossover frequency in studio monitors, and how much attention do I need to pay to that spec?
I'm trying to get an old TC Reverb 6000 MkI connected digitally to my new UAD‑Apollo x8 interface to give me four stereo reverb engines...
Welcome to Sound On Sound's regularly updated, indispensible explanations of technical terms from the fields of Recording, Audio Production, Music Technology, MIDI, Music Software, Audio Plug-ins, Mac and PC Computing, Live Sound, Acoustics, Electronics and more...
How do I tell which preamps are good and which aren't? Are there any particular specs I should I look out for?
Could this be the perfect partnership between vintage vibe and contemporary convenience?
If you thought earbuds were a compromise, think again...
This studio DI box goes further than most, adding character to a range of sources.
SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns chats to the MD of Cranborne Audio, Sean Karpowicz, about how and why he started this innovative British pro-audio manufacturer, the many business and technical challenges involved along the way, and his company's approach to product design and manufacture.
I want to get a subwoofer for mixing in my home studio, but I've no idea how much I need to spend to make it worthwhile...
The TC4 aims to make it easy to use mastering hardware with your DAW.