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Hugh Robjohns
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!
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Q. Can joining two mic cables together cause problems?
If a single mic cable isn’t long enough but two plugged together will reach, should I let that worry me or can I go ahead and sleep easier at nights?
Published June 2017
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Audio-Technica ATM350a
Instrument Miking System
With multiple mounting options, the ATM350a system combines flexibility with all the quality we’ve come to expect from Audio-Technica.
Published June 2017
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Q. What are the US and European standards for microphone output impedance?
Your article about matching mic and preamp impedances in the May 2014 edition of Sound On Sound...
Published June 2017
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Q. How best can I split a mic signal?
I’m currently setting up a small home studio for songwriting and demos and I’d like to use split-input monitoring, so I don’t have to worry about latency...
Published May 2017
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Chandler REDD Microphone
Valve Microphone With Built-in Preamp
Chandler’s unique mic and preamp combo boasts a kinship with some of the most prestigious names in recording: Abbey Road Studios and EMI.
Published May 2017
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Q. Is Crosstalk a good thing?
I think I understand what crosstalk is, but I don‘t know how it sounds. I can’t find a proper explanation of how mixes sound with and without it. Also, is crosstalk in plug-ins something to look out for, or is it a myth?
Published May 2017
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Manfrotto Mic Mount
Microphone Mounting Bar
I recently wanted to rig a three-mic stereo array, comprising a SoundField ST-450 mic in the centre with omni outriggers...
Published April 2017
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RME ADI-2 Pro
High-quality A-D/D-A Converter
This modest-looking box is among the best-performing two-way converters available, and boasts a huge array of thoughtful features.
Published April 2017
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Blue Bottle Mic Locker
Valve Microphone & Capsule Set
Blue’s classy — and enormous! — valve mic kit lets you swap between four different capsules for a range of modern and vintage sounds.
Published April 2017