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!
There are now several Neve 1073-inspired preamps available — but theyre not always 100 percent faithful to the original design. How close does this new contender from BAE come?
This mic is certainly styled to look like the classic Neumann U47, but does it sound like it?
Decent shockmounts can actually improve the sound you get from your mics, but they can be expensive and not always durable. Rycote aim to solve both problems with their new designs.
As the positioning of my workstation is a bit awkward, it would be great if I could place my KRK VXT8 monitors horizontally....
Small rooms are always challenging, but there are some fundamental principles that can help you keep problems to a minimum.
Royer Labs have created the worlds only stereo ribbon microphone that has active, valve-powered electronics. So what does it have to offer that conventional ribbon mics dont?
The sound of analogue tape is still revered, but acquiring and maintaining your own machine presents a unique set of challenges.
Analogue warmth seems to be the Holy Grail in these digital days. But what is it, why does it hold such appeal, and how can you use it to enhance your recordings?
Empirical Labs, purveyors of some of the most versatile compressors around, apply their dynamics expertise to a mic preamp.
This month, we tame a strange space, record a sitar and dispense a little wisdom on EQ, compression and reverb, as we sort out Dominik Johnsons home studio.