SOUND ON SOUND
The LANG 312L, made by Heritage Audio, is a transfomer‑balanced mic preamp whose design is broadly rooted in old API one, but which, like all the best ‘homages’, brings something extra to the party.
I have a CAD Equitek mic that I bought second hand, and I love it. I hadn’t realised until I downloaded the manual that it also needs internal batteries to work properly! The manual says I should put rechargeable NiCad batteries in there...
With ARA2 compatibility, this clever software slots right into your DAW workflow and promises to take much of the pain and time out of getting your vocals mix-ready.
It may come in the form of a stompbox, but there’s studio‑quality processing inside — and more than enough control for serious mixing.
Need to rebalance a stereo drum loop? Too much bleed on your close mics? This pair of plug‑ins could be just the ticket...
The pioneers of pristine sound have released a plug‑in de‑noiser priced within reach of mere mortals — and with near‑zero latency, you can even use it live on air!
UA’s A Type plug‑in models the old Dolby tape‑noise reduction system, and specifically caters for the various ways in which that system was modified and abused for creative effect.
It’s been decades since the last commercially successful digitally controlled analogue mixing desks could be bought new. Now, console‑automation legends SSL believe the time is finally ripe for their return...
We check out a cleverly configurable re‑amper, and a switch box with a difference...
What does Radial’s latest compact pair of boxes have to offer?