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Hebden Sound HS3000
Modular Condenser Microphone
This British multi-capsule mic brings Calrec know-how to the home studio.
Published July 2005
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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. Why don't my mixes sound good on a subwoofer system?
Even with the subwoofer turned down a bit, the amount of boomy low bass was incredible and pushed the other frequencies to the back. Do you have any tips on how to prevent this from happening?
Published July 2005
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Q. Is it worth recording at a higher sample rate?
I've recorded several songs in 24-bit/48kHz. When I went to burn the CD, I had to convert them to 16-bit/44.1kHz. So does it make a difference in the audio quality of the final CD tracks to record at the higher rates?
Published June 2005
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Q. What kind of ear plugs should I wear at gigs?
I've been coming home from gigs recently with my ears ringing and I'm worried about damaging my hearing. What kind of (preferably unobtrusive) ear protection should I be looking at?
Published June 2005
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Sensorcom Soundcheck
Sound Level Indicator
Tinnitus and other permanent hearing damage are apparently reaching near-epidemic levels. To help warn people when their hearing is at risk, the hearing-protection specialists Sensorcom have produced the Soundcheck key fob.
Published June 2005
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DPA 4041T & HMA5000
Condenser Mic & High-voltage Preamp
DPA demonstrate the state of the art with their latest high-voltage designs.
Published June 2005
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Q. What's wrong with my patchbay?
I have a Neutrik quarter-inch jack patchbay that I'm having problems with. The unit is only a few months old but already I...
Published June 2005
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Yamaha Digital Mixer Upgrades
v2 OS Upgrades & Effects
Not content with offering some of the most fully-featured digital mixers in the world, Yamaha have now upgraded them, and are offering extra effects packs to further expand their capabilities.
Published June 2005
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Merging Technologies Pyramix
Digital Audio Workstation [Win PC]
Pyramix might be the new kid on the block as far as audio recording and editing are concerned, but that hasn't stopped it quickly proving itself a very serious rival to Pro Tools and other established DAWs.
Published June 2005
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JBL LSR6328 & LSR6312
Active Monitors & Subwoofer
JBL's new monitors incorporate Room Mode Correction technology which claims to be able to reduce the bass problems caused by standing waves at the listening position. But does it really work in practice?
Published May 2005