You are here

Hugh Robjohns

Hugh Robjohns SOS Technical Editor c.2020Hugh 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! 

link

SSL XLogic Superanalogue Channel

Recording Channel

Few audio companies have the reputation of Solid State Logic, but their premium equipment has remained beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest project studio owners — until now! SSL's new all-in-one recording channel boasts preamplification, EQ and dynamics from the awesome XL9000K mixing console, but at a price to which mere mortals can realistically aspire.

Published February 2004
link

AEA R84

Ribbon Microphone

This ribbon microphone design uses an exceptionally large transducer for high-quality performance in the modern studio.

Published February 2004
link

Yamaha SPX2000

Digital Multi-effects Processor

One of Yamaha's most well-known studio products receives a makeover for the 21st Century.

Published February 2004
link

Q. Should I master my material for vinyl?

I had four tracks transferred to vinyl and told the pressing plant to do any necessary EQ'ing required. I got the test pressings back and found them to be very harsh in the upper frequencies when compared to my CD master. Should I get my tracks professionally mastered for vinyl next time?

Published February 2004
link

Focusrite ISA430 MkII

Recording Channel

Focusrite update their successful high-end Producer Pack to keep it ahead of the game.

Published January 2004
link

Q. Is it safe to apply phantom power to dynamic mics?

I did a recording session recently using a mixture of dynamic and condenser mics, and realised my desk does not have switchable phantom power for each channel — they're either all on or all off. Luckily, I had some external channel strips which I ran the condensers through, but is it safe to apply phantom power to dynamic mics?

Published January 2004
link

Q. With EQ, is it better to cut than to boost?

I've been told that, if possible, you should always cut rather than boost when EQ'ing. So, if you need more bass, you should cut the high- and mid-frequencies and raise the overall level, rather than simply boosting the low end. Is this true?

Published January 2004
link

Microtech Gefell M930

Condenser Microphone

This surprisingly compact large-diaphragm condenser mic shakes up the established competition.

Published January 2004

Pages