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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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SEK'D Prodif 88
24-bit/96kHz AES-EBU Digital Audio Card
Among audio professionals, the electronic AES-EBU format is widely used for digital audio transfer. The SEK'D Prodif 88 soundcard equips Windows PCs with eight channels of AES in and out at up to 24-bit/96kHz.
Published August 2003
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Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture
Valve Distortion Processor
With high-resolution digital mixers, processors and recorders now standard fare, our recordings can sometimes seem too clean and sterile. As a result, there is quite a demand for devices and plug-ins which add a little distortion or warmth to a recording. This unusual product aims to give you every tube distortion sound you could ever want!
Published August 2003
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SPL Model 2380
Surround Monitor Controller
This affordable new unit from SPL brings surround monitor control within reach of the home studio owner.
Published August 2003
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M&K CR2401 & CR480
Passive Monitors & Powered Subwoofer
A new nearfield satellite and subwoofer system for stereo or surround applications, using infinite-baffle designs for a smooth frequency response and increased phase linearity.
Published August 2003
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Recording A Jazz Band On Location: Part 2
Stereo Editing & Mastering
Last month we showed you how to go about recording a complete (jazz) band to stereo on location. Now let's examine the ways in which you can compile and process the different takes to make up a coherent whole.
Published August 2003
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Hammond B3
Modelled Electromechanical Tonewheel Organ
Synthesized, sampled, or modelled, the Hammond B3 tonewheel organ has inspired many imitations over the years. Now, for 15 thousand pounds, you can own Hammond's attempt at recreating the original. How close have they come?
Published July 2003
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Recording A Jazz Band On Location: Part 1
Planning The Session
We follow a location recording project from start to finish, showing you how to plan for and conduct the session, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls.
Published July 2003
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Apogee Mini-Me
Two-channel Preamp & A-D Converter
This compact unit from Apogee offers high-end preamplification and conversion, along with a clutch of useful processing, monitoring and output facilities.
Published June 2003
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Roland M1000
Digital Line Mixer
A unique problem-solver from Roland combines line mixing, sample rate conversion and a USB audio interface in a single rack space.
Published June 2003