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Coleman Audio TC4
Mastering Transfer Console
The TC4 aims to make it easy to use mastering hardware with your DAW.
Published July 2020
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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. How Good A Subwoofer Do I Need For Mixing?
I want to get a subwoofer for mixing in my home studio, but I've no idea how much I need to spend to make it worthwhile...
Published July 2020
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Q. Do digital effects always cause problems when used via an aux send?
I've got a Zoom MS-70CDR [multi-effects] pedal, and a few people are saying not to use it via an aux send and return, owing to a comb-filtering issue. Have you noticed this issue with digital pedals on aux returns?
Published June 2020
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Studio SOS: Web - Extra Photos
Inside SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns' Revamped Home Studio
More photos and information of SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns' home studio workspace that we were unable to publish in the print magazine. Enjoy!
Published June 2020
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Studio SOS: Making A Small Room Sound Good
Inside Hugh Robjohns' Revamped Home Studio
Getting good results in a small space isn't easy — but it is possible. And if you're the Technical Editor of Sound On Sound, it's also essential!
Published June 2020
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Stylus Timer
Studio Accessory
Read on to find out why we're writing about this device in a music-recording magazine...
Published June 2020
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Grace Design m908
Multi-channel Monitor Controller
Immersive audio is increasingly important, and requires large multi-channel monitoring systems. Grace Design's m908 is intended to provide complete control over such a system.
Published June 2020
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Q. Can two pairs of passive speakers share the same power amp?
I have a Bryston 5B, and I’d like to be able to switch between two sets of passive speakers, both driven by the Bryston, rather than buy another power amp for the second set...
Published May 2020
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Peach Audio M196sx
Stereo Valve Mic Preamp
Once in a while, a new preamp brings something genuinely worthwhile to the table...
Published May 2020
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Q. Why are S/PDIF cables specified at 75Ω?
In a digital S/PDIF cable, what exactly is the 75Ω specification a resistance measurement of?
Published May 2020