There is a lot of buzz about the new Mackie VLZ3.
The VLZ3 series is the classic Mackie analog mixer with some new tweaks. As you probably know, I am not fond of external power bricks. I am happy to report that the VLZ3 series uses a standard (IEC 320) cable for the built-in, [...]
The Symetrix 528E is just one example of several top vocal processors.
The Friday Edition of PME is hot off the encoder.
Laura joins us for some light banter leading up to part II of our talk with Gary from BSW about compression, leveling, limiting and gates. This is quite an interesting topic because almost anyone [...]
Today, an affordable yet professional audio interface is put to work in Studio1A.
As more users take the plunge from consumer to pro audio, a good interface becomes a necessity. The Tapco Link.USB is a relatively compact interface powered completely from the USB buss …no wall-wart needed!
At $149, there is [...]
Happy Friday!
Gary from BSW is on the Telos One line talking about compression. This is a very hot topic and there’s much more to the art of compression and limiting than crunching down a sine wave.
Part 1 of our talk on compression and limiting offers a very unique observation and an angle I never [...]
PME 153 is back with a cool mic preamp…
The ART Tube MP series is one of the best selling, low cost preamps around …and, it fits in the palm of your hand.
The small size, extremely low price coupled with the promise of “tube warmth”, made the MP series an instant hit.
Studio1A recently acquired a [...]
Welcome to PodSqod SE (Sunday Edition.)
Today, a previously recorded conversation with Gary from BSW takes stage as he talks pop filters, windsocks and other screens to keep those plosives at bay. Certain verbiage adds up to larger blasts of air hitting the diaphram of your mic. If this pressure is strong enough, it [...]
Where do I begin? So much is happening…
Most of you already know about our New, New Media Gear forum, appropriately named NewMediaGear.com. Although forums are not New, the people and the theme is very contemporary. You, the listener, is what will make NewMediaGear a unique exchange of ideas.
Speaking of gear, [...]
Studio1AProductions is proud to unveil NewMediaGear.com. This new forum provides the foundation for an exchange of ideas, gear information and tips for the New Media user.
Whether you are interested in new pro-audio gear or in gaining a better understanding of the equipment you already own, newmediagear.com is your community to explore.
Have a pro-audio gear [...]
Information Technology; a phrase we all have heard. Studio1A has been absorbed in server upgrades, new software and client machines this week along with a secret or two, at least until Laura can take to the mic again on Monday.
…not to bore you with computers because today is Friday!
Join Gary from [...]
Capturing audio; whether it be streaming audio, Skype calls, or even basic show captures, Mac users are likely quite aware of Audio HiJack Pro as an indispensable tool.
Windows users also have a tool to capture audio streams. Total Recorder, from HighCriteria is not a new kid on the audio capture block. I [...]