Posts by Bob Malkowski

Behringer’s new DI4800A DI Box: A rackmount bargain?

The new Behringer DI4800A gives you a four-channel DI box, signal booster and line isolator in one rack mount box. A credible rethink of the DI Box format?

Shure DuraPlex: A new miniature microphone for harsh environments

Shure's DuraPlex subminiature microphone is designed to withstand water, dust and dirt. Could this be the ideal choice for location recording and theatre work?

PreSonus AVB-D16 AVB to Dante Bridge: Is it time to admit that AVB is dead?

PreSonus has just launched the AVB-D16 AVB to Dante Bridge letting your AVB equipped gear talk to Dante networks. Is this an admission that Dante networking is now dominant?

DEAL: BOSE L1 Portable Line Array PA

Here's an amazing end of line deal on the superb BOSE L1 portable line array PA System. Looking for a lightweight, simple, great-sounding portable PA system? Then this could be a great deal for you!

New Mackie Element Podcasting Mics: But are they what we hoped for?

Last month we reported a leak on new Mackie Podcasting tools due to be released today. Well, they're here, but are the Mackie Element USB mics what we were hoping for?

Is Mackie about to announce a suite of new podcasting tools?

It looks like Mackie is about to release new gear aimed at the podcasting market! A holding page at proaudio.tv teases an upcoming release on 5 October. But what could it be?

ZOOM PodTrak P8: The Ultimate Podcasting Studio Solution?

Zoom gives us a complete stand-alone podcasting solution, the Podtrak P8, with a killer feature list that expands on the Podtrak P4. Can this become the new standard podcasting studio?

TG Series: New Beyerdynamic mics include M88-derived kick drum microphone

Beyerdynamic launches two exciting mics, The TG I51 instrument microphone, and the TG D70 kick drum mic derived from the legendary M88. Is the TG D70 a new "must-have" microphone for kick?

ZOOM H8 Review: The only portable recorder you’ll ever need?

Zoom says its H8 Handy Recorder is "the only recorder which adapts to your way of creating". Is it the only recorder you'll ever need?

Lightning Boy TI Box: A “thicker” sounding premium DI box

Lightning Boy Audio drops its TI Box Direct Input box aiming to give you a "thicker" sounding DI box with rich harmonics and high output. Is the TI Box worth getting excited about?

CEntrance PortCaster Audio Interface: Broadcasting made easy?

If you podcast or live stream, then the new PortCaster by CEntrance could be for you! Full of clever and useful features, we take a look at this well-priced podcasting solution...

USA to Hike Foreign Artist Visas by 50% – Another Nail in The Coffin?

Pricing for Artist visas are set to skyrocket for foreign musicians looking to tour the USA. From October the 2nd, artist visas will rise by 50%. What does the USA have against foreign performers?

7 Live Mixing Consoles That Changed the Industry Forever

Live mixing consoles changed the way engineers and audiences experience live audio. These seven mixers changed the industry forever thanks to innovations by Yamaha, Soundcraft, Allen&Heath and others.

Beatmaker HYPE: UJam’s new all-in-one toolkit for EDM anthems

Beatmaker HYPE is the latest plugin from UJam aimed at EDM and Progressive House. The quickest way to make EDM Bangers? Let's see what the HYPE is all about...

Is Allen & Heath poised to buy Traktor from Native Instruments?

Is Allen&Heath about to buy Traktor from troubled Native Instruments? Why should famed audio brand A&H buy a DJ software brand? Global domination of the DJ market? We give you our thoughts...

Waves launches the $500 WRC-1 Wi-Fi Router. But why?

Of all the products we expected from Waves, a Wi-Fi router wasn't one of them. The WRC-1 offers ruggedised connections and audio streaming - but who's queuing up for a $500 Wi-Fi router?

Winter NAMM Show 2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

It's just been announced that The Winter NAMM Show 2021 has been cancelled. A week of virtual events called Believe in Music will take place instead in late January 2021.

DEAL on Sennheiser XSW-D Vocal Set: Make any mic Wireless on a Budget!

The Sennheiser XSW-D Vocal Set lets you can kiss goodbye to cables and enjoy wireless freedom. Including a high-quality dynamic vocal mic, the new price drop makes it a bargain.

“Save Our Stages Act” offers $10bn to support US independent live venues

A new relief bill called the “Save our Stages” act has been proposed in the USA to provide financial help for independent live venues gripped in the COVID-19 pandemic - to the tune of $10 billion!

The Gold Channel analogue live vocal channel: A U47 sound on your SM58?

This boutique, all-analogue floor-mounted live vocal channel strip can kill feedback, remove noises and propel your SM58 mic sound into U47 territory. And at this eye-watering price, you'd hope so!

Live after COVID-19: Do we really want Live Music back the way it was?

COVID-19 hit live music hard. And though we're all eager for things to go back to the way they were, maybe we should use this time to improve the live industry for the better.

Must-have Mics: 8 Essential Microphones for Studio and Stage

Which mics do you need in your collection? Here's a list of eight classic, indispensable microphones that will cover you in a huge range of situations, both live and the studio.

Deal: Save 100 euros on Sennheiser XSW 1-835 wireless microphones!

Our colleagues at Thomann are offering some insane deals on Sennheiser XSW 1-835 wireless systems. Read on for tech details and money saving offer links.

TYXIT T.ONE promises a wireless live sound revolution

TYXIT aims to revolutionise the way you connect your instruments. Quick setups, and freedom from cables. Is this the beginning of a connectivity revolution?