Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

Sound Devices brings a 16-channel Dante recorder for filmmakers and sound designers

A downsized variant of the manufacturer's 32-channel Scorpio recorder, the 888 takes up Dante audio over Ethernet and doubles down on recording power for a flagship-class offering.

Apple AirPods Pro: In stores October 30, very techy and yes, very expensive.

Available October 30, the Pros push forward with active noise cancellation, improved sound quality and a lighter, shorter in-ear design with changeable eartips.

Waves V11: Much more than just Catalina support and freebies

V11 is a comprehensive update which brings revamped Renaissance plug-ins, new additions to Waves' Premium bundles, EQ Curves support for Pro Tools / AVID S6, and plenty of useful stuff left to go.

Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces

According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!

16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina

A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.

Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87: compact, neutral-voiced condenser mic at a sane price

Roswell is back with a new mic of botique quality at affordable price - the Mini K87. Whereas the Mini K47's goal was capturing a particular vintage voicing, this one goes after transparency.

Steinberg WaveLab 10 mastering and audio editing suite is out. And still kicking (ass).

WaveLab 10 still stands strong against competition from SoundForge and Audition, presenting a streamlined approach to audio manipulation and professional mastering.

AES 2019: Zoom throws podcasters a bone with the new LiveTrak L-8

Zoom cooked up a viable competitor to the RODECaster Pro by downsizing its digital recording desk and doubling down on the podcast-friendly features. Enter the LiveTrak L-8.

TK Audio T-Komp compressor: a vari-mu inspired workhorse

What looks like an unassuming four-knob comp is actually a vari-mu inspired unit with level-dependent ratio that increases with the signal level. That, and lots more to tweak!

API celebrates its 50th anniversary with limited 862 channel strip and 2500 bus compressor

50 years of API - how to celebrate? With two limited editions (50!) of the 862 and 2500 sporting gold faceplates, making them collectors' items for the truest of true studio hounds.

AES 2019: Origin is the first SSL large-format mixing console in over a decade

The SSL Origin is a 32-channel console designed for modern hybrid workflows. It features the E-series EQ, the "glue" bus comp, the nifty Listen mic compressor alongside new PureDrive mic pres.

AES 2019: AKG woos content creators with Lyra multimode USB microphone

Lyra is a multimode USB microphone which delivers the well-respected legacy of the classic AKG C414 condenser microphone in a form suitable for podcasters, streamers, and YouTubers.

Can Sonnox Drum Gate handle all your drum gating and triggering?

Drum Gate aims to dispense with the inconsistencies and difficulties of traditional drum gating by means of intelligent detection and optimisation, and combines several tools in one.

Kali Audio is back with the IN-8 studio monitor and an innovative 3-way design

Kali Audio is moving onto the next price segment with the newly announced Project Independence speakers. First to arrive is the IN-8, which is a 3-way design with co-axial mid-range and tweeter.

Accusonus Rhytmiq: AI-driven beat variation and generation for studio and live

Rhythmiq is an intelligent engine which randomizes and generates rhythms for virtually endless variations, but is very easy to use.

Telefunken TF39 brings switchable polar patterns to the Alchemy mics

The TF39 is an upgraded TF29 with three switchable polar patterns found on the power supply unit: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure of eight.

Allen & Heath Avantis: 64 channels of 96kHz digital mixing goodness

The Aventis is a 64-channel console with much in the way of standout technology, including dual 15.6-inch 1080p-resolution touchscreens and plenty of expansion options.

iZotope releases Ozone 9 with all-new mixing and mastering goodies

iZotope dropped Ozone 9, introducing the typical improvements and forward-looking technologies found in a major Ozone release. There's a new bass processor, instrument level editing, and plenty more.

Behringer issues USD 35 clone of the Beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones, the BH 770

True to form, Behringer introduced a lower-priced take on a piece of studio-standard gear - in this case, the well-regarded Beyerdynamic DT 770 closed-back headphones. But are they any good?

Tannoy brings back its Gold monitors for modern music producers

Tannoy is staging something of a comeback for its studio monitor line-up with the introduction of Tannoy Gold, positioned as premium nearfield monitors to occupy the company's top range.

Bad Tape is a creative new tape artifacts and analog destruction plug-in

Get a load of tape wow, shake, hiss, squeal, harm and detune - each with color, saturation, speed and mix controls to shape and dial tape destruction exactly the way you want.

Zoom launches V6 vocal effects processor with live pitch correction and formant shifting

Zoom is breaking into a new product segment with the V6, a multi-effect unit suitable for live vocal performance that looks easy to operate - there's even a mic included...

SRM-Flex: Mackie intros ultra-compact portable column PA system

Harnessing line array technology, the SRM-Flex Portable Column PA System has a lightweight and portable design, a 6-channel digital mixer, wireless control and streaming.

Sound Devices revises MixPre series II digital recorders for filmmakers and musicians

The MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II, and MixPre-10 II receive spec and functionality bumps like 32-bit audio engines, internal timecode generators, and adjustable limiters among other things.