Posts by Bob Malkowski

Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 – Perform anywhere with this tiny PA system!

Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 is the company's most portable, self-contained PA system to date. This pint-size powerhouse promises to bring the noise anywhere!

Musician Christmas Gift Ideas: Thomann shipping closes December 17th

Looking for Musician Christmas Gift Ideas for a loved one? Don't forget, Thomann's last day for guaranteed shipping is December 17th.

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week Four: Win a ZOOM R12 MULTITRAK CLOSED

It’s week four of the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, we have the amazing Zoom R12 MULTITRAK recorder/audio interface to give away!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week Three: Win a LEWITT Connect 6 CLOSED

It’s week three of the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, we have the amazing LEWITT Connect 6 audio interface to give away!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week Two: Win a Blackstar Amped 1 CLOSED

It's week two of the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, we have the amazing Blackstar Amped 1 guitar amplifier to give away! What a prize!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week One: Win a Harley Benton JA-60 CC CLOSED

It's time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Harley Benton have kindly given us a JA60CC guitar in Dakota Red!

H90 Harmonizer multi effect from Eventide is here!

H90 Harmonizer is the new multi-effect pedal from Eventide and follows on from their wildly successful H9. Is it everything you hoped it would be?

REVIEW: iZotope RX10, the ultimate audio repair suite?

iZotope RX10 lands today and we've got a hands-on review of what may be the ultimate audio repair suite. Is it still the "go-to" audio repair suite?

Spitfire Audio Transphobia row: co-founder Christian Henson steps down

The Spitfire Audio Transphobia row has erupted across social media, following comments on Twitter by co-founder Christian Henson.

Alto Professional TS4 – Value powered speakers with app connectivity

The new Alto Professional TS4 series offers plenty of power with Bluetooth connectivity and app control promising a lot of bang for your buck!

Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K mkII and DXL1K: portable column array PA systems

Yamaha introduces two new PA systems: the STAGEPAS 1K MkII and the DXL1k. Modern, all-in-one, portable column array PA systems with premium specs.

Mackie Thump and Thump XT: Refreshed and expanded PA speakers & subs

Mackie Thump series: refreshed and expanded for 2022 with Thump XT! This new and updated app-enabled range of speakers should find fans everywhere.

Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton’s Robert Henke says YES!

Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton's inventor, Robert Henke, has campaigned for a return to the obsolete Compact Disc music format.

NAMM 2022: Austrian Audio OD303 – high quality low price vocal mic

If you've been searching for an alternative to the typical "go to" live vocal mics, then you should take a close look at the new Austrian Audio OD303

NAMM 2022: Your essential news feed of all the hot releases!

NAMM 2022 is finally here! For the first time NAMM is taking place in the summer at its traditional home of Anaheim, near Los Angeles. The NAMM Show has always been a monster event for those interested in the ...

Review: UAFX Ruby, Woodrow & Dream amp sim pedals from Universal Audio

Universal Audio's UAFX Ruby, Woodrow & Dream pedals give you "amp in a box" tone. We got a privileged advanced review and give you the lowdown!

Prolight + Sound: Austrian Audio WL1 Shure compatible capsules

Austrian Audio WL1 capsules bring the OD505 and OC707 sound to Shure Wireless users for the first time with these Shure compatible capsules.

Prolight + Sound: New Austrian Audio instrument mics OD5 & OC7

Frankfurt Prolight + Sound is giving more with these new Austrian Audio instrument mics, the OD5 & OC7. Are these another hit from the Viennese mic maker? Let's take a look at the specs and find ...

Prolight + Sound: LD Systems MAILA modular line array

LD Systems MAILA could be just the ticket if you've been looking for a fully modular and scalable PA system to suit multiple venue sizes.

Shure KSM11 Wireless Capsule: Dynamic Durability & Condenser Clarity?

Promising clarity, durability and resistance to mic "cupping", is the new, premium condenser Shure KSM11 the "goldilocks" mic capsule?

In Ear Monitors: A Beginner’s Guide to IEMs

If you're a live performer looking for consistent monitoring from venue to venue, then In Ear Monitors could be the solution for you!

Review: Earthworks Ethos XLR Broadcasting Microphone – A new Standard?

We review the Earthworks ETHOS; it could be just the mic you've been looking for if you're in the market for a premium broadcast microphone.

Cymatic Audio Closes: What Options Exist for Playback Techs?

Cymatic Audio Closes its doors after the parent company, Reidel, winds up the business. What options now exist for playback techs?

Peavey P Series: Portable column arrays with Bluetooth

The Peavey P Series enters the portable PA game with two, lightweight, Bluetooth connected column array speakers with built-in mixers.