Posts by Bob Malkowski

Epiphone Nancy Wilson Fanatic Review: A Perfect Strat/Les Paul Hybrid?

The Epiphone Nancy Wilson Fanatic marks the return of the classic Nighthawk - and a little firecracker it is, too. Check out our in-depth review.

JBL IRX 115S: Active 15-inch Subwoofer joins the affordable IRX series

The JBL IRX 115S Subwoofer is a perfect add-on for the IRX series of active PA speakers. However, does it offer enough as a stand-alone buy?

Stompenberg FX: Demo and play over 150 pedals live via the internet!

With Stompenberg FX you can try out over 150 effects pedals, in real-time, from the comfort of your own home! But be warned: it's addictive!

These electrostatic in-ear stage monitors have 13 drivers and cost 2500 Dollars.

Alclair's ESM Electrostatic IEMs use an incredible thirteen drivers and cost an eye-watering $2500! Do the results justify the cost and complexity?

Dante comes to Behringer Wing with the WING-DANTE expansion card.

The WING-DANTE card brings multi-channel audio networking to the Behringer Wing, one of the fastest-selling digital mixers in recent times.

Biden Inauguration marks return of Shure Presidential Pair Microphones

American President Joe Biden's inauguration heralds the return of the iconic and famous Shure Presidential Pair SM57 microphone setup.

NAMM 2021: New Mackie SRT powered 1600W PA speakers pack in the features

Released today at NAMM 2021, the new Mackie SRT Professional Powered Speakers boast a lot of power and a lot of technology in a compact package.

NAMM 2021: New Mackie Onyx Mixers add Multitrack Recording

Mackie is back in the game with the new Onyx analogue mixer series, with what looks like an assured, well-priced offering from the makers of the VLZ.

Thomann becomes a Behringer Super Partner

Behringer has announced that Thomann is the latest Super Partner, bringing the two companies closer. We look into how it benefits you, the customer.

Top 5 Live Gear Releases of 2020: Our Favourites Rated!

Our pick of the Top 5 Live Gear of 2020 is here! Undoubtedly a bad year for live music, but a great one for innovative new live gear releases!

Bandcamp Live: A desperately needed new revenue stream for musicians

Bandcamp rolls out Bandcamp Live, a ticketed live streaming feature that could provide artists a badly needed income stream during Covid restrictions.

5 Beginner Microphone Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them!

Getting the most from your mics isn't difficult or expensive: Here's some easy-to-follow advice on how to avoid the most common microphone mistakes.

Sennheiser MD435 and MD445: New Premium Vocal Microphones

The MD435 and MD445 are two new premium live vocal microphones from mic meisters at Sennheiser - boy are we looking forward to digging into the specs!

Peavey Aureus Live Mixer: Peavey moves into the digital era, but is it too late?

The Peavey Aureus mixing console marks Peavey's move into the digital era. Enough to tempt us away from the current industry standards?

Behringer FLOW8 Podcasting Mixer: Pre-orders open now

Behringer has finally shown their hand in the podcasting and streaming market with the FLOW8 digital mixer bringing the fight to Zoom and RODE.

PreSonus Revelator: More than a USB Microphone?

PreSonus has entered the Podcasting game with their new Revelator USB microphone. More than a USB microphone? We'll be the judge of that...

PreSonus CDL12P PA speaker: Flagship performance for half the price?

PreSonus CDL12P PA speaker system offers you a stripped-down, no-nonsense version of PreSonus' flagship speaker. A PA loudspeaker bargain?

BOSE L1 Pro: A redesigned and refreshed portable PA line array

Looking for a lightweight, portable PA system? The redesigned and newly upgraded BOSE L1 Pro could be for you. But 17 years on, does the BOSE L1 concept still stand up?

Will Shure’s new MV7 become your go-to podcasting microphone?

The Shure MV7 podcast microphone has just dropped - could this the dream mic for podcasters and gamers? Inspired by the SM7B, we expect to see the MV7 on podcasts everywhere soon...

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?