41 Results for "outboard"

The Best EQs under $1000 for Home Recording

Tracking vocals and instruments at home can be a challenge. We check out some of the best EQs under $1000 for your home studio setup.

Bus Processing: The Best Stereo Compressors under $2000

Hardware processing on your master bus can transform your sound completely, we look at some of the best stereo compressors under $2000.

Studio Standards: Classic Compressors and Limiters

Classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and Fairchild are much more than dynamics processors. We look at the most iconic compressors of all time.

Studio Standards: Classic Equalizers that made History

EQs are a mixing engineer's most important sound shaping tool. Meet the classic equalizers that helped define the sound of countless hits!

From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby

We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.

How to use Outboard Gear for beginners: hardware made easy

Using hardware with your DAW can be confusing at first. Outboard gear for beginners covers important aspects of upgrading your setup.

Analogue Consoles: Do we still need them?

In this post, we discuss the practicality of analogue consoles and explore ways of incorporating console features into your workflow.

Why do we still use 1980s reverb?

We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.

Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?

We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

API Select SV12 and SV14: 500-series compressor and EQ

API adds two 500-series modules to the inexpensive Select range: the SV12 compressor based on the Paragon console, and the SV14 4-band EQ.

Drawmer 1972: Dual-channel preamp with loads of good ideas

The new Drawmer 1972 is a versatile dual-channel mic, line, and instrument preamp with many useful extras like filters and an upward expander.

SSL BUS+ Review: The next-generation Bus Compressor

The Bus+ is the next generation of the legendary SSL Bus Compressor – and then some. We've taken the SSL Bus+ for a spin in our review!

Heritage Audio Herchild 660 and 670: Fulfill your Fairchild dreams!

Who hasn't dreamt of owning a Fairchild? While the Heritage Audio Herchild 660 and 670 are certainly no bargain, they make that goal more attainable.

API introduces the 3122V 2-channel microphone preamp

API has announced the 3122V microphone preamp. The 3122V is a 2-channel preamp based on the same circuit design as the 4-channel 3124V and the 512V/512c.

Louder Than Liftoff intros Silver Bullet mk2 with Colour Module expansion

Louder than Liftoff has announced the Silver Bullet mk2. The stereo bus/line/mic amp now offers even more 'mojo' thanks to the Colour Module expansion slot.

The Best Studio Gear of 2020: Top 10 Compressors, Preamps, Mixers and Effects!

Yes, 2020 was a tough year for hardware manufacturers. But the year still brought us many fine compressors, preamps and other studio gear!

Rupert Neve Designs unveils the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

The Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Diode Bridge Compressor delivers two channels of classic Neve 2254-style compression in one unit of rack space, with some modern improvements.

Rupert Neve Designs MBC: A/D converter with analog drive paths

Here's a posh new way to get 2 channels of analog audio into your DAW: Rupert Neve Designs has launched the MBC Master Buss Converter with selectable analog drive paths and limiters.

Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension BBD-320: a clone of the Roland Dimension D

Klark Teknik has announced the 3rd Dimension BBD-320, a clone of the famous Roland SDD Dimension D analogue chorus of the 80s. Here's an affordable way to sound like Brian Eno and Peter Gabriel.

Warm Audio BUS-COMP: all the mix glue you can get for USD 699

Manufacturer Warm Audio roars into 2020 with a no-bull replica of the fabled Oxfordshire stereo bus compressor at a price that will make its competitors take note.

Heritage Audio HA-609A: Neve-style dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter

Heritage Audio has introduced the HA-609A diode bridge compressor/limiter. The dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter offers two linkable channels with an entirely discrete class A circuit design.

Buzz Audio Zodiak: can this new hardware EQ change the way you mix?

Buzz Audio has introduced the Zodiak Tilt-n-Filter EQ, an innovative dual-channel tilt EQ with a parametric mid band and filters. Can the Zodiak change the way you track and mix?

Black Lion Audio Eighteen: Mic preamp and program EQ with a Melcor vibe

Black Lion Audio has introduced the Eighteen microphone preamp and passive program equalizer. BLA says that the Eighteen channel strip is "an homage to the classic Melcor sound".

Acustica Audio aims for classic British console voicings with Gold 2 plug-in suite

Acustica Audio released version 2 of its Gold suite of outboard gear emulations. Designed for lovers of vintage British console sound, Gold v2 introduces a new equalizer and three more preamps.