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MXL is reworking is tube microphone tech into a compact FET-based format, hoping to retain audio quality while increasing flexibility. Ambitious, but not impossible by any means!
This week's collection of the best free plug-ins has it all: a tonewheel organ emulation, a linear phase EQ and a vocal mixing plug-in. Here's The Seductress, QRange and Vocal King.
Vocal Cleaner is a collection of essential vocal processing tools which includes de-essing, de-noising, gating, EQ-ing and compression - among other things such as algorithms working behind scenes.
Antares is going subscription-based with the launch of Auto-Tune Unlimited. Is this the most powerful vocal production bundle you can get?
Marantz is phasing out its MPM-2000 condenser mic - great news for all you bargain hunters! Pick one of these up along with a shockmount and case for only €99, while stocks last.
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.
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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!
The capsule is at the core of any condenser microphone's sound - if you're looking to expand your mic locker, this 101 on microphone capsules is the place to start in selecting your next mic.
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Zoom has introduced the V3 Vocal Processor, a vocal effects box with 16 voice-altering effects. The V3 isn't just for live singers: You can also use it to add effects to podcasts, videos and more.
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.
The Heil PR37 dynamic vocal mic is a new release from the most famous microphone company you've never heard of! Does the world need yet another live vocal mic? We think it might.
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DJ Swivel has released The Sauce, an all-in-one vocal effects plug-in. Does The Sauce have all the ingredients to give your vocal tracks that chart-topping edge?
Serrano 87 is a high quality replica of a very famous mic with hand-made K87 capsule and SER-T13 transformer, original 2N3819FET amplifier biased to genuine spec, and Styroflex capacitors...
iZotope kicks off the new year with a sweet deal: For a limited time, you can save 75% on the VocalSynth 2 plug-in. If you like to get creative with vocal recordings, don't miss this offer!
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Audified has released ToneSpot Voice Pro, a complete vocal processing chain with EQ, saturation, compression, reverb, delay, and more. It’s a one-stop shop plug-in for mixing vocal tracks.
Need a new microphone? You're in luck: Thomann has reduced the prices of selected Neumann microphones and headphones for Black Friday. Save up to 21% on the Neumann mic you've always wanted!
