Behringer 369 compressor/limiter review - What's new at Behringer?
Written testBehringer is back in the news with the release of its new compressor, the 369, strongly inspired by the legendary Neve 33609 compressor/limiter. Can the copy really outdo the original?
Beyerdynamic M160 (2023) microphone review - Small facelift for the return of a classic
Written testLegend awardTimeless for almost 70 years, the BeyerDynamic M160 returns in a revised edition. New design, same technology: does this double ribbon microphone still deserve its legendary status?
HEDD Type 7 mk2 monitors review - The head of the instructor class
Written testBest Product awardHere's a pair of monitors full of promise, featuring technologies to eliminate phase problems and accelerate air movement, and a unique option for open or closed speakers — all designed by a family-r…
Adam D3V monitors review - Adam Junior
Written testAdam Audio has been driving and shaking up the studio monitor market for some years now: after launching the great trend of integrated correction systems and pioneering the omnipotence of DSP, the Ge…
Dynaudio LYD 7 Review - Back in white
Written testWe are the first to brawl about the lack of innovation among speaker manufacturers. Dynaudio is one of those brands with an undeniable know-how, but whose road map only seems to lead into a desert wh…
A review of the Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube - Mystical Aura
Written testYou just got your main monitor speakers and are already looking for a second pair? Boy are you a compulsive buyer! What's that you said? Auratone is back with its famous 5Cs? Okay, well maybe just th…
Review of the Lauten Audio LA-320 tube-condenser microp… - A Versatile and Affordable Tube Mic
Written testThe LA-320 is the first mic in Lauten Audio’s new "Series Black" line. Lauten, whose product line also features many high-end mics, have put out a large-diaphragm tube condenser with a price point ($…
A review of the PreSonus R80 studio monitors - True Blue
Written testPreSonus recently added to its growing line of studio monitors with its new R-Series, active near-field monitors that feature AMT tweeters, and come in two sizes, the R80 (8” woofer) and the R65 (6.5…
A review of the Audient ASP800 8-channel mic pre and ADC - Why Not Add Eight?
Written testNot long ago we reviewed iD14, a two-channel audio interface from the British console maker Audient, which features the same type of mic preamps that are in its mixers. Audient recently started shipp…
A review of the Blue Microphones Hummingbird - A Bird in the Stand
Written testA mic with a swiveling capsule is not a new concept, but it isn’t something you typically find in a mic as affordable as the Blue Hummingbird. The swiveling feature is no gimmick — it makes a big dif…
PreSonus Monitor Station v2 Review - Control and Routing
Written testBest Product awardThere's not much to choose from in the "advanced" desktop monitor controller world ─ meaning controllers that are more than just a volume knob ─ for about $300: Mackie and PreSonus, with their Big Kn…
Dynaudio BM Compact mkIII review - Danish Sound
Written testLack of space is a well-known issue for most people living in cities. When you live in a small apartment and you make computer music, every single inch counts. That's why one particular model caught …
Review of Eventide UltraReverb - More than Just Another Reverb
Written testEventide’s UltraReverb is an algorithmic reverb plug-in that offers impressive sound quality, sonic control and flexibility, making it a potent contender in the reverb plug-in wars. Not only does it …
Review of Mojave Audio MA-300 - It Takes Tubes to Tango
Written testMojave Audio, the company started by renowned microphone designer David Royer (also of Royer Labs), has built a reputation for making high-quality, reasonably priced mics. Here, we review the MA-300,…
AudioTouch C-Buss Review - The Analog/Virtual Symbiosis
Written testInnovation awardIn terms of hardware compressors, the latest products are too often expressions of the same theme, variations on a mythical device that has already proved its worth. Fortunately though, on rare occas…
