Studio & Home Studio user reviews
- 10/08/17
GML 8304 - "GML 8304 Mic preamps - Gain on a wire"
I had a Pro Tools LE rig and a DIGI 001. All in the cost was under $1k USD. I could hear deficiencies. I was reviewing gear for Pro Audio Review. I suggested a review of the GML 8304 and got a green light. That was about 1996-1997. After rigorous tes...
- 10/02/17
Soundcraft Sapphyre - "A good choice for small to mid-sized studios"
An analog mixer with an in line setup, which allows a direct out to the recorder from each in/out module. However, the mixer features 8 busses, which are repeated in block (1-8, 9-16, 17-24 and so on) all along the mixer and can be used with just any...
- 09/20/17
Soundcraft Spirit Folio SX - "A comprehensive, transportable and reliable 16-track mixer with phantom power."
I bought this mixer in the 1990s to mix a drumset (8 tracks), a guitar (1 track), a bass (1 track) and two stereo keyboards (4 tracks). No integrated FX but 2 busses and 16 tracks with faders, gain knobs hi mid and lo settings, 3 auxes and pan settin...
- 08/06/17
Tantek Tanrak - "Tantek Tanrak review by Ian Waugh, published in EMM aug. 1986"
Tantek's Tanrak system offers a whole host of audio processing units in a convenient custom-built rack. In the first instalment of a two-part review, we examine some of the modules available, assess their usefulness, and find out if they're good valu...
- 07/20/17
Klark Teknik DN 504 - "A great – though aging - quad comp"
I’ve personnally mostly used this Quad Compressor live. It was old and looked used and battered, but it still worked wonder. It’s a really sturdy and reliable model! Up to par with the manufacturer’s reputation. Its features can easily be found t...
- 05/09/17
Headway Music Audio EDB-1 - "Headway Pre amp , any sound you like"
This is used for double bass and also on occasions mandolin. I would say after experimentation one can control any feedback problems associated with acoustic instruments of all types. The sound is as good as anything else out there and much better t...
- 04/29/17
PreSonus AR12 USB - "BUYER BEWARE These units are defective."
I bought the PreSonus AR12 from Sweetwater. I had it for slightly over 2 weeks before noticing a cracking/popping sound. Sounded like a short in a cable. After replacing cables and checking the AR12 on both a Bose Compact L1 and Sterling Studio Moni...
- 04/18/17
Art Tube MP Studio V3 - "The Art Tube MP Studio V3 for Home Studio Use"
After having recorded several songs with the Art Tube MP Studio V3, I must say it is a pretty good little piece of equipment. It's audio limiting system works best when recording semi-hot signals. However, there are a couple of reasons I didn't give ...
- 04/01/17
Focal Trio6 Be - "Really excellent!"
I was extremely happy with my CMS50 + CMS sub kit after my room underwent an acoustic treatment, then I had an opportunity to invest into these Trio 6. No regret! They're unbelievable, very precise even at minimal volume, with an incredible dynamic r...
- 03/31/17
Shure KSM44 - "Shure tough KSM44 LDC - for home recording vocal and acoustic"
I wanted a microphone for vocals and some acoustic, mainly vocals. This is for a small HR setup seeking professional sounds while tracking. Male vocal mic that didnt need a lot of EQ and Dynamic work for my voice. I wanted a mic that could tra...
