Keeping a smooth session running in the studio isn’t just about having great mics or preamps—it's also about reliability and workflow. One piece of gear that often gets overlooked? Mic stands. But if you’ve ever had a mic slowly sag mid-take or even crash to the floor, you already know...

Studio Sound at Home: Tony Draper’s Neve Workflow
urious how to get professional results from your home studio? Recording and mixing engineer Tony Draper (Ibibio Sound Machine, Peter Perrett, Emilíana Torrini) walks us through his personal setup using Neve’s 88M audio interface, 1073SPX-D preamp, and 88C stereo compressor. In this short video, Tony shares how these compact...

What’s New in Flock Audio's Patch App DX 1.1.2: A Streamlined Workflow for Audio Pros
Patch App DX 1.1.2 is here, and it brings a host of improvements designed to enhance your signal routing experience, especially for studios using Flock Audio’s hardware. From smarter multi-unit management to improved gain control, let’s walk through what’s new in this version. Effortless Signal Flow Editing with the...

Trinnov Nova: High-Performance Room and Speaker Optimization in a Compact Unit
The Trinnov Nova is an advanced room and speaker optimization system designed to deliver superior audio accuracy by analyzing and correcting both amplitude and phase response. As a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to the ST2 Pro, the Nova brings Trinnov’s renowned acoustic optimization technology into a sleek 1U rack-mountable unit, making it an ideal choice...

H2 Audio Helios 5011: Classic British EQ in a 500 Series Form
If you're looking to capture the warm, vintage sound of classic British recordings, the H2 Audio Helios 5011 might be exactly what you need. This 500 Series EQ module revives the legendary Helios console sound, a favorite of iconic studios like Olympic, where bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and The Rolling Stones recorded some of their...