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See the Barefoot Sound Footprint02, Traverse Analogue preamp, Spectra 1964 BB-DI, and Highland Dynamics BG-1 Mono in Sonic Scoop's NAMM roundup.

Photo Roundup: The New Gear of NAMM 2020 — SonicScoop Once again, we walked the trade show floor at NAMM to scope out all the best new pro audio releases so you don’t have to! Here are some of our top picks from the show. Did we miss any of your favorites? Tell us about it in the comments below. Microphones Hardware and Interfaces Monitoring …

Now playing... Bill Cheney chats with Lij Shaw about all things Spectra.

RSR227 - Bill Cheney - Spectra 1964 Sound of Record Plant, Stax Studio, Ardent, and Easy Eye Sound Bill talked about the history of Spectra Sonics and Spectra 1964, designing the C610 complimiter and STX100 mic pres, how to understand transients and peak limiting, and stories of Record Plant NY, Roy Cicalla, Tom Dowd, Stax Studios and much more!

Want to learn more about Spectra 1964? Read this fantastic article and interview with Bill Cheney by Jonathan Burnside of AudioTechnology.

Inside Spectra 1964 — AudioTechnology [...]Read More...

A member of M1 Distribution's extended family has been hugely impacted by the fires in California. Please take the time to share this and make a contribution.

From Ian MacGregor of Standard Audio: "Hey guys, my brother's family lost their home and his business in the Camp fire in Paradise, CA. While insurance usually covers the structures, it's unlikely it will cover the huge amount of electronic assembly machinery/tools he had slowly aquired and was the foundation of his business the past 10 years.
His assembly business has been crucial to both my father's electronic design business and my own pro-audio business, essentially acting as the manufacturing arm of each.
He has spent the last 10 years slowly building up to a world class assembly line by scoping deals and purchasing equipment he could refurbish. In a day it is all GONE. Any help would be massively appreciated by myself and my family!!!"

Click here to support SDMIdeas Paradise Fire Recovery organized by Sinclair Macgregor As you have probably heard on the local and national news, the town of Paradise, CA has essentially been destroyed in the first explosive hours of the Camp Fire in Northern California on November 8th. A Google search of the topic will provide exhaustive details if needed. My small business of ove...

Our pals at KMR Audio conducted an interview with Tim Mead of Q2 Audio. They talk all things Compex. Check it out!

Designer Talk : Tim Mead | Q2 Audio / KMR Audio News

The Black Box Analog Design HG-2 gets reviewed in TapeOp! It's pretty comprehensive and shares insight from a hands-on AND technical approach. Check it out!

HG-2 Tube Processor

Great review of the Black Box HG-2 plugin. This plugin is a peek into what the hardware can do for your mixes. Try it out!

New Software Review: Black Box HG-2 by Plugin Alliance - SonicScoop The original HG-2 by Black Box Analog Design is a boutique, 2-channel, tube-based hardware unit that provides a wide variety of color options for your mix bus—with the flexibility and control expected of a modern processor. Now, Plugin Alliance has designed a software emulation of the HG-2 that brin...

A new Q2 Audio F765 review from Barry Rudolph! Legendary Compex compression and limiting for your lunchbox.

Q2 Audio F765 500 Series Compressor/Limiter Barry Rudolph reviews the Q2 Audio F765 500 Series Compressor/Limiter.

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Come see the Mesanovic Microphones Model 2AS at NAMM. Hall A Booth #6820!

We are pleased to announce the release of the Model 2AS Active Stereo Ribbon Mic! Visit our website for more details: www.mesanovicmicrophones.com

It's not just another ribbon mic. When you hear the extended frequency response and ultra-realistic sense of air and space, that becomes very apparent.

The Model 2. The most versatile ribbon mic ever made. 100% Handcrafted in Detroit, U.S.A.