Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany is in full swing with a bunch of big announcements from around the world of audio. There are quite a few noteworthy additions to the industry but we would firstly like to introduce Antelope Audio’s new MP8d eight-channel mic pre and A/D converter.
Musikmesse 2015: Antelope Audio Introduces MP8d, Eight-Channel Microphone Preamp with A/D Conversion
Return of “Trust Me, I’m a Scientist”! (And SonicScoop Contributing Editor Justin Colletti)
This week, we’re excited to announce that one of our favorite sister sites, Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, will be relaunching as a member of the SonicScoop content network!
In just a few short years, TMIAS became one of our readers’ favorite destinations … Read More
“Pensado’s Place” Goes to Washington: An Interview with Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick
Pensado for President! Could audio’s most visible personality be plotting a run for the Oval Office in 2016?
The pundits here at SonicScoop say: it just might be possible. After all, Pensado’s Place is hosting a “Capital … Read More
Composer Cribs: NYC’s Stenfert Charles Takes the Tribeca Film Festival
With the Tribeca Film Festival tearing into Week 2, it’s good to know that home-grown talent is being heard on the soundtracks.
We refer to the music team known as Stenfert Charles – actually a prolific pair of composers named … Read More
MusikMesse 2015: 11 New Hardware & Software Picks for Your Studio
Musikmesse 2015 is officially a wrap! The new product launches poured in thick and fast from Frankfurt — here are some more of our SS staff picks from Europe’s biggest hardware and software fest.
See something that didn’t make our list? Share in the comments!
Cakewalk – Rapture Pro for … Read More
Tonight at IFC NYC: Geoff & Eli of Input|Output Podcast Talking DC Punk, Live
Geoff Sanoff and Eli Janney of SonicScoop‘s Input|Output Podcast are hosting a special Q&A to go along with the screening of “Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC“. Check it out live today Wednesday, April 22nd at … Read More
5 Effective Tips for Getting Your Mix Started Right
Every mix that ends up great has to begin somewhere. By focusing too much on the end product, it’s easy to forget some of the the simple steps that help us get our mix sessions started as effectively as possible. Here are some ways to get yourself in a good … Read More
Good People, Great Deals: Check Out the New Classifieds Section at SonicScoop!
This week, we’re excited to launch SonicScoop’s all new Classifieds Section!
We’ve already put up a handful of great deals that are likely to go fast. Stay tuned for regular updates, more great deals on gear, new job listings, collaboration opportunities and more.… Read More
Blue Now Shipping Hummingbird — Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Blue’s latest addition to their array of microphones takes inspiration from their famous ‘interchangeable’ Bottle Caps – the “B1” capsule in particular. Characteristics of this capsule include an extended high end, as well as high SPL handling.
The Hummingbird is … Read More
“Making the Mix” Video Tutorial with Matty Amendola
In this exclusive video series for SonicScoop, Producer/Engineer Matty Amendola takes you behind the scenes to share his signature techniques for crafting a great mix.
Working in a true hybrid analog/digital setup, he demonstrates a wealth of tips, tricks, and fresh ideas. In easy-to-follow fashion, Amendola walks you through the … Read More
Soundcraft Extends Vi Series with Vi5000 and Vi7000 Digital Mixing Consoles
Soundcraft’s start has been rooted in live sound productions since 1973. They’ve since introduced a number of consoles including the Vi series. Their latest addition adds the Vi5000 and the Vi7000 – replacing their previous Vi4 and Vi6 consoles.
Both consoles include plenty of options. … Read More
5 Ways To Create Depth Without Reverb
Depth, or front-to-rear dimension, is a crucial part of every great mix. Crafted well, it can make the speakers seem to disappear, immersing listeners in a three-dimensional world with the artist.
While you may instinctively reach for reverb to create depth, it’s not always the best tool for the job. … Read More
Auralex Releases ProKit-1 and ProKit-2 Mid- & High-Band Acoustical Room Treatment Systems
Improved critical listening may just be a kit away.
Acoustical treatment aficionados Auralex has announced a new all-in-one line consisting of two kits. Each one was created to bring an aesthetic and acoustical upgrade to small- and medium-sized rooms, from project studio to total pros.
Destination Studio Sweet Spot: Studio Bohemo – Bath, New Hampshire
If New Hampshire is bit of a mystery to you, it’s time for that to change.
Think first about its surroundings – Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine provide its stately borders. To the North is Quebec, and the Atlantic … Read More
Sonic Union Grows Biz Dev, Post Production Staff with Two Hires
Audio post personnel are on the move in NYC, with two new hires coming onboard at the Union Square shop Sonic Union.
Randee Bowman has been added to lead all Sonic Union business development initiatives. Meanwhile, Laura Bermudez is on the … Read More
Greg Norman Outside Electrical Audio
Greg Norman has been Steve Albini’s right hand man at Electrical Audio since the beginning. He has worked at the influential Chicago studio since 1996, serving as staff engineer and “chief technical officer”.
Though Albini may cast a … Read More
Universal Audio Launches Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection, Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor, Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959
Say “Neve”, and most audio pros can’t help but feel a glow inside.
Now Neve is new all over again, with the release of UAD Software v8.1, a milestone accompanied by the launch of three new plugins: the new … Read More
2015 AMP Awards Winners Announced at City Winery in NYC
The Association of Music Producers’ AMP Awards are a music business event like no other. A grand convergence takes place: music producers, ad agency creatives, composers, music supervisors, audio post pros, label and music publishing execs, and more come together to talk it up.
LA Event: Meet Sontronics’ Trevor Coley – Friday, 5/8 at Westlake Pro
Who’s the man behind the mics? You’ve got a chance to meet him.
LA recording mavens can meet Trevor Coley, founder and mic designer of Sontronics, at Westlake Pro on Friday, May 8th , 11 AM – … Read More
Studio Monitor Switch: Alex Sterling — Upper West Side
Listen closely, and you can hear them – an emerging generation of engineers who care deeply about audio.
Among them is Alex Sterling, whose eponymous studio on the Upper West Side is evolving quickly. While the unique live room and flexible output … Read More