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20 Ear Trumpet Labs Josephine (and Myrtle).
The steampunk mic maker's first design gets a
revamp, with impressive results... and one of its
siblings comes over to play, too.

56 Aston Microphones Halo.
It looks like something out of a science fiction
movie... and what it does to outside noise is pretty
close to science fiction, too.
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

REVIEWS BY PAUL VNUK JR.

22 Cymatic Audio uTrack24.
There's an alternative to using hardware multitrackers
or a DAW when recording live music, and it's a real
eye-opener.
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

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34 EVE Audio SC203 Active Monitors.
They're small, portable, packed with DSP goodness, and
you can hook them up to just about anything: an
exciting new entry into the world of desktop monitoring.
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

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36 Audio-Technica ATH-E40, ATH-E50, and ATHE70 In-Ear Monitor Headphones.
Long known for consumer in-ears, Audio-Technica
steps into the pro world with impressive new designs
in your choice of Cool, Wow, and Oh My Gosh.
REVIEWS BY MIKE METLAY

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38 Reviewed & Revisited: Zoom H4n Pro Handy
Recorder.
The H4n is a staple of many field recording toolkits,
and the newest version raises the ante with improved
sonics and a raft of added features.
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

40 Mäag Audio EQ4M Dual Channel Mastering EQ.
A powerful and sweet-sounding EQ rack that does
wonders in the extreme lows and in the rarefied
heights of the "air"...
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

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42 Reviewed & Revisited: Celemony Melodyne 4.
The world-famous tool for pitch and timing correction
was already a miracle worker in version 3. How much
farther can it go? Read on and see for yourself.

58 Senal SMH-1200 Enhanced Studio Monitor
Headphones.
We were impressed by newcomer Senal's monitors,
and these affordable and flexible studio headphones
are a revelation as well.
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

FeatuRes
14 Record A Band On The Go.
When you're leaving the comfort of your studio to
record a band on stage, in a rehearsal space, or other
remote location, preparation is key. Here's a rundown
of techniques and equipment you'll want to have
close at hand.
BY BILL STUNT

24 Takin' It To Church!
An experiment in making use of a glorious-sounding
recording space yields challenges, disappointment,
and unexpected rewards.
BY SVEN-ERIK SEAHOLM

28 Turn Your Next Gig Into A Live Album.
If you're a musician who's just getting into recording
but whose live shows pack in the crowds, you could
benefit from a live recording... but it pays to know
how to go about it, and what (and who) you should
have handy when you do.
BY BRIAN MARSHAK

52 First Steps. Part 20: Mixing.
Entire books and series of articles have been devoted to
this subject, and the novice can be overwhelmed. Let's
break down what goes into a mix, in a way that takes
away the fear and opens your ears to the possibilities.
BY PAUL J. STAMLER

REVIEW BY SVEN-ERIK SEAHOLM

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46 Plug-In Outlet: Eventide Anthology X.
A bundle of 15 incredible effects from the era of
classic digital magic, brought to you by the company
that helped start it all.

RegulaRs
4

Fade In.

8

Talkback.

REVIEWS BY PAUL VNUK JR.

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48 Soundware Showcase: Heavyocity GRAVITY.
A huge sample library combined with intuitive soundshaping tools results in a truly amazing resource for
scoring musicians and sound designers.
REVIEW BY GARY ESKOW

50 Soundware Showcase: KV331 Audio
SynthMaster 2.8.
This virtual instrument is an open secret among
discerning musicians and engineers around the world.
It's time for you to join the club!
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

10 Fast Forward.
New gear and fun times at
Sweetwater GearFest 2016.
BY MIKE METLAY AND
PAUL VNUK JR.

64 Readers' Tracks.
BY MARTY PETERS

COVER DESIGN BY SCOTT SIMMONDS
COVER PHOTO BY PAUL VNUK JR.

72 Fade Out.
Recording Musician, Hear Thyself.
GUEST EDITORIAL BY SCOTT DORSEY

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