Recording - October 2016 - 6

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RECORDING MAGAZINE OCTOBER

Reviews
24

Reviewed & Revisited: Apogee
Symphony I/O MkII.

A new user interface and improved I/O cards carry
this world-class recording system to the next level.

A beautifully atmospheric and tweakable piano
brings instant movie-soundtrack lushness to your
songwriting table.

REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Soundware Showcase: Spitfire Audio
Ólafur Arnalds Composer Toolkit.

REVIEW BY DARWIN GROSSE

Audio-Technica AE2300 and ATM230
Dynamic Instrument Mics.
On guitar amp, toms, and snare drum, these
dynamics pack a big punch into very small packages.

FeatuRes
10

REVIEWS BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Over a century of technology, 50 manufacturers,
and over 150 mics: a quick tour of the oftenconfusing world of mics, with excerpts from dozens
of our reviews and suggested applications galore.

Lauten Audio LA-320 Tube Condenser
Microphone.
The first of the Series Black mics brings the essence
of Lauten quality to a brand-new market.
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

BY MIKE METLAY, PAUL VNUK JR., AND THE STAFF OF
RECORDING

BY BRUCE KAPHAN

REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

beyerdynamic TG D71c Condenser
Boundary Microphone.

REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Vanguard Audio Labs V13 Tube
Microphone.
A new mic maker brings a beautiful new tube mic
to market, with a lovely warm sound that's not
an imitation of any vintage mic.

BY PAUL J. STAMLER

RegulaRs

REVIEW BY GEORGE PETERSEN

Fade In.

RØDE NTR Ribbon Microphone.

Talkback.

The Australian mic giant releases its first ribbon,
and the results are impressive.

REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

KRK ROKIT 10-3 Generation 3 Powered
Monitors.
REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY

Peluso Microphone Lab P-84 SmallDiaphragm Condenser Microphone.
There's now an alternative to hunting around for
vintage Neumann KM 84 mics. How authentic is the
sound? Read on...
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Readers' Tapes.
BY MARTY PETERS

Fade Out.
Van Gelder's Secret.

A very affordable way to bring the massive sound
of 3-way midfield monitoring into any studio.

First Steps. Part 22: A Glance At
Mastering.
We could fill books with advice about mastering,
and many great engineers already have. This month,
we're going to focus on three of the most important
concepts to keep in mind about the mastering
process: sequencing, trimming transitions, and the
dreaded Loudness Wars.

If you haven't felt the need for a boundary mic in
your locker, this little powerhouse will change your
mind in a big hurry.

Prepare Your Mix! Part 2.
Last month, we introduced you to the idea of a
careful preparation process to speed up and
improve your mixing workflow. This month, we finish
the to-do list by looking at phase issues, EQ, dynamics,
and more.

Reviewed & Revisited: Soundelux U195
Condenser Microphone.
The famed condenser mic that started as a
Soundelux, then became the Bock Audio 195, is
now a Soundelux again, and it's better than ever.

A Rough Guide To Microphones.

COVER DESIGN BY SCOTT SIMMONDS

GUEST EDITORIAL BY PAUL J. STAMLER

Advertiser Index.

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