Why Choose Closed Back Studio Headphones?
Headphones and in-ear-monitors have become ubiquitous in our work in the studio. They are practically a necessity when it comes to most overdub sessions, for finding out how our mixes will translate to headphone listeners, and even as a secondary low end check Read more...
Will the SSL UC1 Hardware Plugin Controller Change Your Studio Workfow?
The morning after I had plugged in the SSL UC1 hardware plugin controller and downloaded the accompanying software, I sat down and started using it. I didn’t read the manual — I just grabbed some knobs and went for Read more...
The Covid pandemic has pushed the audio world further down the road of using remote audio collaboration tools faster than anyone may have expected or been ready for.
The ability to gather musicians together, and hopefully capture that magical energy that is released into the room when players interact, is Read more...
Sibilance is the bane of many mixers’ existence. We’ve all toed the line between curing a problem and killing the vibe of a track. Unfortunately, setting a threshold to address all offending issues is oftentimes akin to taking a machete to the track. However, SSL’s DeEss plugin helps solve one Read more...
Transformers are used in audio all the time. We use them to step up a mic’s signal or send audio to speakers. At a time before standardization, 600-ohm line transformers helped equipment expecting differing loads work together.
In much of our beloved vintage gear, you will find input and output Read more...