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Click to enlarge The Shure SM33 ribbon microphone stands as a testament to the golden era of ribbon microphone technology, blending vintage ...

Click to Enlarge I remember seeing microphones like these on the school stage when I was in the sixth grade (1964). The Shure 55SH Series II...

My first two C414B-ULS , Click to enlarge The AKG C414 is a legendary large-diaphragm condenser microphone, renowned for its versatility, cl...

click to enlarge The Warm Audio WA-CX12 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone designed to capture the essence of the legendary AKG ...

Few microphones have achieved the legendary status of the Shure SM7B. Its rich, warm sound and versatile design have made it a staple in rad...

The MXL 2001 holds a special place in the world of audio recording as one of the first affordable large-diaphragm condenser (LDC) microphone...

Since its debut in 1968, the Electro-Voice RE20 has carved out a legendary status in the world of microphones, blending innovative design wi...

Sennheiser MD 421 Microphone and mount In the pantheon of microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421 holds a near-mythic status. It’s an icon, a sta...

SM-57, THE KING! In the world of microphones, few names carry the weight of the Shure SM-57. It’s a paradox: a humble workhorse revered as r...

The Shure SM-58 is more than just a microphone—it’s a cultural icon, a symbol of reliability, and a cornerstone of live audio. Since its int...

click to enlarge Since its debut in 1962, the Beyerdynamic M88 has carved out a legendary status in the world of professional audio. Born in...

When it comes to recording, the term "vintage" carries a certain mystique. Vintage microphones, often prized for their "warm...

A look inside the amazing Warm Audio WA-44 Warm Audio has once again delivered a piece of gear that punches well above its weight class with...

  Behringer Syncussion Review: A Modern Twist on a Vintage Classic Behringer’s Syncussion is a fascinating piece of gear that draws its insp...

In the pantheon of audio engineering legends, few shine as brightly—or as irreverently—as Roger Nichols. Before Gearspace, before Gearslutz ...

Big studios want you to believe pro sound belongs to them—high-end gear, custom rooms, and an unspoken “you’re not welcome” attitude. They f...

Every guitarist knows the struggle: you want that jaw-dropping tone—think Clapton’s creamy Strat or Hetfield’s razor-sharp riffage—but your ...

For artists—whether singers, musicians, or songwriters—having a personal recording studio at home can be a game-changer. It’s not just about...

How much do you have to spend? The recording studio world is a gear lover’s playground, but it’s also a financial minefield. At the budget e...

Are expensive cables better than inexpensive versions that do the same thing? When setting up a recording studio, whether it’s a personal pr...

The art of mixing music has evolved dramatically over the decades, shaped by technological advancements and the creative demands of artists ...

Recording audio is both an art and a science, requiring technical skill, creativity, and a keen sense of sound. Whether you're capturing...

Aight, yo, let’s dive into this mic showdown—Warm Audio WA-251 vs. Flea M-251. These joints are tryna flex that classic Telefunken ELA M 251...

IT'S FINALLY HERE! LM DRUM on the kitchen table Like all the gear reviewed here on HoT I purchased this machine and paid the full retail...

Early Moog™ Modular Prototype, click to enlarge Bob Moog was one of my heroes, he was a little bit disheveled, definitely quirky and a man ...

Getting Ready To Install My New RS-9 Rhythm Sequencer Sequencers for Eurorack are very popular and one of the largest European players has f...

FIRST EVER H.o.T. TOP 20 These are the most popular, most read articles and reviews, ranked according to their total number of views in 2024...

  INTRODUCTION TO EURORACK I’ve been attracted to analog synthesizers since the 1960’s when Bob Moog began shaking the world with voltage c...

Left: Thunderbolt-2 Cable (tiny Thunderbolt on plug), Right: Mini Display Port   Have you tried to order a Thunderbolt-2 cable? I've bee...

Original 1950s Gates Sta-Level The Gates Sta-Level was a vacuum tube compressor/limiter designed in the early 1950’s (like me :-). It used a...

IT'S BIG, IT'S HEAVY AND IT'S AWESOME!  Click to enlarge I've owned a lot of compressor-pedals and a lot of studio-compress...

Are you ready for the Behringer 1273-KT clone of the classic Neve 1073 in a smackdown comparison to a real Neve 1073SPX? Just for good measu...

 I just received the news, after 50 years of looking at Guitar Player Magazine, they notified me they are ceasing their print version. They...

MIXED EMOTIONS - Randall Smith has left Mesa/Boogie I have been a fan of Randall Smith since the late 1970's. He sold out his company (M...

POD EXPRESS GUITAR WORKSTATION For the last few weeks I've been noodling around with the Pod Express, a newer pedal release by Line 6. I...

APPLE MAC PRO Apple Computers declared the small shiny wastebasket Mac Pro (often referred to as 'Late 2013'), End-Of-Life back in 2...

There are lots of two-channel digital audio interfaces to choose from for your personal studio needs. UK based SSL (Solid State Logic) is on...

This post is for a piece of software that purports to keep older Mac computers running, even after Apple drops support for them. Use it and ...

THUNDERBOLT AND THE DOCK ON MAC These days laptop computers come with very few hardware ports on them. Manufacturer's and designers thin...

KEEP YOUR DAW AND OLD COMPUTER WORKING  GET YOUR CABLE CONNECTIONS CORRECT 2013 Apple MacPro features six Thunderbolt-2 Ports  click to enla...

Locomotive Audio is a boutique audio equipment builder in St Louis, Missouri (my old home town :-). Their products are hand made in very sma...

The Legend, the Man and the Tubes. The TUBES? What?

  CLICK TO ENLARGE I was dead wrong about this piece of gear. When I first saw pictures of the Warm Audio WA-MPX preamplifier I was put off ...

Click to Enlarge The QuantAsylum QA403 Audio Analyzer features eight female BNC panel mount connectors which provide excellent shielding out...

Racking Up QuantAsylum Test Equipment New QuantAsylum rack shelf on SKB 19" rack I wanted to pull my QuantAsylum test pieces together i...

Click to Enlarge The recently released QA472 low noise preamplifier provides a reliable way to increase small signals for testing purposes. ...

Click To Enlarge What is going on inside your audio equipment? We talk about frequency response, noise floor and dynamic range but where do ...

 IT'S NU-X (like "New X") Click to enlarge The Mod Core from Nu>X is a powerhouse of good sounding modulation effects and f...

NOTHING JUNIOR ABOUT THE SOUND Click to enlarge Dunlop makes a Cry Baby Wah-Wah pedal for every player and style of music. The Cry Baby Juni...