UPDATED: Warm Audio's big ribbon mic has been here for over a year and it still impresses. From its massive weight and size to the rich ...

I'm sure it's hard for some people to believe but once upon a time engineers did not use stereo bus compressors... shocking, I know....

 

THAT Corporation, the heirs to the Blackmer VCA dynasty have announced they're shutting down their legacy chips like VCA, Balanced-In, B...

SKEPTIC GUY Hopefully if you go to an audio forum you're looking for information about something you want to buy, thinking about buying ...

In the world of audio engineering and consumer electronics, terms like "frequency response" get thrown around a lot, especially wh...

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

Click to enlarge If you create and edit video on a Mac in 2026, there’s a good chance DaVinci Resolve is already on your shortlist—or it sh...

Previously High on Technology has written about USB-C cables and the various permutations of the connectors, conductors and wires. Now we’re...

Does swapping tubes really make a difference?  Is it worth extra $$ to buy fancy tested tubes? Inside the EQP-KT, click to enlarge We have a...

RIP SONY BVW BETACAM DECK This review is for a compact little keyboard accessory from Blackmagic Design. Back in the 1990’s we used expensiv...

If you've been in the music production game for more than a minute, you've probably felt it: that nagging sense that plugin prices a...

12AX7A Super-Star of Guitar Amps Are you curious about what tubes are, when they were invented, why they sound different and how they work? ...

L. Stereo Pair AudioScape EQP, R. Klark Teknik and Warm Audio EQP Stereo pairs of all three of these Pultec-style EQs are sitting right here...

 The song and the story of how we made it is on Mark King Radio. Here is a direct link to the "NO ROBOTS ALLOWED" video. Click to...

The ART Voice Channel is a two-rackspace channel-strip that combines a Class-A tube microphone preamp, dynamics processing (compressor, de-e...

Kicking off our brand new “BUYER BEWARE”   category is Monoprice. I’ve never purchased any high dollar items from this company. I have one o...

If you’ve ever called tech support in a panic, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the immortal words: “Have you tried turning it off and on ...

For decades, analog purists have romanticized the sound of 2" tape (aka magnetic recording tape). There’s no denying it has a certain p...

If you’ve ever nodded your head to a reggae tune and felt that deep, laid-back, hypnotic groove, chances are you were feeling the One Drop ....

In March 2026, Fender won a significant court case in Germany's Regional Court of Düsseldorf against a Chinese manufacturer (Yiwu Philha...

It’s been a while since High on Technology reviewed any guitar amps, here’s an interesting addition to our flock of studio guitar amps. The ...

The very-beefy Weight Tank microphone preamp built by Locomotive Audio in St. Louis, Missouri, is now discontinued. Eric, the designer build...

Fission by Rogue Amoeba: The Fast, Lossless Audio Editor Every Mac User Needs Click the pict to enlarge In the world of Mac audio software,...

Jack Douglas, the Bronx-born rock powerhouse who rose from studio janitor to one of the most influential producers and engineers in music hi...

In the classic era, pirate radio meant hijacking the airwaves from ships or hidden transmitters to defy the establishment. Today, Modern Pir...

I’ve been broadcasting 24/7 on OBS since February 2026. For the first stretch we were looping funny videos while I worked to get the technic...

Apple USB-C to USB-C 240 watt charging cable In the world of modern tech, few things are as universal — and as confusing — as the humble USB...

I was wrong. I have communicated with Kenetek and they ARE still supplying T4B optical attenuators for Warm Audio WA-2A. Also got word from...

Did you write anything today? Lyrics? Music? Art? Video? I like to challenge myself every day to make something new that did not exist yeste...

Which One Should You Actually Buy? Apple® USB-C to USB-A Adaptor We’ve been testing a ton of accessories here at High on Technology, and tod...

For years I’ve been on the hunt for a real Photoshop replacement. Ever since Adobe locked everything behind their subscription model—complet...

Example by Mark King, our new studio! If you’re a Mac user who needs to create clean, precise illustrations, diagrams, technical drawings, o...

Free Software that turns an old unused computer into a complete Broadcast Studio If you’re into live streaming, podcasting, or running an in...

Dave Mason has passed away, one of my favorite musicians from way back when. He was 79.  I saw him perform live several times in concert bac...

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IS ANALOG MIXING IN THE STUDIO DYING? by Mark King for proworkshop.com OUR SOUNDCRAFT GB8-40 INSTALLED UPDATE 2023: I've left ...

The entire engineering staff at High on Technology was sworn to secrecy, we signed NDA's the size of phone books. Finally they took the ...

April 3: Point your music subscription at the new album by Mark King Radio (the band). 

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If a microphone looks like a Shure SM57 and sounds sort of like it, then it’s as good as a Shure, right?

UPDATE: Scroll to the end for latest updates. Are you ready for the Behringer 1273-KT clone of the classic Neve 1073 in a smackdown comparis...

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...

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 NEVE VS SOUNDCRAFT When the Neve 8816 first hit the market I ordered one. I also ordered the 8804 fader package which basically changes the...

For years, the API 500-series format was the darling of audio engineers, with new modules popping up like studio monitors at a gear expo. Pr...

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Studio One has changed into Fender Studio. I'm glad I passed on all the upgrade offers to new Studio One last Fall, now this? 

FOUR-CHANNEL PREAMPLIFIER CLASSIC FROM API Review by Mark King for Proworkshop.com Microphone preamplifiers are definitely in the...

Hey, tech squad – if you're grinding in a home studio or bootstrapping a pro setup on a ramen budget, I've got your next must-have. ...

  We've been very busy here in the High on Technology recording studio. We were having a band meeting and Mary King asked the simple que...

When I first moved to Florida somebody mentioned “rats may eat the wiring in your car”. I was like, “yea ok, sure, whatever…” completely con...

I'm a big fan of older science fiction. I used modern video tools to bring one of my original songs to life in this Music Video which w...

Headrush is a relatively new player in powered speakers. The acronym FRFR was previously described here on High on Technology , Headrush has...

It is amazing how fast time seems to be moving. Whoosh, there goes another year flashing by. Let’s get right into this and see what gear peo...

Tired of drum libraries and drum machines? Do you crave some REAL drumming on your latest song creation? Thanks to the internet you CAN have...