L.T. Lug Lock: Lug Lock
reviewed by Rick Wise
Recording drums has always seemed to be more of a hassle than recording other instruments. A lot of this can be attributed to multiple microphones, phasing, etc. One area of recording drums that has...
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Belkin: TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter
reviewed by Tony Visconti
In that neurotic quest to listen to a fresh mix on as many systems as possible, I stumbled on a new one. You know, you listen through every monitor in the control room, then you burn a disc and listen...
Marathon Computer: PowerRack G4 rackmount chassis
reviewed by Andy Hong
The enclosures for the various Mac G4 desktops- sure they're easy on the eyes, easy to pick up, and easy to open... but adding anything other than DIMM's and PCI cards is a hassle... and the cases are...
Papst: Model 4412 FGL case fan, CA-PCS12 case fan grommet, FAN-Sticks anti-vibration fasteners
reviewed by Andy Hong
When I first installed my Polywell rackmount PC into my Sound Construction Isobox Post, I was not happy. The case fan in the PC vibrated with such vigor that it shook the whole rack. It was as if the...
Fisher-Price: Model 3805 Karaoke Machine
reviewed by Chris Garges
Another "toy hunt" led me to what has become one of my personal favorites: A 1984 Fisher-Price model 3805 Karaoke machine. This little eBay wonder cost me $9.99 plus shipping. This 6'' x 8'' x 2'' box...
Sennheiser: HD 202 headphone 5-pack
reviewed by John Baccigaluppi
Aarrgh!! Dealing with headphones has to be one of the worst things about owning a studio. Headphones seem to spontaneously break, blow up, or magically grow legs and leave the studio without even...
Planet Waves: Cables, connectors, etc.
reviewed by Pete Weiss
It's a nice story. A few years ago Planet Waves was a modestly successful company that made good-looking guitar straps. Then the J. D'Addario string company acquired it. Instead of being chewed up and...
Curtis Technology: AL-2 Stereo Microphone System
reviewed by Larry Crane
The AL-2 is sold as a matched pair of tube condenser mics with an external rackmountable power supply and cables. The mics are smallish, with 2.2 cm exposed of the diaphragm, and have light aluminum...
GlaxoSmithKline: Debrox Earwax Removal Aid
reviewed by Steve Silverstein
A doctor informed me that my ears had an unusual build-up of earwax. I have no idea if frequently wearing earplugs or even allergies might have contributed to this problem, and my doctor did not...
Neutrik: NYS-SPP-L 1/4?? patchbay
reviewed by Larry Crane
Because I started my studio on a tiny budget and without much professional experience, I never considered installing a TT (tiny telephone) patchbay, though sometimes I wish I had! Instead, I have 14...
Argosy: 90-R100-RR console desk
reviewed by Andy Hong
Studio furniture for home and project studios needs to meet different criteria than furniture for large commercial facilities. For starters, smaller studios tend to be in basements or rooms with...
3D Audio: Awesome DAW SUM Sampler
reviewed by Larry Crane
Concerned about "mixing in the box"? Want to really hear the side effects of different software mixers, analog consoles, digital consoles, bus summing? There are 29 mixing platforms here, with the "A"...