Paul Vnuk Jr. Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Mastering the Perfect Mix Headphones, Monitors, Outboard Gear & Plugins Once the perfect takes are in the can, it’s time to mix your latest masterpiece, and the October issue of RECORDING is here to aid you on your task, from the latest hardware and plugin reviews, mixing tips and more. 15 Reviews Arguably, the most important component of any mix is what we use for monitoring. This month, we review three sets of the latest studio monitors. We begin with the new Scott Storch-endorsed Classic 8 SS speakers from KRK, Scott even chimes in to let us know his thoughts on his signature edition monitors. Next, we listen to the Focal Twin6 ST6 dual 6.5” monitors, and then we have the new SCM25A Pro Mk2 studio monitors from ATC. Sound Anchors was also kind enough to send us a set of stands to put them on, so we review those as well. Finally, we get our “ears-on” a pair of the new Audeze MM-100 headphones. MM stands for Manny Marroquin, and we have a short Q&A with Manny on the design of these affordable mixing tools. In outboard gear, we have two compressors on hand, the 260VU from AudioScape and the 500-Series Select SV12 Compressor from API. For your EQ needs, we dial in some tone on the new Lang PEQ-2 from Heritage Audio. Then we have a unique tube-based mixing and mastering processor, the P331 EVL edition from Whitestone Audio. In interfaces and converters, we check out the ADI-2/4 Pro SE from RME and the EVO 16 from Audient, along with its 8-channel preamp companion, the EVO SP8. Last but not least, in plugins, we have the new smart:gate from sonible and we master some mixes with Master Plan by Musik Hack. Interview If recording one album is not challenging enough––why not two at once? That's exactly what Gov't Mule decided to do on Heavy Load Blues (2002) and Peace... Like a River (2023). In this month’s interview, guitarist Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers, The Dead) and producer/engineer John Paterno (Steve Gadd, Robben Ford, Joan Osborne, Black Crowes) get deep into the process with editor Paul Vnuk Jr. Features Noted immersive audio engineer Will Kennedy (who previously brought us a deep dive into the Dolby Atmos Renderer) returns this month to discuss Apple Spatial Audio and binaural mixing. This month’s Inside The Studio is perfectly timed for our mixing issue. Producer Mark Hornsby brings us part three of his series, recording and mixing the band Mighty Tiny in a travel trailer in The Airstream Sessions Episode 3. Last year in Session Log, producer Marc Urselli opened his microphone locker to share some of his prized vintage and modern ribbon microphones, including their history and how he often uses them. Since that time, Marc has collected even more ribbon mics, and he is back to share them with us. In this month’s Studio 101, Joe Albano offers an intro to headphones and mixing with them, and Dave Martin is back with Readers’ Tracks. Be sure to “get in the mix” in the October issue of RECORDING Magazine––which we will be handing out in person at the Javits Convention Center in NY for the 75th Anniversary AES celebration (October 25 - 27). We hope to see you there! Quote Editor - RECORDING Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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