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100 Plug-ins Every Engineer Should Try Essential FX SOS writers pick their favourite plug‑ins and tell us what makes them special. On top of the plug‑ins that come with your DAW, there are thousands of third‑party offerings. With so many on the market, just compiling a shortlist to demo can feel daunting. How do you even know which ones to consider? Well, you could do worse than ask the experts. Our writers at SOS have been testing and using audio plug‑ins since they were invented...

DIY Acoustic Treatment - 15 Minute Challenge! VIDEO Video of DIY Acoustic Treatment - 15 Minute Challenge! In this video, Sound On Sounds Editor In Chief, Sam Inglis, explains a neat way to put together a versatile acoustic panel for your studio. Its quick. Its cheap. Its easy. And you wont need a workbench, a saw or any power tools! Please note: some people find exposure to mineral wool causes discomfort. If you have any concerns we would advise wearing gloves and a face mask while work...

Wonks » Thu May 20, 2021 12:31 pm Given the increasing likelihood that Rockwool may well turn out to be another asbestos-style situation waiting to happen, can I suggest that you take down the Sam Inglis video, and re-shoot it so that at leat a) he is wearing protective mask, gloves and goggles, b) works on it outside and c) used a diluted PVA spray on the rockwool to help trap fibres. Someone made a comment on YouTube about a possible (EU at least) ban on the product, which led me to do so...

Thinking Ahead Next time you’re buying studio hardware, try searching the manufacturer’s website using terms like ‘sustainability’. You might be surprised at the results. Some address environmental issues with impressive thoroughness; others ignore them completely. Sam Inglis, SOS Editor In Chief.Operating a studio is a relatively low‑impact activity, but building and equipping one is another matter. Conventional construction techniques make intensive use of materials like concrete, m...

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Genelec: Active Monitor Development | Podcast Behind The Brand 04:15 - Technology As The Foundation 05:00 - In-House Design And Production 09:44 - Exploring Different Technologies 12:52 - Coaxial (MDC™) Drivers 14:22 - Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) 20:31 - Consistency Across The Range 22:36 - DSP And Calibration 26:34 - Aural ID And Immersive Audio 32:00 - Tech In Development 33:25 - Sustainability In Music Tech 38:25 - Equipment Built To Last 39:53 - The Right To R...

For The Love Of Mic Leader I find microphones fascinating. The very idea that something as ephemeral as a musical performance can be captured and stored still fills me with wonder. The engineering that goes into building these tiny precision devices is amazing. And the satisfaction to be gained from solving the 3D geometry puzzles associated with mic placement is hard to beat. In short, I love microphones and I don’t care who knows it! Sam Inglis, Editor In Chief.If your own love aff...

Legendary Studio Mics You Can Still Buy New True Originals Timeless: Sam Smith sings into a Neumann U67. Classic equipment doesn’t have to be old and unreliable. Many famous studio microphones are still current products, and some have been in continuous production for over 50 years. Buy new and you get a mic in showroom condition, with a manufacturer’s warranty and no worries about whether it’s still performing to spec. These are products that have endured for a reason — and...

Buying A Vintage-inspired Microphone Most of us will only dream of owning a collection of vintage valve mics such as this!Photo: Hannes Bieger Everyone loves classic microphones, but few of us can afford them! We survey the hundreds of modern recreations on the market, and explain what to look for when you’re choosing one for your studio. Now that original Neumann and AKG valve microphones have become unaffordable, modern manufacturers have stepped in to fill the gap, offering clones and vint...