Wes audio dione – not on the list – but a magic find Checking out Facebook gear trading groups can be dangerous for your wallet. But sometimes you can really get a good deal. I was scrolling through one of my favourite groups when I spotted a Cranborne Audio R8 500 series rack unit —
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A break from the processors — let’s talk chassis This week I’m taking a break from the 500-series processor units and talking about the chassis that hold them all together. I’ve got two Cranborne Audio R8 USB units and a Rupert Neve Designs R10. Each one serves a different purpose, and the more I use
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The First Two Modules in My Hybrid Chain Every hybrid studio starts with a blank rack. The first module you slide in sets the tone for everything that follows. So which one do you reach for first? For me, the criteria were straightforward. I wanted something with a distinct character, but versatile enough to earn
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In my last post, I talked about my decision to experiment with a hybrid analog and digital mastering setup. Before buying any racks or modules, the first step is planning how you’ll integrate analog gear into your current workflow. Can you do it with the interface you already have? And are you mixing, mastering, or
Analog Mastering Hardware Updates Journey into Hybrid Mastering Part 1 – Overview of analog studio upgrades While, it is definitely possible to master entirely in the digital realm, a year ago, I decided to test the waters and expand into a hybrid setup. Seeing years of reviews inspired me to try it out. My techno
Premium Mastering Facility for Steam Mastering reaches construction phase After many months of design and planning, and then re-design, the renovations on our future home have begun. Since November 2025, Allan has been using a temporary setup in a residential address to complete all mastering work. That premises was selected carefully to ensure that monitoring
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Where have you been? I know – it’s been quiet around here and on my social media. So here’s a pretty big update. 2024 So far While I haven’t been back to Sabah this year, we did head off to Penang, Malaysia.From July – December 2023 – for personal reasons, I stopped taking on new
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What’s the deal with 16 bit audio – CD’s still sound good in 2023 / From a listening perspective there is nothing wrong with 16 bit audio. So why do we recommend recording and mixing in 24 bit audio formatsA fairly reasonable comparison in the Guardian was posted in 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/21/mp3-cd-24-bit-audio-music-hi-res 16 bit audio provides
Steam Mastering Client Gets signed and released on Indimore We started working with Eric aka Modern Andy a few years ago. After mastering a collaborative work between him and Arcane Trickster, Eric decided to try us out. So it’s with great pleasure we announce his signing to Indimore and release of “Self Titled” Keen to
