Manley: 16x2 tube mixer
reviewed by Adam Kagan
In the land of DAWs, we have become obsessed with infusing some analog-ness back into our productions. Obviously, we still require some analog gear to record acoustic sources, but the search has been...
Gear Reviews
by Adam Kagan
Chandler Limited: Germ 500 MKII Pre Amp (500-series)
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Chandler has created a strong following in the niche market of vintage-inspired preamps, compressors, and tone-shaping tools. Wade Goeke has derived modern tools from the original components and...
Rupert Neve Designs: Portico II Master Buss Processor
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Rupert Neve Designs recently debuted the Master Buss Processor, adding to their Portico II range of processors that share the all-new, discrete, high-voltage, Class A circuitry that was developed for...
Chandler Limited: Little Devil Pre Amp (500-series)
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Most of you are probably familiar with Chandler Limited and Wade Goeke from previous reviews and experiences with Chandler gear — the cool-looking, vintage-styled processors with innovative,...
Inward Connections: Vac Rac TSL-4V tube limiter
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Inward Connections and its Vac Rac series of tube audio processors may be some of Pro Audio’s best kept secrets. The TSL-4 represents the latest incarnation of Vac Rac tube limiters that graced...
sE Electronics: RN17 condenser mic
reviewed by Adam Kagan
sE Electronics recently teamed up with Rupert Neve to produce a new series of microphones, including the RNR1 active ribbon (Tape Op #85) and the RN17 small-diaphragm condenser. The principle...
Miktek: CV4 large-diaphragm tube mic
reviewed by Adam Kagan
The CV4 comes from Miktek in Nashville, and it combines modern construction with classic tube mic design and componentry. Right off the bat, the mic gets your attention with its chrome head, brushed...
Tonelux: OTB16 16 Channel Summer
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Tonelux was one of the first companies to design and build summing amps, and as the field continues to grow, Tonelux has released their newest offering, the OTB16, a 16-channel summing amp designed by...
SE Electronics: RNR1 active ribbon mic
reviewed by Adam Kagan
SE Electronics has been busy building a loyal fan-base for their wide range of microphones, and they recently teamed up with Rupert Neve to design some new microphones for SE's lineup. The SE RNR1...
Miktek: C7 FET condenser mic
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Miktek, located in Nashville, TN, is relatively new on the scene, but their microphones are making a big impression. The C7 is their large-diaphragm FET condenser mic, which is aimed at the very...
Inward Connections: Brute, Magnum, and Vogad, 500-series modules
reviewed by Adam Kagan
Inward Connections from Los Angeles has been quietly producing ultra-high-end tube and solid-state mic preamps, compressors, EQs, and summing amps for about 20 years. The now legendary Vac Rac modular...
Line 6: DT50 HD head and 412 cabinet
reviewed by Adam Kagan
This is a review of the Line 6 DT50 guitar amplifier, but, like most people in Hollywood, instead of telling you about the topic at hand, I'm gonna tell you about me. What can the DT50 do for...