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O2 Mobile USB MIDI Controller
REVIEWED BY John Baccigaluppi
A comprehensive review of professional audio equipment from Tape Op magazine. Our reviews focus on real-world usage in studio environments, providing honest assessments of gear performance, build quality, and value. Each review is conducted by experienced audio professionals who use the equipment in actual recording sessions.
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Onyx 800R 8-channel mic preamp
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ISA 430 MkII Producer Pack
BY Jeff Robbins
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Mic-Pre IV
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The Culture Vulture
BY Larry Crane
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KickPadT
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EQ-2NV two-channel equalizer
BY Larry Crane
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US-2400 USB controller
BY David Huber
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VIPRE Variable Impedance Preamp
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Vintage Synthesizers, 2nd edition
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22 251 Microphone
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Ela M 14
BY Larry Crane
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K4 EqualizerT
BY Pete Weiss
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Bravo II Disc Publisher
BY Andy Hong
A professional evaluation of this audio equipment from Tape Op's experienced engineers, focusing on practical usage and sonic performance in real recording scenarios. Read review
inMotion Portable Speaker System
A professional evaluation of this audio equipment from Tape Op's experienced engineers, focusing on practical usage and sonic performance in real recording scenarios. Read review
ICIS single-tube condenser microphone
BY Pete Weiss
A professional evaluation of this audio equipment from Tape Op's experienced engineers, focusing on practical usage and sonic performance in real recording scenarios. Read review
1968 Mercenary Edition
BY Mike Caffrey
A professional evaluation of this audio equipment from Tape Op's experienced engineers, focusing on practical usage and sonic performance in real recording scenarios. Read review
CSR-1 Remote
A professional evaluation of this audio equipment from Tape Op's experienced engineers, focusing on practical usage and sonic performance in real recording scenarios. Read review