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MDR-NC5 noise canceling headphones
REVIEWED BY Hilary Johnson
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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Ionic Breeze Quadra silent air purifier
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SF-12 stereo coincident dynamic ribbon microphone
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MC012 condenser mic
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Origin STT-1 channel strip
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AMM-68 condenser mic
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z-Q2 stereo digital mastering equalizer
BY Larry DeVivo
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111B spring reverb
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1969 tube compressor/mic pre
BY Larry Crane
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OB-Tune software
BY Bill Dodd
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40 A2 meters
BY Steve Pogact
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MDP-1 tube mic pre/DI
BY Jesse Cannon
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DMX-R100 digital mixer
BY Andy Hong
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FATSO Jr model EL-7
BY Andy Hong
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Seek Wah effect pedal
BY Pete Weiss
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D2424 Hard Drive Recorder
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
Opal DPR-944 2+2 compressor/gate
BY Andy Hong
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MoogerFooger-102 Ring Modulator
BY JD Foster
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
MX-60 Front End One
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