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Berlin Bound – Rupert Neve Designs Returns to SUPERBOOTH25!

Berlin Bound – Rupert Neve Designs Returns to SUPERBOOTH25! (Blog)

Berlin Bound – Rupert Neve Designs Returns to SUPERBOOTH25! From the earliest days of synth culture to today’s explosion of modular creativity, SUPERBOOTH has been a haven for gearheads, sound designers, and sonic adventurers. And we’re thrilled to announce that Rupert Neve Designs is heading back to Berlin for SUPERBOOTH25, taking place May 8-10. Come explore […]

Learning to Listen: Why John McLaggan Trusts the MBC for Mastering

Learning to Listen Why John McLaggan Trusts the MBC for Mastering (Blog)

Learning to Listen: Why John McLaggan Trusts the MBC for Mastering Mastering engineer John McLaggan of Parachute Mastering believes in one core principle: great mastering starts with great listening. In this candid video, John talks about how the Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Converter (MBC) became a permanent fixture in his studio – and why […]

Meet the RNDI-M – Big Tone, Small Footprint

Meet the RNDI-M – Big Tone, Small Footprint (Blog)

Meet the RNDI-M – Big Tone, Small Footprint Compact DI, Uncompromised Sound The latest addition to the Rupert Neve Designs family, the RNDI-M, packs the award-winning circuitry of the RNDI series into a more compact, pedalboard-friendly format – without sacrificing an ounce of tone. With its discrete FET input, custom transformers, and rugged chassis, the […]

Two DIs, One Pedalboard: Why Hanan Rubinstein Uses Both the RNDI and RNDI-M

Two DIs, One Pedalboard Why Hanan Rubinstein Uses Both the RNDI and RNDI-M (Blog)

Two DIs, One Pedalboard: Why Hanan Rubinstein Uses Both the RNDI and RNDI-M Guitarist, producer, and engineer Hanan Rubinstein has toured the world with Alicia Keys, Charlie Puth, and Ed Sheeran. So when he chooses gear for his pedalboard, every piece has to earn its place. In this video, Hanan explains why even though he […]

Chris Chaney and the 5088 – A Home Studio Built for Legends

Chris Chaney and the 5088 – A Home Studio Built for Legends (Blog)

Chris Chaney and the 5088 – A Home Studio Built for Legends When you’re about to go on tour with AC/DC, your studio setup needs to meet world-class standards. Legendary bassist Chris Chaney – whose credits include Alanis Morissette, Jane’s Addiction, Slash, and Celine Dion – recently opened the doors to his newly revamped home […]

Joe Chiccarelli on Burl Audio’s Black Series: “It Just Makes My Job Easier”

Joe Chiccarelli on Burl Audio’s Black Series (Blog)

Joe Chiccarelli on Burl Audio’s Black Series: “It Just Makes My Job Easier” When you’re a Grammy-winning producer and engineer like Joe Chiccarelli, working with gear that enhances creativity and streamlines your workflow is essential. In this exclusive video feature, Chiccarelli gives us a behind-the-scenes look into how Burl Audio’s Black Series has become a […]

Behind the Sound: Bill Putnam Jr. on What Drives Universal Audio

Behind the Sound Bill Putnam Jr. on What Drives Universal Audio (Blog)

Behind the Sound: Bill Putnam Jr. on What Drives Universal Audio At the heart of modern music production lies a company that consistently sets the benchmark for sonic excellence – Universal Audio. And at the heart of UA is Bill Putnam Jr., carrying forward a legacy that changed the way the world hears music. In […]

The Universal Audio Bock 251 – Timeless Tone, Modern Mastery

Universal Audio Bock 251 - Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with PSU (Blog)

The Universal Audio Bock 251 – Timeless Tone, Modern Mastery A Classic Reborn with Modern Precision The Universal Audio Bock 251 is more than a microphone – it’s a tribute to one of the most iconic studio mics in history. Handcrafted by renowned designer David Bock in Santa Cruz, California, this tube condenser captures the […]

UA Bock 187 – Where Classic Tone Meets Modern Engineering

Universal Audio Bock 187 - Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone (Blog)

UA Bock 187 – Where Classic Tone Meets Modern Engineering Modern Clarity, Vintage Character The Universal Audio Bock 187 is a FET condenser microphone designed to deliver the unmistakable character of classic studio mics – reimagined for today’s producers and engineers. Inspired by the iconic ‘87, this mic doesn’t just pay homage – it evolves […]

Why the Universal Audio Bock 167 Belongs in Your Mic Locker

Universal Audio Bock 167 - Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone (Blog)

Why the Universal Audio Bock 167 Belongs in Your Mic Locker Vintage Tone, Reimagined for Today’s Studios The Universal Audio Bock 167 is more than a tribute to the legendary ‘67 – it’s a professional-grade reinvention, designed by the world-renowned David Bock. This large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone brings iconic analog tone into the modern era, […]