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 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” 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 […]
Eventide Harmonizer®+ and the Chiodo Sisters: Redefining Vocal and Instrumental Creativity When innovation meets artistry, magic happens. The new Harmonizer®+ suite by Eventide is the latest breakthrough in vocal processing – now available in a compact pedal format through the H90. Designed to bring H9000-level studio processing to the stage, Harmonizer+ unlocks real-time vocal control […]
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 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 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, […]
Discover the SOLO/610 – Legendary Tube Warmth Anywhere You Go! Bringing the 610 Legacy to a Single-Channel Box Universal Audio’s SOLO/610 is a modern homage to the legendary Putnam 610 tube console – renowned for shaping the sound of iconic records from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen. This compact, all-tube preamp and DI delivers the […]
The LA-610 MkII: Vintage Tone Meets Modern Flexibility The Universal Audio LA-610 MkII is a powerhouse for producers and engineers who crave the warmth of analog gear with the functionality of a modern recording chain. By blending the iconic 610 tube preamp with the smooth, program-dependent compression of a Teletronix-style T4 optical compressor, it delivers […]
The Legacy of the LA-2A: A Timeless Classic Rebirth of a Legend Since its introduction in the early 1960s, the Teletronix LA-2A has been revered by audio professionals for its smooth, natural compression and signature musical warmth. Its groundbreaking electro-optical attenuator system allowed for instantaneous gain reduction with virtually no added harmonic distortion — a […]