Neumann TLM 67 Multipatter Review
Neumann continues to be on the cutting edge of microphone design and development, with it's ever growing line of digital mics and relic tube mics packed with state of the art simulation circuits. Neumann's latest vintage replica release is the transfomerless version of the TLM 67, a reissue of the classic U67 tube mic. The TLM 67 employs a K67 capsule and utilizes a unique circuit made to emulate the characteristics of the EF 86 tube which was part of the vintage U67. As far as polarity goes, the TLM 67 offers 3 patterns; figure eight, omni & cardiod. The ...
Mackie Digital X Bus Console Review
The Digital X Bus mixer from Mackie signifies a transformative leap for small, robust and reasonably priced mixing console systems for the studio, live and post production. This piece powers-on immediately and comes with some real visually appealing features such as 2 fifteen inch flat screen monitors equipt with touchscreen capabilities. This consoles is a truly self-conrained system and really kicks the ball forward with respect to DAW architecture and mixing surface usability. It has been extremely well thought through and has a lot of room for growth with future software releases. The Digital X Bus comes in 2 distinct ...
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