It has been a few years now since Shure debuted its KSM series of studio microphones. The KSM32 led the pack, followed by the KSM44 and KSM27. All three were side-address, large-diaphragm — or at least relatively large-diaphragm — condenser microphones. Now, with the introduction of the KSM141, KSM137, and KSM109, Shure has broadened the KSM range to include end-address,… Read more →
KRK ST8 Studio Monitor
Bucking the trend toward powered speakers, KRK has introduced the ST8 and ST6 passive monitors. The company suggests choosing these monitors as replacements for aging passive speakers. However, the freedom they give you to choose your own power amplifier might be reason enough for considering passive monitors, regardless of your current monitoring situation. The ST8 provides a taste of high-end… Read more →
Native Instruments FM-7
I remember just how blown away I was the first time that I got to use the newly introduced Yamaha DX-7. I was an intern at a NYC recording studio, and like interns everywhere, when there was downtime (and I had no critical tasks such as cleaning the bathroom to attend to) I was using anything and everything in the… Read more →
Kick Drum Recording Techiques
Kick It Up A Notch By Richard Alan Salz While the kick drum is rarely the defining element of a song, there are some songs that just wouldn’t be the same if they had a different kick drum sound. Could you imagine Led Zeppelin’s When the Levee Breaks with a dull and lifeless kick drum sound? How about Cameo’s Brick… Read more →