John Pickford

Recreating the classic tones of yesteryear is fast becoming a hallmark of this hot Texas company. Will its new take on vintage mix-bus compression receive a warm welcome or a frosty reception?

The Viennese brand’s OC-series microphones were remarkable. Can the company’s first foray into the headphone world maintain its reputation?

Many microphone preamps draw on classic designs so it’s always exciting to see something new in the hardware world – and the Savannah is a real peach.

Thermionic’s new two-channel valve preamp is designed to be an indispensable unit for ribbon mic processing and could, quite possibly, be one of the very best additions to our outboard arsenal.

With a legacy enshrined in studio history, the RMX16 has finally found renewed life in software, and now, in a 500 Series physical hardware unit. Can you hear an echo?

These two microphones from Austrian Audio share the same capsule and have a distinctive look. Let’s put them both to the test and see how they compare to each other, and similar mics.

The 500 Preamp from Brit maker Cranborne Audio is more than just a mic preamp that offers ultra-clean gain at a relatively affordable price – containing not one but two types of Mojo.

The IsoAcoustics ISO-Puck Minis are designed to be placed under your monitors to provide extremely effective isolation to achieve the best possible sound in your studio.

Sontronics’ reputation for multi-purpose, well-crafted microphones has long been established – and with the Corona, the company seeks to further perfect the dynamic, vocalist-centered model.

Integrating the classic analogue warmth of vintage studio desks into its products is nothing new for Chandler Limited, but with its new microphone, the company brings the internal components of a legendary Abbey Road mastering console to the masses…