Keeping a smooth session running in the studio isn’t just about having great mics or preamps—it's also about reliability and workflow. One piece of gear that often gets overlooked? Mic stands. But if you’ve ever had a mic slowly sag mid-take or even crash to the floor, you already know...

Triad-Orbit iOrbit Pro: The Ultimate Quick-Change Coupler and Swivel for Tablets and iPads
Triad-Orbit has officially launched the iOrbit Pro, a new addition to their trusted Toolbox lineup of adaptive couplers, first showcased at NAMM 2025. Designed with musicians, technicians, and media professionals in mind, this innovative device makes mounting tablets and iPads simpler, sturdier, and more flexible than ever. A Durable, Adaptive...

Celebrating 50 Years of the Sennheiser MKH 416: A Legendary Shotgun Microphone
For half a century, the Sennheiser MKH 416 has been the industry standard for professional audio recording. Since its introduction in the 1970s, this legendary shotgun microphone has been a go-to choice for filmmakers, broadcasters, voice-over artists, and sound engineers worldwide. Known for its durability, superior directional pickup, and crystal-clear sound, the...

Trinnov Nova: High-Performance Room and Speaker Optimization in a Compact Unit
The Trinnov Nova is an advanced room and speaker optimization system designed to deliver superior audio accuracy by analyzing and correcting both amplitude and phase response. As a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to the ST2 Pro, the Nova brings Trinnov’s renowned acoustic optimization technology into a sleek 1U rack-mountable unit, making it an ideal choice...

Black Lion Audio Revives the Iconic Shure M62V Level-Loc Audio Level Controller
A Legendary Compressor Returns in Hardware and Software Shure, in collaboration with Korneff Audio and Black Lion Audio, has brought back the legendary M62V “Level-Loc” Audio Level Controller. Originally introduced in the 1960s, this cult-favorite compressor is making a comeback in both software and hardware forms, meticulously recreated to capture...