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Holophone H3‑D: A Reliable Workhorse for Practical Surround Capture
As an audio professional, I’ve worked with my fair share of surround miking setups — from spaced multi-mic arrays to full ambisonic rigs....

Raviraj Panchal
Sep 11, 20254 min read


An AoIP Primer I
Dante, AVB/TSN, Ravenn a, AES67. Perhaps you've heard of one or more of these terms. What are they? What do they mean/do? AoIP (Audio...

Graham Collins
Sep 8, 20253 min read


MOTU Announce Release of 848 Interface
Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 audio interface with DSP, mixing, effects and networking TECH SPECS Technical Specifications Sample rates 44.1, 48,...

Graham Collins
Sep 5, 20257 min read


The Global Remix Challenge Returns With Madonna’s Grammy-Winning “Ray of Light”
Producers worldwide are invited to remix one of pop’s most iconic electronic anthems for a chance to win a grand prize worth over...

Graham Collins
Aug 29, 20252 min read


NEW - SSL Revival 4000 channel strip
SSL have announced a new channel strip based on the legendary 4000 series consoles. We expect a demo unit to try out in the next few...

Graham Collins
Aug 28, 20251 min read


I Just Discovered You Can Make Music with AI — and I’m Blown Away
Okay, I need to share something that completely caught me off guard. Recently, I stumbled into this whole new world where you can...

Raviraj Panchal
Aug 27, 20253 min read


The Manley SLAM! – My Go-To for Recordings That Feel Finished
After spending countless hours recording, mixing, and chasing that perfect sound, there are only a handful of tools I truly consider...

Raviraj Panchal
Aug 27, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Signal Cables
As being an Audio Systems Specialist at Long & McQuade and with experience working on audio systems for musicians, studios, and live...

Raviraj Panchal
Aug 14, 20254 min read


Why You May Want to Consider the UA 6176
Opinions—everyone’s got one. At L&M Pro, we field a lot of recording gear questions, especially about channel strips : which ones to get,...

Pat Wright
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Studio Tour - RHC Music/RHC Sound
Located at 388 Carlaw Ave in Toronto's east end, RHC Music occupies a classic post-industrial space converted into a modern professional...

Graham Collins
Aug 8, 20251 min read


On Sets and In Studio: A Sound Recordist’s Dual Perspective
With nearly 15 years of experience in both location sound recording and post-production audio, I’ve worked across the full spectrum of...

Raviraj Panchal
Aug 7, 20254 min read


From Mixing Boards to Machine Learning: My Journey into AI-Driven Audio Engineering
As someone deeply passionate about sound, I’ve always been drawn to the art and science behind audio engineering. There’s something...

Raviraj Panchal
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Microphone Comparison Test - AKG C12VR - Neumann U67 - Neumann - M49V - UA Bock 251
From right to left: Bock 251, M49V, C12VR & U67 Inspirational Beginnings Long & McQuade has always been known for stocking some of the...

Pat Wright
Jul 30, 20255 min read


LM PRO Recording Rentals
Renting gear for your specific tasks, beds, overdubs, mix, master… Back in the 80’s and 90’s there was a thriving studio gear rental...

Jim Zolis
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Why Some Headphones Just Sound Better — My Dive Into the Harman Curve
I Found Out Why Some Headphones Just Sound Right — It’s Called the Harman Curve Have you ever tried a pair of headphones and instantly...

Raviraj Panchal
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Studio Tour - 793 Studios
We human beings love to learn—about people, music, science, and new cultures. It’s something we aspire to every day. What I learned about...

Pat Wright
Jul 23, 20254 min read


Studio Tour - Noble Street Studios
Located at 17 Noble St in the Queen/Dufferin area of downtown Toronto, Noble Street Studios is a complex of multiple high-end facilities....

Graham Collins
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Audiogridder - Tech Magic to the Rescue!
Several months ago I was considering building a second computer specifically to run nothing but a particularly CPU-intense plugin. For...

Graham Collins
Jul 17, 20252 min read


The History of Reverb
One of the great things about capturing a musical performance, is how unique different spaces can sound. Capturing the sound of a...

Graham Collins
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Interactive Sound Design: A Game Audio Learning Pathway
The World of Game Sound Design: A Simple Guide Have you ever noticed how the sound of footsteps changes when your game character walks on...

Raviraj Panchal
Jul 9, 20252 min read
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