Electronic drum kits give superb sound separation for the studio engineer - but he still has to mike up the cymbals. We investigate a novel application for the C-ducer contact strip microphone, which helps alleviate this problem.

At last! A new system that gives you hi-fidelity sound from a standard video recorder. Could it become the stereo reel-to-reel machine of the future? Judge for yourself.

Rack Mixer

DJs know Phonic's mini-mixers well. Will the musician take to their new 16-channel, rackmounted offering? Nicholas Rowland racks his brains

Dimensional Space Reverb

Can a stereo unit create 3D ambience?

The 8-Track Challenge

The 8-track challenge: with the release of a new Tascam machine and the recent price cut on the Fostex E8, we thought it opportune to compare the two models. David Mellor adjudicates in the battle of the budget 8-tracks.

Eight track for the reel world

Blue Canamp

Colourful headphone amplifier

Multi-tracking and Overdubbing

This month we examine basic multitrack techniques including overdubbing and drop-ins, and explain about sync.

'Noise Gates' are now an inherent part of modern recording practice. We explain their function and provide some practical applications.

The title says it all...

The problems and pleasures of home studio upgrading.

Paul White (again) on the latest Cambridgeshire black box - this one syncs drum machines and sequencers to tape.

This budget cassette multitracker should give the competition a run for its money.

Fostex G24S & Tascam MSR24S Multitracks

The Ideal 24-track Partner?

It may not be a new product, but recent events in the world of 24-track recording look like giving the Soundcraft 6000 console a newfound popularity. David Mellor investigates.

Latest arrival from the Carlsbro stable, a general purpose mixer amp, with six channels.

ADAT for all seasons

24-Channel Multitrack Mixer

Fostex's new 24-channel 12-group 2412 mixer packs big console features into a compact frame. Dave Lockwood tries it on for size.

Phil Walsh solves all your lead connection problems at once with his handy multi-way junction box. What a clever boy he is!

Mackie 1604, DOD 1642 Mixers

Mackie's 1604 mixer head to head with DOD's compact 1642. The result may surprise you.

Syncing Again

Tascam's compact and versatile new M1516 desk is aimed squarely at the semi-pro 8-track market. The not-so compact but even more versatile Dave Lockwood checks it out.

for multitrack recording