3G Mynah Mixing Console

Mike Simmons tries out this cost-effective live sound console and finds it also has home studio applications.

P.A. System Leads & Stagebox ML16/4-SFBX-50

Bamboozled by technical specs? David Mellor explains how to 'interpret' audio equipment specifications and also gives the lowdown on that little understood concept, Barkhausen noise.

A low cost four into one mixer unit.

more tips towards better stage monitoring

Impedance. What is it?!

This month, Phil 'I've been there lovey' Walsh discusses impedance — a distressing personal complaint often faced by musicians. Next month — curly leads, and what you can do about it: a Doctor writes.

The start of a regular monthly column devoted to readers' hints and tips about their instruments, equipment, software, recording and playing techniques.

Geoff Levin tries the latest word in psychoacoustic enhancement, and finds it involves analysing the entire frequency spectrum, then time-aligning parts of it. What do the results sound like in the studio?

8 Track Recorder/Reproducer

Generally regarded as 'The Bible' of the recording world, David Mellor reviews this handbook of recording techniques and equipment produced by the Association of Professional Recording Studios.

Our regular monthly round-up of appetising new products from the field of hi-tech music and recording technology.

Equipment

Countdown To The Music Network

Deputy Editor Paul Gilby reveals what this magazine will be doing on The Music Network - Europe’s brand new computer communications system for musicians and the music industry. Read all about it!

A look at several of the more significant new products to be launched at this year's British Music Fair at Olympia.

Studiomaster Power House Vision 8

Powered mixer with effects

Spirit Folio Lite

Miniature mixer

Soundcraft Spirit Folio

A quality name, a quality product, an affordable price tag — Soundcraft's new portable mixer seems to have it all. Derek Johnson wants to carry one home.

One way to discover more about recording.

Having hit upon the right formula with their successful 1882 mixer, Seck have now introduced a cut-price 1282 version aimed more at the needs of the 8-track user. Paul Gilby monitored its performance.

Mackie CR1604 Mixer

The mixer market is dominated by British manufacturers, with a range of Japanese designs also popular in MIDI setups. However, a new American compact mixer offers impeccable audio quality, and outstanding features and value that look hard to beat. Dave Lockwood welcomes the newcomer.

Akai MIDI Mixer

Akai's forthcoming MPX-820 MIDI mixer may not compare with a top-class SSL desk but its fully programmable controls and onboard memories offer the budget-conscious user some of the benefits of a 'total recall' system. Paul D. Lehrman investigates.

Studiomaster Star System Mixer

Is it an analogue modular synth? No! It's a mixer with a difference.