Introduction To PA

This comprehensive series starts by looking at the basic components of a mobile PA system.

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.

Tascam MSR16S Multitrack

Having made its debut on the new generation of affordable 1" 24-tracks, Dolby S has now given a new lease of life to Tascam's MSR16S. Dave Lockwood explains why.

Abbey Road

Perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world explored by IM's Eamonn Percival

The Old Workhorse

We take a close look at this studio stalwart in all its various forms and point out what to look for when buying one second hand.

This successful Reggae band discuss the recording of 'Labour Of Love' and their new studio.

Amek Einstein

Cassette Multitracker

If you're looking for a cost-effective way to add multitrack tape recording to your sequencing setup, it couldn't come much more cheaply than with Fostex' X18. Simon Trask goes back to basics with this new cassette multitrack.

Mackie Designs 1202 Mixer

This compact, inexpensive mixer boasts an impressive audio specification and offers a host of applications.

Moving upmarket? David Pickering Pick presents this user report on Allen & Heath's Saber console.

Amplifier

Two men, a girl and an electrical appliance meet under strange circumstances in the Swiss Alps. Ted Fletcher reports.

Drum Machines and Electronic Percussion

Martin Sheehan looks at recording drum machines and electronic percussion

Offering 32 inputs on mixdown, four auxiliary sends, flexible EQ and the added benefit of a MIDI-controlled muting option, Studiomaster's ProLine 16.8.16 mixer has a lot going for it. Gareth Stuart checks it out.

User Report

Keyboard Mixer

Robert Fripp Lays Bare His Legendary Effects Rack

A rare interview with this virtuoso King Crimson guitarist and much admired 'guest soloist'.

Four-track Cassette Recorder

A new mid-price four-track machine from the people Tascam love to hate. Paul White finds it to be elegant, well designed, and startlingly good value.

16:4:2 Mixing Console

Last years' gear making next year's sounds - courtesy of some creative mixing.

Fostex 160 Multitracker

What can I say... it's black, it lights up... they've done it again — another winner.

The Fixx are big in American. Chris Holland-Hill, who's big in Hemel Hempstead, finds out why.