Multiple output devices like drum machines and sequencers are placing new demands on mixer manufacturers to come up with increased input channel desks. One of the first to respond are Soundtracs with a new range of recording consoles. Dave Lockwood tries out the 24/8/2/model.

...Is one of the producers responsible for the new wave of guitar-based pop. Paul Tingen finds he has plenty to say about modern music technology, not all of it favourable.

The Soundcraft 200B.

Multitrack Mixer

With features enough for a low-end one-inch 24-track studio, and a price low enough for the top end of the quarter-inch 8-track market, Dave Lockwood finds the Allen & Heath GS3 too good to be ignored.

Aces B1816

A cost effective in-line mixing console aimed at the budget 16-track user.

The day of the digital, a Casio commendation, getting totally wired, winning a mixer and whacking a Zildjian

Over a 25 year period, Tom Hidley has designed and built more than 400 of the world's top recording studios. Recognised as an undisputed 'master' of his craft, his acoustic design concepts have changed the face of studios and the music that is made within their walls. In a rare interview, he talks openly about his design philosophy and his most current 'ground-breaking' project to Paul Gilby.

Handel’s Messiah

Diary of Decca’s new recording

Over The Tracks With The Big Express

making The Big Express and strumming guitars

The Mixing Console (2)

Part 6: The mixing console. David Mellor continues his close examination of the recording studio's most complex and expensive piece of equipment.

Radio One - DJ Mix

the truth behind live sessions

John Harris draws on personal experience to reveal some of the problems encountered when recording TV pop music programmes.

Yet another selection of recently announced new products to whet your appetite!

A New Landmark!

The first of a special two-part feature highlighting the dawn of a new era in audio recording.

Ben Duncan guides us through the mystic world of jack plugs and tells us why not to take them for granted.

Mixing with the master men

Mixing Desk

As more mixer manufacturers turn their attention to the home and pre-production studios, the cost-effective quality mixer becomes a reality. Tim Goodyer discovers that there's even room for luxury.

This man, responsible for the string arrangements on numerous albums by Supertramp, Cliff Richard and Diana Ross, also happens to be the creative genius behind disco/funk hit makers, the RAH Band. His latest album 'Mystery' released this month, was successfully recorded in his home studio using an ACES 24-track system and we went along to see how he achieved it.

The cream of the recording equipment from the recent show

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.

Amek Einstein

Who's Where, What's What

Bass modes

Perfecting the acoustics of your studio

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.