One question that is very common and quite relevant to most archtop players is the difference between maple and mahogany when used on the back and sides of an archtop. In order to understand this issue a little better, it is important to consider a few things about...
“Standard” tuning allows you to easily play in every key using recognizable scales, patterns, and shapes, but it’s not the only way to go. Besides, barre chords hurt like hell and open strings will always sound better than fretted ones. They simply...
We have found a treasure of a microphone preamp in Sebatron’s Axis 200VU! Considering how reasonable this mic pre is, we expected the quality to have a fair amount of saturation/grunge. However, this mic preamp is clean, clear, and open, which is incredible...
Learn how to mic an amplifier and get a fast guitar sound! This demo shows a simple, “quick and dirty” way to set up ribbon mics on a pair of stereo amps. In order to achieve this sound, SoundPure expert Fletcher shares a quick trick with a pair of 65 Amp...
Looking for a unique small diaphragm tube microphone? The Lauten Torch is modern made and perfect for different types of applications. The Torch is very different from so many mics we have heard. It’s a great addition to any mic locker due to its unique design...
Looking for a microphone that can do it all and sound great in many applications? The Lauten Horizon Tube Microphone has proven to do just that. This extremely versatile, single-pattern, large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone can be used ranging from small home...
Looking for a high-quality preamp that is reasonably priced? The Phoenix DRS-8 is exactly what you’ve been looking for. With a Class A design, this 8-channel microphone preamplifier has a discrete, truly balanced, and transformerless input stage that was...
No microphone collection is complete without this unique gem! The Oceanus from Lauten Audio is modern and creative not only in sound, but also in its circuit design. This large diaphragm tube condenser has a rich, dark tone that captures every nuance of any...
Check out these videos from our series on the A Designs Nail HM2 Stereo Compressor, where we focus on several different features of the Nail and listen to some examples of the Nail in action. These videos include detailed overviews of the high-pass filter, the mix...
Millennia started off as a recording and production company for classical music. When they discovered that most recording gear on the market exhibited coloration, they created the Millennia HV-3 preamp—a transparent, colorless preamp that could accurately...
Check out our video on the Millennia TCL-2 Twin-Com and STT-1 compressors below. In the demo, we utilize our pair of STT-1 Origins, which use the same compressor design as Millennia’s TCL-2. Like the Twin-Com, linkable by the front panel button, our pair of...
A simple drum microphone setup is one of the best ways to really hear the definition of the microphones you’re using and the ways in which they work. Here are two videos using a simple four-mic setup, featuring several microphones in the CharterOak line. In the...
