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Ever wondered whether the Black Lion Audio mod for Digi 002 hardware is worth the money? I did too. Unfortunately, I only found out after spending the money on the upgrade. In a simple test, I can’t hear an improvement.

We’ve been aware for a while that Michael Joly has developed an exciting new product for the MXL 603S/604 and similar “pencil condensers.” Michael has been a friend to this site since its early days, and has given us an exclusive peek at the new gear and packaging.

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could see all the best microphone prices from a half-dozen different sellers, all in one place? Well, I think so: Microphone Sale

Some people emailed to ask what happened to my new Taye drum kit. I posted pictures of the unboxing in March, but haven’t mentioned the kit since then. It was conspicuously absent from the photo at the end my recent USB audio interface/mic-pre shootout. The story of my Taye StudioMaples is a sad one, because […]

This is my plug for the second Audio Underground Roadshow, a roaming demo of high-end pro audio gear put on by TransAudio Group. Spend an afternoon listening to killer mics and pres and to great stories from guys who have seen it all.