Pro Audio

The RODECaster Video S could be one of the best options for those looking for a true audio and video command center in 2026.

Here’s what you need to know about this helpful all-in-one podcast control station option.

The unusual Shure DCA901 is designed to deliver immersive, natural sound, pulling viewers and listeners closer to the action than ever before.

Designed for content creators of all experience levels, the DJI Mic 3 is an easy-to-use, wireless digital microphone and recording system.

The new Sony ECM-778 is a professional shotgun microphone designed for high-resolution audio capture in all types of film and video projects tailored for ease of use and high reliability.

Although better known for their smartphone gimbals and action cameras, Insta360’s newest product may end up being one of the company’s most popular.

RIME aims to help editors monitor immersive formats in reference quality as well as provide an alternative when a multichannel loudspeaker setup is unavailable.

The Shure MoveMic 88+ wireless stereo microphone system is a smart follow-up to Shure’s MoveMic wireless lavalier.

From video switching to recording and production to audio mixing and streaming, the RodeCaster Video is a solid, all-in-one production station.

The new DR-05XP and DR-07XP deliver high-end audio recording in two different microphone configurations.

This portable stereo recorder is an inexpensive way to capture high-quality audio with ease.

Shure recently announced the MV7i, a flexible smart microphone with a built-in interface.

The small new synthesizer from Kevin Parker is designed to allow musicians to "find what's on your mind" by providing fine tuned controls for tinkering with chords

Whether he’s creating music, producing a track or dreaming up the next big live show for superstars like Usher, here’s how Adrian “AP” Porter make sure his tools will connect without a problem each and every time.

No matter what your concentration, these five educational sessions from the NAB Show will broaden your knowledge and creative horizons.

Speed. Storage. Flexibility. Recording professionals depend on all three for success. These are the tools that meet their needs.

Apple has reimagined its Final Cut and Logic Pro apps from the ground up to make use of the iPad's portable power.

You can control your Logic Pro session with an iPad using the Logic Remote app. Here's what you need to know.

Atlantic Studios West supports music artists ranging from up-and-coming talent to multi-million-dollar artists like Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. Because of that, Atlantic needs to move "at the speed of creativity." These are the tools that help them do just that.

Making music longer or shorter to sync up with video can be painstaking editing work. But with Adobe Remix you can splice music into itself in seconds.

Though known for video editing, creating and editing podcasts in DaVinci Resolve is possible thanks to a powerful built-in audio workstation.

The OWC Envoy Pro Elektron is the best external drive for musicians. Here's why.

In the latest entry to our intro to GarageBand, we cover how to quickly and easily produce drums and beats and edit recordings using Quantize and Velocity.

Ever wonder how to record a digital piano on a Mac? Here's how to connect a keyboard with GarageBand, record and edit your performance.

Need an Avid HDX card on a Mac that doesn't have slots? Thunderbolt and the Akitio TItan to the rescue!

Need help with recording and editing guitar performance in GarageBand? This getting started guide takes you step by step.

In this side-by-side, Logic Pro vs. Pro Tools shootout we compare the top features, ease of use, and price. Read on for our full guide.

Split your music back to some basic stems—via Spleeter.

Learn how to avoid common issues like sibilance and microphone pops when you record vocals at home with these five simple quick and easy tips.

Some audio tips for beginners that will help you work faster and keep your sessions better organized.

From MacBook Pros to "trash cans" to "cheese graters." A look at the best types of Macs for musicians and recommended software.

The Mac is a powerful tool for digital creators, especially when it comes to musicians. Every step of the music production process can be done right on your Mac. But as your skill level increases, you'll find yourself wanting to add new items and equipment.

Have you ever wished there was a better way to find your images, audio, and video files other than digging through folders on your Mac? Or maybe you work on a team, and you’re trying to hunt down footage from a shoot long ago.

Musicians take their drives with them and use them in a variety of locations. To make sure all your work is safe and secure, you need a solution that is small, portable, and fast. And on top of all of that, it needs to be built tough.

I recently completed mixes for a twenty-episode video series produced by Wistia set for release later this month. It involved two narrators and over a dozen different interviewees in as many locations. As you might have guessed, mixing that amount of talent recorded at various locations presented a number of challenges—from different room acoustics to vocal timbres to background noise. Compromises were inevitable in order to achieve the most natural sound since the final edit often had quick cuts from location to location. As we worked our way through episode after episode, I noticed that a pattern had formed—when I had a specific problem I wanted to solve, I generally reached for the same plugin (or sets of plugins) every time. In this installment of the Pro Audio blog series, I’ll share my favorite plugins and how I used them to achieve consistent mixes from episode to episode.

A control surface can be a game-changer for your studio mixing workflow. If you don’t enjoy using your mouse to draw fader moves and find mixing in-the-box to be tedious, a good control surface may be the perfect solution. Most modern control surfaces offer a few basic functions like motorized faders and transport controls, while some also include pan pots and the ability to control plugin parameters.