Universal Audio Announce New Range of Microphones
Universal Audio, following the acquisition of the Bock Audio brand in 2020 and the Townsend Labs brand in 2021, is now entering the microphone industry in style with three different lines of transducers. The first two lines are directly derived from the recent...
API Announces NEW MC531 Monitor Controller
API introduces the new MC531 Monitor Controller. With the same level of craftsmanship that can be found throughout the API product line, the MC531 offers a standalone version of the monitoring capabilities implemented in the central section of API's legendary analog...
Prism Sound Introduces New Ultimate Collection
The best of Audio Squadron (Prism Sound, Tracktion and SADiE) in one powerful package. The new “UC Ultimate Collection” contains over £2,900 of incredible software for recording, creating, producing, mixing, mastering and replaying, all presented in a stylish new...
Gear of the Year 2021
That's right, it's the annual gear of the year round-up! Whilst the burden of yet another tumultuous year weighs heavy on out collective minds, the world of recording and pro audio has moved steadily on, continuing to innovate and improve the tools we use for...
Solid State Logic Announce the BigSiX Compact Mixer
Based on the widely acclaimed Solid State Logic SiX desktop mixer and incorporating feedback from artists, producers and engineers to create the next step in SSL hybrid production, BiG SiX is a studio grade mixing console that combines features from legendary...
Introducing the Manultec ORCA BAY
The unit is characterized by a unique sound character and is the result of years of research, every detail has been designed and reviewed in order to improve the sound quality and offer a unique usability. The sophisticated MANULTEC ORCA BAY circuit is capable of...
Servicing a Vintage Studer A827
It's no secret that Studer is one of the most important manufacturers of tape recorders to have graced the pro audio industry, having designed and manufactured some of the greatest multitrack tape recorders ever made. The legendary A827 24 track 2" tape recorder is...
A Guide to Immersive Audio Pt 1
Immersive Audio is an evolving, collective term for any listening experience beyond stereo. It places the listener at the epicentre of a 3-dimensional audio environment. Immersive Audio systems can create more realistic, emotive and complex soundscapes than...
A Guide to Choosing Monitoring Setups pt.3 – Headphones and Headphone Amps
In parts 1 & 2 of this guide we looked at the basics of selecting control room, live room and cue monitoring systems. In this final instalment we’re going to take a look at some considerations when choosing studio headphones and amplifiers to drive them. We’ll focus...
A Guide To Home Studio Living Pt.1
by Michael McMenemy | @michaelmcmenemy In a matter of weeks, tours, local shows, festivals and public appearances have been cancelled across the board as the international music community comes to a standstill. We face an uncertain future, and with entire populations...
A Guide to Microphone Preamplifiers – Part 1
To start our look at microphone preamplifiers (Mic-Pres), it’s worth reminding ourselves of the basics before we get into the multitudes of contenders for your hard-earned cash. A good performance, in a suitable acoustic space, captured by an appropriate and...
A Guide to Choosing Monitoring Setups Pt.1 – Control Room Monitoring
In this guide we’re going to look at the basics of selecting a monitoring system for your space/to meet your needs. At Funky Junk, we’ve run countless demo’s and loaned numerous pairs of monitors out for assessment over our 30 years in the pro audio game and, whilst...