Studio Care

• Extend your low end - The T10S is a powerful yet compact active subwoofer, designed to extend the bass response and give a clearer picture into the low frequencies you might miss.
• Make the most of your T-Series Monitors — The T10S subwoofer is engineered specifically to complement ADAM Audio’s T5V and T7V speakers.
• Adjustable to fit your room and your setup – The downward facing woofer allows for more flexibility when placing the subwoofer in your studio setup.
• The subwoofer bypass connection on the back panel allows you to quickly toggle the subwoofer on and off with a footswitch to easily check your mix with or without the bass extension.
• Easily calibrate the T10S subwoofer to your studio monitors for maximum accuracy with the adjustable crossover settings, phase rotation switch and dedicated volume control to best fit your workflow.

The creative environment should be an ultimately enjoyable place to work. It should be inspiring, relaxing and of course productive. All of that can however, be easily negated by unreliability for example or simply forgetting how things are connected when you come back from a two-week vacation!

My studios all come with a studio plan. Similar to a user manual, the studio plan is designed with the owner / user and ensures that information can be accessed in the fastest and most efficient way. We all think differently, right?

Over the years, I've designed, supplied, fitted and commissioned recording studios for private individuals, schools, colleges and named artists. Not everyone knows what they want. Few people are aware of the options out there now-a-days and although most of us like to think that we 'know what we like', the truth is that we actually 'like what we know'. Do you know why the Shure SM-58 is the de facto performance microphone? No? Well, it might be because it's just that everyone else says so! Hmm....

Over the decades, I've always stayed in touch with music technology and many consider me well qualified to guide those who want to use it to, well, record.

The long-awaited 2nd-generation Vanguard V1 gen2 is an update to our award-nominated multi-capsule FET pencil condenser microphone. Four matched custom small-diaphragm capsules in 4 pickup patterns – Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Wide Cardioid, and Omnidirectional – allow for a cornucopia of tonal variations for virtually any sound source. We’ve upgraded the electronics with a high-end dual-monolithic parallel JFET and US-made audiophile resistors for an even better signal-to-noise ratio, and changed the color to a smooth cosmos black for use in stage & video environments. With premium cryogenically-treated FET componentry, American-made audiophile-grade resistors, an unparalleled selection of capsules, and a true heavy-duty VSSM shockmount, the V1 gen2 will be your new “go-to” small-diaphragm condenser microphone, whether you’re in the studio or the field. Also available in matched pairs.

Sound benefits
We think a good part of the "warmth" that is commonly associated with vintage gear comes from transformers -- and not only from tube circuits. With transformers low end and lower mids sound rounder, full-bodied with more punch. The top end gets a silky touch and benefits from improved presence without sounding boosted.
Reasons are reduced odd harmonics (which produce harsh top end imressions) and a slower characteristic compared to electronic stages (which causes a more voluminous sound). We recommend transformers since we experience their sound as refinement without disadvantage in any application.

Transformers in preamps
Used in preamps or channel strips, the input transformers add ca. 14dB (depending on the microphone) of gain. This must be added to the scaled values. The additional passive gain relieves the complete unit permanently at any gain level, thus improves signal quality.
That's why the input transformer is more important in preamps, but to benefit from all possible sonic improvement and operational safety, both input and output should be equipped with transformers. If SPL preamps only offer an input transformer option, the simple reason is not enough space ... if a unit offers an transformer option for inputs and outputs, we recommend to replace all electronically balanced stages.

Operational safety
Transformers transmit the signal by induction. This means there is no static connection (like a wire) to transmit the signal. This protects the unit from damage caused by power failures in the input/output connections. In addition, hum problems are effectively avoided if balanced connections are used throughout. Transformers are a must for units used in facilities that need highest operational safety (e.g. broadcasters). Another notable advantage for many live and recording applications is that much longer cable lengths are possible with no loss in sound quality.

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Shift into high gear and get ready for that drop because the BODE FREQUENCY SHIFTER 1630 from Behringer is here! Expand your setup with an authentic recreation of the famous module from the ‘70s made with state-of-the-art circuitry including a voltage-controlled beat frequency quadrature oscillator. The BODE FREQUENCY SHIFTER just might be the piece you need to fill out that empty slot in your setup.

The RHYTHM DESIGNER RD6-AM provides all the tools you need to become a master beat-maker, including: 8 drum sound and a 16-step sequencer – for a quick and easy-to-use drum machine that’ll shake the house! Whether you’re new to drum programming or a seasoned pro looking to enhance your setup, the RD-6-AM has everything you need to step up to the big leagues.

The RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-6-GP provides all the tools you need to become a master beat-maker, including: 8 drum sound and a 16-step sequencer – for a quick and easy-to-use drum machine that’ll shake the house! Whether you’re new to drum programming or a seasoned pro looking to enhance your setup, the RD-6-GP has everything you need to step up to the big leagues.