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by Zack Young · Posted
Many budding filmmakers have toiled away on the color correction and grading of their first masterpiece, watched it over countless times, hit the export button, pulled it up on a TV, and been shocked. "This looks nothing like I was expecting. The colors! The contrast! The saturation!" Although there's no universal fix for differences in how devices display an image, the most common culprit of these headaches is
by Steven Wong · Posted
When processing photos for clients, you probably want to get in and out of the editing bay as quickly as possible. But it can be challenging to find the right professional display or monitor that fits into your workflow and budget. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with three things to keep in mind when considering a professional display. That way, you can find the perfect look and get back to shooting.
Color Accuracy
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you're a hobbyist making beats for fun or a seasoned professional producing music for your adoring fans, you'll want to have a MIDI keyboard to control your software synthesizers, drum machines, and maybe your whole DAW. In this shopping guide, we'll go over some of the best and most popular MIDI keyboard controllers we have in stock at B&H, their important features, and what kind of musicians they're best suited for.
If you need to know more about MIDI controllers and their affinity with DAWs, synths, and other hardware, check out
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Fathers—you can’t get them anything because they keep on buying things for themselves. But what if you can find the one thing he didn’t know he needed? Well, that’s why I’m here. Today, I am going to tell you about some of the best tech-related gifts you can get dad this year all depending on the type of dad he is. Does he love sitting back and watching his favorite shows? Is he a business professional? Maybe he spends hours upon hours playing video games. No matter what he does, we have something in mind for him.
The Casual Dad
Casual dads
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re thinking about building a home recording studio or upgrading your existing setup with better gear, there are a plethora of options at B&H that can take your production to the next level (maybe at the cost of fueling your gear-acquisition syndrome). Here are some of our favorite pieces of music technology we have on offer, covering everything you’d need to start working on your own music and recording projects, or bring your productions to the next level.
MIDI Controllers
Novation Launchkey MK4 Series—A Workhorse Controller
The
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Realistic artificial reverbs and other time-based processors are commonplace in today’s music technology, so it’s easy to overlook how much of a technical marvel it was when reverberation could be divorced from the physical location of a performance, and how quickly it transformed recorded music. From Bill Putnam’s reamping technique using physical echo chambers, to the Brobdingnagian 600-pound EMT plate reverb machine, to the complex digital convolution and algorithmic reverbs we have today, artificial reverbs have been sculpting the sonic
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Choosing a Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW, is a major decision. For beginners, it will define their learning curve, workflow, and operating knowledge—for professionals, compatibility, functionality, and familiarity is key. In this guide, we will give some detailed overviews of the most popular DAWs in the audio industry, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and some of their unique features.
If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick rundown of the best DAWs for a variety of common purposes:
If you’re a songwriter/producer: Ableton, Logic,
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Modern digital audio workstations usually come with some solid stock plug-ins and virtual instruments—many music software companies pride themselves in offering every tool necessary for professional audio production. In theory, a proper DAW could give you everything you need but in practice, you’ll quickly find that many third-party tools are industry standard necessities, offering the power and flexibility professionals need to compete in the market. In this guide, we’ll go over the best way to purchase and acquire audio software and some of
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Whether you’ve saved a big wad of cash for a top-notch podcasting setup or you’re creating the ultimate wish list for you and your co-host to drool over, we’ve put together a small selection of the most tempting podcast products on the market today.
Podcasting Mixers
As a podcaster, nothing beats efficiency and ease of having tactile management over all your podcasting controls. The
by Trevor Collins · Posted
The popularity of podcasting has skyrocketed in recent years. While many facets are involved in making a successful podcast, undoubtedly one of the most important is the microphone. However, with so many factors to consider, from budgets and solo or multi-person setups to technical specs like capsule types, pickup patterns, and onboard controls, the options can sometimes seem overwhelming.
Fear not! B&H has you covered in your endeavor to weed through the options and produce engaging content. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the key
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Are you looking for some holiday gift giving inspiration? Good news, I am here to provide you with some of the coolest tech gifts you can find this year over at B&H Photo. From keyboards to mice, from under $50 to $250, we have something for everyone here! Come take a look at a few of our pics!
Under $50
Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard
Logitech, the peripheral masters, created a great device that allows you to sit back and control your desktop from a distance with the
by Steven Esposito · Posted
2025 was a great year for consumer tech, though some of it may have flown under your radar. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the game-changing gear you might have missed. From productivity-boosting laptops to workflow-enhancing peripherals, here are some of our favorite devices.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC
Finding a compact yet capable laptop can be challenging, but the Microsoft Surface Laptop
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Right now we are in the middle of a huge transitional period in the world of computers. Resting well within the respite of hardware and software refreshes. On one level, Microsoft ended its support for Windows 10, meaning that users may have to either upgrade to Windows 11 or fully replace their aging systems. On another, we have a ton of hardware releasing at the perfect time, which is just before the holiday season really kicks off! If you are looking for an upgrade for any reason, you came to the right place at the right time. Let’s look at
by Steven Esposito · Posted
The world of technology is always changing. Devices that were meant to serve one purpose may be adjusted to fit many down the line. This makes it incredibly difficult to pinpoint exactly what the future may bring, but if we take a moment to look at what tends to be the biggest leaps forward, we can try to predict exactly what we are going to see. So, come take a look at some of the best predictions that I could make when it comes to technology in 2026.
Apple
When it comes to Apple, they have a pretty set release schedule. Recently they
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Where other camera-makers might have the specs or the buzz, only one has the throne: Canon. Industry reports indicate the company has notched yet another year atop global sales of interchangeable lens cameras, extending that reign to 21. Yes, Canon's reign is now old enough to drink. And that's not to say their 2025 was booze-addled, but rather that there may be some unease in the