Freddy Gerngross

Freddy Gerngross is a musician, educator, writer, and audio nerd based in Brooklyn, NY. A writer of reviews, guides, and announcements for the Pro Audio division at B&H, his other bylines can be found at Wirecutter and elsewhere. He can be found throughout Brooklyn and Queens shredding bass and synths for psych-rock, dream-pop, and hip-hop outfits, tearing up jam sessions, and reading surrealist novels in the park.

Latest Articles

Sony’s New ECM-AX10 Microphone Delivers Immersive Audio for Your Smartphone…

6 hours ago

Sony has announced the new ECM-AX10 smartphone-mounted microphone, a USB-C mic capable of recording spatial audio for content creation with immersive 3D audio. The ECM-AX10 uses up to four omnidirectional microphone capsules to capture full 3D audio…

Microphones

Smartphone Accessories

Novation Expands FL Studio Gear with the New FLPad and FLPad Mini

1 week ago

If you’re a longtime FL Studio Pro, you know that it doesn’t function quite like any other DAW on the market, meaning that mapping parameters to a standard controller can be a tedious venture. The Novation FLKey Series of MIDI keyboard controllers fixed this issue by matching their hardware to the exact software design of FL Studio, working seamlessly together right out of the box.…

MIDI Controllers

Soyuz Announces Limited Edition “Red Velvet” 1973 Deluxe Microphone—Only 40…

1 week ago

Soyuz has announced a reissue of their well-regarded Soyuz 1973 FET Condenser Microphone with the limited-edition Soyuz Deluxe 1973 Red Velvet, coming in a sleek, new red-and-white housing with custom shockmount and oak suitcase, all of which are reminiscent of…

Microphones

JBL Enters the Multiroom Speaker Market with the New JBL Cove Lineup

2 weeks ago

Known for their portable Bluetooth and outdoor party speakers, JBL is now establishing itself in the premium home audio market with the release of the JBL Cove lineup of multiroom home speakers with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. These new products are designed to streamline…

Speakers

Home Audio

The New Hollyland Lark M3: an Ultra-Flexible Wireless Microphone System

2 weeks ago

Hollyland has announced the new Lark M3 wireless microphone system, a fully integrated kit that promises to change the game for podcasters, live streamers, and content creators with a new flexible and scalable workflow that supports up to four receivers and four…

Wireless Microphone Systems

Wireless Microphones

Audient Unveils a New Flagship Lineup of Audio Interfaces

Audient Unveils the Horizon Series, a New Flagship Lineup of Audio Interfaces

3 weeks ago

Audient has announced the rollout of their new flagship series of audio interfaces: the Horizon Series. Designed to fully meet your scale and connectivity needs, these professional rack-mounted Thunderbolt 3 audio interfaces are available in three flavors, two of which can be mixed, matched, and combined with up to…

Audio Interfaces

Neumann Announces Next-Gen KH 310 II and KH 350 Three-Way Monitors

3 weeks ago

Neumann has announced the successor to the lauded KH310 A with the KH310 II Studio Monitor, which debuts alongside the brand-new KH350 Studio Monitor—both of which are three-way monitors…

Audio Production

Neumann Announces KK 104 A and 105 A Capsule Heads Designed for Sennheiser…

4 weeks ago

Neumann has announced the release of the new KK 104 A and KK 105 A cardioid condenser capsule heads meant for wireless systems, particularly the newly announced…

Microphones

condenser microphones

IBC 2026

DPA Microphones Announces the Next-Gen DPA 6388 CORE+ Headset Microphone

1 month ago

DPA has announced the release of the new DPA 6388 CORE+, a directional feature-rich headset microphone designed for theater, broadcast, conference, and live stage/house of worship applications.…

Headset Microphones

Mackie Refreshes the Thrash Lineup with the Thrash15v2 and Thrash12v2 PA Systems

1 month ago

Mackie has announced the latest refresh of the Thrash PA system with the release of the Mackie Thrash15v2 and 12v2 1300W powered loudspeakers. Mackie is known for offering PA systems with raw power and rugged design at an affordable price, and this revamp pulls no punches. The new Thrashv2 has some exciting new tech, including…

PA Systems

Portable PA Systems

5 Recommended Audio Interfaces for Under $500

1 month ago

If you’re looking to get into home recording, you’ll need an audio interface. They all do essentially the same thing, so what matters is the number and types of input/output (I/O) they have. In the current market, every manufacturer is looking to set themselves apart from the competition and in this guide, we’ll go over some popular and affordable series of audio interfaces we have in stock at B…

Audio Software

Home Studio

Audio Interface, DAC, Headphone Amplifier: What’s the Difference?

1 month ago

When it comes to converting and amplifying audio, these three terms are often used interchangeably, and to make things more confusing, audio interfaces and headphone amps can have DACs built into them. But fear not dear reader, we’ve got the info you need to make the right choice! Here’s the rundown of these categories and when to consider them: DAC (Digital-to-Analog-Converter) What is a DAC? A…

Audio Interfaces

Amplifiers

The 500 Series Guide to Equalizers

1 month ago

In yet another entry to our 500-series guides, we’ll be discussing some of the many amazing equalizer modules for sale at B&H. In recent years, 500-series gear has exploded in popularity, and in turn, companies have been driven to offer more and more impressive and advanced modules—and with recent advancements in audio technology, the choices even include miniature recreations of legendary…

Equalizers

Audio Accessories

Harlowe Releases the New Max Spectra Series Featuring the New “Magic Lens”

Harlowe Releases the Max Spectra Series Featuring New “Magic Lens”

1 month ago

Videography and photography lighting manufacturer Harlowe has announced the release of their new Max Spectra series of portable RGBCW LED lights created to deliver incredible color fidelity and in-camera practical effects for creators who are always on the move. The lineup includes…

LEDs

Harrison Unveils the New FleX-10 USB/ADAT 32-bit Audio Interface

1 month ago

SSL Subsidiary Harrison Audio has released the Harrison FleX-10, a new high-performance USB/ADAT 10-in/12-out audio interface compatible with MacOS and Windows with the provided ASIO driver. The FleX-10 offers advanced features in a desktop form factor…

Audio Interfaces