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

5 Recommended Audio Interfaces for Under $500

1 day 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?

4 days 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

4 days 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 week 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 week 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

Sennheiser Announces the Spectera SKM Handheld Microphone Transceiver for Large…

1 week ago

Sennheiser has announced the release of the new Spectera SKM handheld audio transceiver, which, when paired with the Spectra…

Wireless Handheld Microphones

Going DAWless? Here Are Some of the Best Standalone Music Creation Stations

1 week ago

In the postmodern era of music production, most musicians, producers, and engineers rely on a computer running a robust Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Pro Tools or Ableton to be the studio centerpiece. But despite their power and convenience, sometimes creating in this environment can turn into a series of mouse clicks that eat away at the joy and magic of music production. There are times…

Music Production

The Best Travel-Friendly USB Audio Interfaces

1 week ago

Whether you record demo tracks on the road, produce podcasts at home, or collaborate with other artists in random locations, having a travel-friendly audio interface is key to staying versatile in your work. An ideal interface would be small enough to fit in a backpack, laptop bag, or satchel while supporting multiple types of I/O and USB powering. Seriously, the last thing you need is to have…

Computer Audio

Audio Interfaces

USB Interface

5 Under $500: Vocal Microphones for Working Musicians

1 week ago

Let’s face it—microphones are expensive. We all want a stocked mic locker with the greatest vintage microphones the world has to offer, but unfortunately, that’s a privilege few can afford. But fear not! There are plenty of amazing and affordable microphones in production that rival or even exceed the sound of the classic studio legends. So whether you’re micing up a guitar, your voice, or a…

Microphones

5 Tips to Make Your Studio Pro Quality

2 weeks ago

Perhaps more than in any other creative field, the line between professional and prosumer is the blurriest in pro audio. Just within the last 15 years, the quality of gear that has become financially obtainable by hobbyists and enthusiasts has increased exponentially, from …

Audio Accessories

Home Studio

A Guide to Classic Studio Gear: Recording Consoles

2 weeks ago

As miraculous as audio recording and reproduction technology must have been for those who witnessed its proliferation during the early 20th century, it remained a broadly rudimentary process until the late 1940s when the adoption of magnetic tape became standard. Unfortunately, magnetic tape was invented in an extremely tumultuous time and place: German engineer Fritz Pfleumer’s 1927 invention…

Audio Production

Studio Recording

500 Series: Guide to Effects

2 weeks ago

For this installment in the 500-series guide, we’ll be looking at the available offerings of effects modules in the 500-Series format. I’m also including more utility modules that aren’t necessarily an “effect,” but don’t fall under the Preamp, EQ, or Compressor categories and are quite useful, nonetheless. Some more recently released 500-series effects modules have a combination of preamps and…

Beyerdynamic Announces the DT-275 PRO Headphones, Designed for Live Production

4 weeks ago

The acclaimed German audio manufacturer Beyerdynamic has announced the release of the new DT-275 PRO headphones, designed specifically for filmmakers, live front-of-house and DJ booths, and any audio situation where confident decisions need to…

Headphones

Live Production

Do I Need a Mic Preamp for My Home Studio?

4 weeks ago

If you're new to the world of audio and are wondering what a mic preamp does and whether you need one for your home studio, you're in luck. We've put this guide together to answer all of your questions. What Is a Mic Preamp? The mic preamplifier, or preamp, is a device that increases the voltage of a mic’s outgoing signal so it can be strong enough to be processed by other audio equipment—it…

Recording Microphones

Microphone Preamps

Audio Studio Hardware

Top 5 Headphones for Mixing and Mastering

4 weeks ago

Mixing in headphones is a somewhat controversial topic in the pro audio world. Some producers and engineers mix primarily in headphones (often out of necessity) and others denounce the practice as entirely useless, preferring to work only on studio monitors. But I think that everyone can agree that a sound…

Studio Mixing

Headphones

Professional Headphones