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by John Foldi · Posted
Always striving to deliver customers the best and most authentic image quality possible, Sony has announced new series of BRAVIA TVs and the Theater TRIO. The new displays feature the combination of Sony’s XR processing and True RGB mini-LED backlighting. The new series includes the BRAVIA 7 II, BRAVIA 9 II, BRAVIA 7 II Pro, and BRAVIA 9 II Pro. Each display also comes equipped with Google TV with Gemini, PS5 functionality, and immersive audio. Each pairs
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Now that we’ve discussed the basic gear you need to put on a live show, lets look at the specific kind of gear and knowledge you’d need to set up a professional event at a large venue, stadium, or arena. Whether you want to gain more knowledge in pro live sound or you’re just curious, you’re in the right place!
If you’re a beginner or want more context for this article, go ahead and check out the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
As a new product that caters to an underrepresented segment of the home/portable speaker market, the release of the somehow simultaneously big and small Sonos Play looks to represent the culmination of Sonos’s reconciliatory pilgrimage.
During the development of their new speaker lineup including the Play, Sonos has completely overhauled their mobile app design, seriously improved their tech support, updated
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Sony is expanding its BRAVIA Theater and TV portfolios with the addition of several new subs, speakers, and soundbars, as well as a new midrange screen, the BRAVIA 3 II.
New BRAVIA Theater Soundbars for 2026
The expanded roster of BRAVIA
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Mixing audio is not an exact science—there are many ways to achieve similar results, and what works for one project may not for another. In my ten-plus years of mixing, I’ve had the privilege and opportunity to learn both common and lesser-known techniques from some of the best engineers in the world, as well as the time and practice to discover my own tricks and techniques through experimentation and a few happy accidents. We don’t gatekeep at B&H—here are ten helpful techniques you can use to bring the best out of your mix.
1. Use
by Zack Young · Posted
Atomos has long been on the forefront of camera monitoring, and the new 19" Shogun AV-19 rackmount monitor-recorder-switcher represents an exciting step forward for the brand, packing in high-end features like 6K raw recording, 10-bit HDR support, and NDI|HX3 via Gigabit Ethernet. The Shogun AV-19 can display and record up to four isolated camera
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
When recording, mixing, or mastering, it’s critical to refer to meters to ensure the project is properly balanced and leveled but the nature of metering can be difficult to parse. The philosophy and mathematics of different methods of metering can produce vastly different results even when analyzing the same exact audio signal. Understanding how metering works and how to use it is key for creating professional sounding music.
In this guide, we discuss the basics of metering, the science and philosophy behind the different methods, and
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV: Samsung S95F
Regardless of the display technology used, Samsung is a TV powerhouse. Samsung is
by Zack Young · Posted
Atomos continues to embrace wireless video functionality with the new Shinobi 7 RX, a 7” HDR touchscreen monitor receiver with camera control, 5G Wi-Fi, HDMI, 3G-SDI, and a peak brightness of 2200 nits. The Shinobi 7 RX can receive low-latency wireless video feeds from the Atomos TX-RX wireless video system or an RTSP H.264 stream, making it especially useful as a director’s or focus puller’
by Zack Young · Posted
Building on the success of the GO 3S, Insta360 has announced the GO Ultra, a new 53g model with a larger sensor, better low-light performance, and a longer lasting battery. Available in black or
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Mixing is a polarizing issue. For some, it’s the most exciting part of the music-making process. Others lament it is a necessary evil they wish to avoid at all costs (and often do, at the cost of paying someone else to mix for them).
Regardless of how you feel about mixing, it’s inarguably an important and demanding process, one that requires you skillfully balance science and art—both of which are key components to a great-sounding mix.
In this article, we’ll be focusing more on the science side of things, specifically how to set up your room
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Studio monitors come in all shapes and sizes. From quad 15" behemoths to the tiniest 3" pico-size, there are many factors that come into play when selecting monitors. Price is the obvious choice, but perhaps you have space constraints or fussy neighbors. Or maybe you are looking for a nice pair of “B” monitors to complement your mains. In this article, we’ll be looking at some pint-size powerhouse micro-monitors for a variety of applications. With so many compact monitors (5" and above) on the market, I decided to showcase only the true “
by Frank Abbate · Posted
So, you’ve decided to maximize your screen size and bring the cinema home. Big TVs are nice, especially for everyday viewing with lights on, but when you want a truly immersive experience, nothing beats a giant screen in a dark room.
Choosing a home theater projector can be daunting, to say the least. There are so many different types, models, and prices ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. To help you in your search, we are here to talk about some of my favorite home cinema projectors currently available. I’m not here
by Steven Esposito · Posted
It’s been a long time since I heard the name VAIO. Once tied to Sony, VAIO gained popularity as a brand focused on supporting creative endeavors. It was so popular that Steve Jobs wanted it to run MacOS. VAIO was the first mobile computer to feature a built-in webcam, popularize chicklet-style keyboards, and offer a better overall better screen experience than the competition. Even the name VAIO—Visual Audio Intelligent
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For those of us who have only mixed in stereo, setting up a Dolby Atmos studio can be quite a challenge. Of course, one of the first steps to mixing and mastering in Atmos is to invest in an interface that offers at least 10 output channels. You’ll also need speaker calibration tools and other acoustic adjustment features, which are included in some of the models listed in this article. While working with Dolby Atmos is not cheap, we’ve provided Atmos compatible interfaces in various price categories to meet the needs of every budget.
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