starting at the beginning

14 years ago

Decided to build a recording studio.  It won't cost me a ton of bread. I heard that it's important to…

just good design

14 years ago

The Advent 300 FM stereo receiver was introduced in 1976.  In audio-speak, 'Receiver' indicates a device which combines a tuner…

expectations

14 years ago

Electronics are incredible, inscrutable stuff that is handed to us by the gods. (1937) Electronics are epic and awe-inspiring, and…

The Field-Coil Guitar Amplifier

14 years ago

(web source) The year is 1946.  You are a man of the world.  Bold and sophisticated.  A true musical connoisseur.…

Exclusive Bonus Content!

14 years ago

A purchase can sometimes have an unexpected collateral component. Let's say you know a lady who is a fan of…

Forgotten Microphone Shoot-out

14 years ago

In an earlier post, I mentioned that I keep some Turner 99 microphones in the mic locker.  The Turner 99…

das 70s rock

14 years ago

I love German rock music of the 70s.  Popul Vuh's soundtracks for Herzog films. Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze.  Neu. …

Recording some music today

14 years ago

Been recording today. We spent last evening setting up, running cables, tuning the drum kit, and getting some basic drum…

Fkkng magnets. How do they work?

14 years ago

I had often heard of primitive 'field-coil' speakers, but it was not until i was confronted with a pair of…

RIP audio magazine 1947-2000

14 years ago

AUDIO magazine was published between 1947 and 2000.  I have been reviewing a number of issues from the early 1960s. …