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The legendary pop filter - The Pauly Ton Superscreen

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The legendary pop filter - The Pauly Ton Super Screen Check out the most recent blog post on the  Pauly Ton P120 – T30+C Super Screen and the P120 Spider Clip . For the full article see this link: https://www.frontendaudio.com/blog/the-legendary-pop-filter-the-pauly-ton-superscreen/     Dubbed “Gyro Gearloose” by paulyTon, the German sound engineer Hilmar Pauly often thought of the good old times, when recording techniques supposedly still sounded warm and sincere. And so, being substantially experienced as a precision mechanic, he developed the Pauly pop filter. Everything was handmade and all parts were crafted in Germany. He personally even manufactured all the machinery necessary for production. Crafted with the greatest precision and care, the ultra-fine mesh of the Super.Screen easily disperses airflow and eliminates unwanted noise, while retaining a natural, true sound. Only the purest lead-free aluminum is used for the Pauly filter ring. When exposed to air, raw alum
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Universal Audio Arrow - In Stock at Front End Audio!

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Introducing the new Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface ! It’s no secrete that Universal Audio has made a huge impact in the Pro Audio world. Not just with their classic hardware, but also with their software and UAD-2 DSP accelerators . Of course one of their biggest impacts (in recent times) has been their Apollo line of audio interfaces , which feature built-in UAD DSP processors. Needless to say, with their DSP features and being the first to support Thunderbolt – others have followed suit. However, even with the Apollo Twins , UA didn’t have a low cost portable offering. Well, that is where the Universal Audio Arrow comes into play. The UA Arrow audio interface includes a UAD Solo DSP Processor, with their Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle, 2 inputs (with UA’s Unison technology), 4 outputs, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for Mac and Windows! – all at an amazing price point. The Arrow brings the quality and of their Apollo interfaces, with
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The sE Electronics RNT Tube Microphone – sE and RND’s new offering

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Continuing their unique collaborative relationship, Rupert Neve Designs and sE Electronics have announced the newest edition to their RN Microphone line , the RNT. The sE Electronics RNT Tube Microphone is a High-End Class A Multi-Pattern Tube microphone, that is designed to “bring the larger-than- life sounds of classic studio microphones into the modern age with greater depth and clarity than ever before. Straight from sE Electronics: “ The sE Electronics RNT Tube Microphone utilizes fully discrete, Class-A electronics throughout both of its active stages. The first stage is tube-based, with a hand-selected, low-noise ECC82 tube within the microphone chassis, and implementing a custom-built Rupert Neve Designs output transformer. The second stage is within the floor box – which also controls polar pattern, filter and gain switching – and is built around the same custom op-amps used in Rupert Neve Designs’ flagship 5088 recording console, known worldwide for its unr
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Black Lion Audio PBR8 500-Series Patchbay Rack

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Black Lion Audio has just announced their new Black Lion Audio PBR8 500-Series Patchbay Rack . The PBR8 offers 8 slots and a robust power supply (400mA per rail) for those that want a solid 500 series rack. But what makes this 500 series power supply so unique, is that it features a fully balanced TT/Bantam patchbay right on the front face of the unit! Now you can easily and quickly patch and chain your 500 series modules, at any time, as needed, right from the face of your Black Lion Audio 500 series power supply. While many 500 series racks that are a permanent fixture in studios (and all ready connected to a patchbay) – having a floating auxiliary rack in a studio, or for mobile sessions, isn’t uncommon. Furthermore, the line between the studio and the stage is still blurring, and in both situations, having access to the patchbay feature of the PBR8 would be invaluable. This is also a huge plus for smaller studios and home studios that cannot afford the gear and
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Shure SM57 Modifications at Front End Audio

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We all know, own, and love the Shure SM57 and SM58. From home studios to professional studios, these mics have been a "go to" for guitar cabs, snare drums, vocals and more. But, sometimes we find ourselves wanting maybe a little more from this loved mic. Introducing the BRAND NEW pre-loaded Crimson Audio Shure SM57 Modification Replacement Handles exclusively at Front End Audio ! The Crimson Audio Transformers Orange Shure SM57 modification provides a rich and subtle enhancement, to give your SM57/58 a more ribbon like sound. A deeper low end, smooth rich mids, and a soft yet airy top end, all rounded of with just a touch more output - the Orange transformer sings on guitar cabs, and adds meat to a snare. It also performs very well on kick drums, spot micing on hats, and on vocals. The Crimson Audio Transformers Yellow Shure SM57 modification is a true hot rod mod for the SM57/58. It gives a deeper low end, smooth balanced mids, and an open airy and clear top end.
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Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 Audio Interface at Front End Audio

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Front End Audio is excited to announce the bran new Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 Audio Interface! Saffire PRO 26 is part of Focusrite’s family of professional studio-quality Firewire/Thunderbolt compatible* audio interfaces, with full 24-bit/96kHz conversion and four award-winning Focusrite mic preamps with phantom power. The best-sounding interface in its class, Saffire PRO 26 was designed with both studio recording and live musicians in mind, offering extensive input and output capabilities for maximum flexibility. Twenty-five years of mic preamp excellence form the foundation of the Saffire PRO 26 interface. The four preamps, along with the very latest in mix control software and interfacing technology, combine to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability. At the heart of Saffire PRO 26 lie four award-winning Focusrite preamps. These allow unparalleled recording flexibility and ensure low noise and distortion with plenty
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AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone at Front End Audio

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Front End Audio is excited to announce the new AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone – the missing link in your recording. Front End Audio has stock on the way and is taking orders now. As a singer-songwriter musician you’ve worked hard developing your tone, your craft, your voice. The AEA N22 ribbon mic was conceived with your recording needs in mind. Bridging the gap between vintage and modern, ribbon and condenser, studio and live, the N22 is the perfect companion to deliver your unique sound. Featuring the same Big Ribbon technology that has earned AEA its reputation, in an easy to use, rugged package, the N22 offers an incredible sound in close-mic applications like acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, and drums at an affordable price. 100% manufactured in beautiful Pasadena, CA. Check out the AEA N22 here:  Show me the mic Also check out some of Front End Audio packages containing the N22: Show me the packages
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