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  1. Soundcraft Vi1: Vistonics Control in a Compact Digital ConsoleThe Soundcraft Vi1 occupies an important place in the development of digital live-sound consoles. It brought a substantial channel count, high-quality audio…
  2. Midas Heritage 3000: A digital console for high-end live soundThe Midas Heritage 3000 occupies a curious place in the evolution of professional live audio. Released in the late 1990s, it arrived as digital mixing began to…
  3. The Calrec Alpha and the Logic of Reliable Broadcast MixingThe Calrec Alpha occupies an important place in the history of professional broadcast consoles. Built by the British manufacturer Calrec Audio, the desk was…
  4. The API 2500: The Stereo Bus Compressor for the Analog Console EraFew pieces of outboard gear have shaped the sound of modern records as decisively as the API 2500 stereo bus compressor. Originally released in the late 1990s…
  5. The Neve 5088: a modern flagship built on vintage transformer craftThe Neve 5088 stands as one of the most ambitious analog console projects of the 21st century. Designed by Rupert Neve in his later years and built by…
  6. SSL AWS 948: A Compact Console Carrying the G-Series Bus CompressorThe Solid State Logic AWS 948 occupies a curious and productive middle ground in the world of professional mixing. It is neither a fully analog recording desk…
  7. The SSL Duality: where analogue summing meets DAW controlThe SSL Duality occupies a distinctive niche in the lineage of professional mixing consoles, bridging decades of analogue heritage with the expectations of a…
  8. The Allen & Heath dLive: A Digital Console With Flexible ProcessingThe Allen & Heath dLive is a digital mixing system designed around a clear idea: keep the control surface responsive and familiar while placing substantial…
  9. Yamaha CL5 Digital Console And The TouchFlow WorkflowThe Yamaha CL5 occupies an interesting place in the history of professional mixing consoles. It is a compact digital desk with the capacity of a much larger…
  10. Avid VENUE S6L: Digital Control for Large-Scale ToursThe Avid VENUE S6L is built around a touring problem that a conventional studio console cannot solve easily: a production may need a large input count, fast…